Winter Maintenance of Portable, Above-Ground Pools

Proper and regular maintenance of portable abovethe pool water. For this you can use various kits
ground pool is very important to retain its beautyavailable in the market. This will maintain the
and increase its life. This maintenance becomesbeauty of your pool and prevent it from
more important when the winters approach. Youdiscoloring and staining.
have to close your swimming pool to prevent anyLower The Water Levels
damage due to the harsh cold. If the pool is leftThe water level should be maintained below the
open the water will freeze and cause damage toskimmer to prevent any damage to skimmer
the pool as well its equipment.from freezing of water.
Tips For Closing The Portable Above Ground PoolDrain Water From All Equipment
In WinterYou should remove all the water from hose and
Clean The Poolfilter otherwise the water inside them will freeze
You should remove all organic matter like leavesin winter and cause damage to them.
and debris from the swimming pool. This will keepRemove And Store The Equipment
the water clean and odor free, and will discourageIt is best to remove the pump from the pool and
the growth of algae in it.store it in a safe place to prevent any damage to
Chlorinate The Waterit due to rough cold weather.Use Winter Covers
You should add chlorine to the water to disinfectWinter covers are made of special high quality
it. But you should always use only the prescribedmaterials that protect your pool from any
amount of chlorine as both high and low doses ofdamage due to cold weather. Covering the pool
chlorine are bad for the pool.with winter cover will prevent freezing of water.
Maintain pH And Hardness Of WaterIt will also ensure that no external material enters
You should maintain the pH level and hardness ofthe pool and check any growth of algae.