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Swimming Pool Winterising ~ Shutting down for winter
- Vacuum out pool completely.
- Shock dose with Fi Clor Super Shock Granules (1kg per 1,000 gallons) leaving the pump running for 24 hours.
- Apply 2 litres of Fi Clor Long Life Algaecide (per 11,000 gallon pool) and run the filter for a further 24 hours.
- Backwash the sand filter for 5/6 minutes.
- Lower the pool water level to just below the skimmer inlet.
- Turn off and disconnect the electrical supply.
- Isolate all pool heater fuel lines.
- Insert winterising bung/plugs where applicable.
- Apply ice breaking containers to water surface. (old plastic chemical containers)
- Fully close all ball valves and multi port valve controls.
- SAND FILTERS – Fully drain off water, leave open all drain off points. Remove filter lid to allow sand to breathe.
- HEATERS - Open all relative drain off points and drain fully. If installed leave all condensation drains open. Dismantle and check scale build up on heat exchange unit tubes and electric elements-clean and if necessary, seek advice.
- PUMPS – Clean out strainer basket, remove all drain off plugs, remove pump lid, spray electric motor with water resistant additive – do not disconnect. With all metal body strainers turn motor on for 2-3 seconds, every two months to prevent the impeller from jamming.
- CHEMICAL FEEDERS & GENERATORS – Remove all relative chemical. Clean out drum and clean strainer. Leave empty with lid off.
- POOL AUTOMATIC CLEANERS – Remove, hose down and store away carefully Leave all hoses resting in straight runs – Do not kink.
- SOLAR POOL COVERS – Remove – Do not leave on over the winter period – they degradate. Hose off with clean tap water and leave to dry and then store away.
- ANCILLARY POOL EQUIPMENT – Wash down and store safely – check for any defects.
- WINTER COVERS – After a full winterisation, install the relative winter debris cover. During the winter lay off period occasionally check that the cover does not make contact with the chlorinated water, as this will slowly degradate the cover material.
NOTE:- Remember to keep clean drain plugs, lid and o’rings etc. in a sealed polythene bag or container ready for the next swimming season.
Make sure that all chemical compounds in containers are fully sealed and labelled and locked away out of the reach of children.
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