With the pumps and pipes winterized you.
What do i need to keep my above ground pool clean.
Since we normally want to keep the bottom of the pool clean and we also want to keep the surface clean we need a way to close nothing and have water flowing from both the top and bottom pipes.
Then once a week remove the basket from the pump dump out all of the debris and hose it down before replacing it.
With the right gear and preparation you can soften the blow and make sure your above ground pool is ready to rock for years to come.
Even with a bottom drain it might become necessary to vacuum the pool manually.
To keep your above ground pool clean you ll need to filter and skim it regularly.
Your pool filter plays a key role in keeping the water crystal clear since it removes dirt and microscopic debris from the water to keep it clean.
How to do it.
Frigid winters can be hard on just about any kind of swimming pool.
Keep the pool clean.
If you re a new pool owner then learning how to keep above ground pool clean is important in order to keep your pool bacteria and debris free.
However if you want to close the pool but keep it uncovered all winter or if you need to delay purchasing a new cover until next fall here are the steps we took to do it for our customer above.
Tips of bottom drain.
The walls of your pool liner are in constant contact with pool water and everything that enters it.
You ll want to run your filter pump for at least 8 hours a day to circulate the water and remove debris and impurities.
Routine pool water maintenance for your in ground or above ground pool will also minimize the need to make emergency runs to the store for chemicals and other additives.
The water line in your above ground pool may also need a good wipe down while cleaning.
If you want your filter to remain working.
To clean you ll need to do the following.
Or it works to setup a vacuum hose as if vacuuming using the skimmer suction so that the pump draws water from below the skimmer level.
Therefore do not turn the arrow towards the pump.
Your pool should be cleaned out once a week if it s used more than three times a week and bi weekly if it s used two times a week or less.
The main drain of an in ground pool can do this using the pool pump draining from the bottom using the pump waste main control handle setting.
Ok that sounds a little weird.
Keeping these surfaces in good repair and clear of algae mold and debris will help keep your pool clean and safe.
Preventative maintenance just like you would do on your home or car will go a long way in reducing the life cycle costs of your swimming pool.
Just 11 steps to winterization.
