Mistakes to avoid when winterizing a swimming pool

MISTAKE #1: Choosing the wrong time to winterize your pool

If the pond is winterized when the water temperature is above 12°C, algae may develop and restarting will be more difficult.
It is also important, especially when wintering is done late, to remove the bubble cover from your pool , which is an insulated cover and therefore useless when the pool is no longer in use.

We recommend that you rinse both sides of your bubble cover to remove traces of water treatment products and dry it thoroughly, then store it in a dry place (this advice also applies to all equipment once it is no longer in use).

MISTAKE #2: Completely emptying your pool

The second mistake to avoid is to completely empty your pool .
A swimming pool with a liner should never be completely emptied. It is the volume of water that presses the liner against the walls of the pool .
If you completely empty your pool , the liner will not be able to return to its original shape.

Also find out how to empty your swimming pool without overflowing .

MISTAKE #3: Forgetting to add the winterizing product

When the wintering preparation is coming to an end and the pool is perfectly cleaned and the water parameters have been checked and adjusted, do not forget to add the wintering product .

WHY USE THE WINTERIZING PRODUCT?

• It alone has a long-lasting action and will be active as soon as water temperatures increase.
• This product prevents the development of algae and bacteria during winter.

You can also add winterizing product to your pool during the winter when the water is mild if the water starts to turn.

MISTAKE #4: Restarting your pool too late

It is a common misconception that restarting the pool can wait until wintering has been carefully carried out.
When the outside temperatures become milder and the pool water is above 12°C, it is best to think about restarting.

WHY START IT AGAIN?

It is important to keep in mind that algae growth is directly linked to water temperature, which requires special attention when the pool is at the end of its wintering period.

MISTAKE #5: Wrong water level

Winter safety covers (bar cover, winter net or opaque cover) rest on the pool water. These devices are equipped with grids or holes to allow rainwater to drain away.

When winterizing the pool , it is imperative that the water level is at the top 2/3 of the skimmer so that the safety cover retains its characteristics (water bearing capacity).

MISTAKE #6: Forgetting to put in the pool wintering floats

When completely (or passively) winterizing the pool , winter floats are the only accessories that can absorb the pressure of frost on the pool structure. Winter floats are installed diagonally across the pool.

Now you're ready to forget nothing when winterizing your pool . To find out the details of the operations to be carried out during a complete (or passive) winterization or during a partial (or active) winterization: find out more details on winterizing your pool . Also find out how to winterize your pool and how to restart it after winter .