I know it crazy but we are attempting to keep our pool open until after Thanksgiving. We are going to have a pool party Thanksgiving get-together. Nuts, I know. (The pool is heated to 85 dgrees and the outside temp is already dipping below freezing here at night)
Since we are keeping it open so late I have decided ot close it myself instead of using pool maintenance service that has done it in the past. (plus he irritates me)
FYI, I have searched the forum exhaustively and can't find the answers I need.
I get the main idea that I need to get the water out of everything and replace it with antifreeze where applicable.
What I don't know:
1) What do I do with the main drain? There is only one and it is in the deep end of the pool. (approx 6')
2) Will the pump be harmed if I leave it out? I read it is best to bring it inside but it would be a pain cause it is hardwired. Should I put antifreeze in it?
3) There is a cylindrical float that goes in the skimmer to keep ice from expanding and cracking it. Do I need to add antifreeze there too?
4) Do I try to put antifreeze in the heater?
I know there are more questions I just can't think of any right now.
I am starting to think I shouldn't do this because of the possiblity of some underground pvc getting cracked and the expensive repairs that would cause but I need to do it sooner or later. I can't keep paying $400 bucks for someone else t0 do it. Plus the guy is lazy and just leaves stuff laying all over and dismantled when he is done. I found my filter cartridges frozen behind a bush. I figure if I have to clean up after him I might as well do the whole thing.
Is there a site that give the procedure for closing an inground?
Thanks in advance for any advice/help!
Closing an Inground Pool, late
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