Adding Antifreeze To Above Ground Pool

Balance the pool chemistry.

Adding antifreeze to above ground pool.

It is needed in any area of the pool system that might freeze due to accumulated or standing water. Around 2 to 3 inches of antifreeze should be enough. If you don t blow the lines add swimming pool antifreeze into the lines following manufacturer s package directions. Put a styrofoam chunk or a plastic bottle in the skimmer as a doughnut to prevent damage to the skimmer from any possible freezing if rain water or snow melt drains into it.

If you have an above ground pool you usually just need to disconnect the hoses to and from the pump and filter and plug the wall outlets. Pay attention to not use automotive antifreeze as it is simply not good for your pool. Begin winterizing one week before closing your pool. One week prior to closing your pool add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out and.

Pour antifreeze directly into the skimmer hole. Remove the skimmer lid and basket from the skimmer body. How to close a pool in the winter. Put 1 2 gallon of antifreeze above the plug in the skimmer s.

Neg if you have an above ground pool you do not have to add antifreeze to your pools but some people add it as a back up in case water gets back in the piping. Manage your water level. You should also add a gizzmo to your skimmer to keep the freezing water from cracking your skimmer. Place a sump pump in the pool water.

How to put antifreeze in pool lines. Fill a quart or gallon jug 1 3 full of pool antifreeze and drop in skimmer or use a skimmer guard or gizmo type of skimmer plug or add pool antifreeze to the skimmer on top of the plug. Put on the safety cover. Remove the skimmer basket and plug bring the water level down below the skimmer and pour antifreeze into the skimmer s hole.

Brush and vacuum to remove all debris. First inspect for rips and tears apply the cover tightly and then secure the cover with water tubes. Make sure the water in the tubes between the pool pump and filter is blown out. Lower the water level of the pool to just below the jet fixtures and skimmer using the sump pump.