Winter Storage of The Pool in 9 Steps

For winterizing the removable pool Intex, Gre, Toy or Bestway we have two options, disassemble or maintain.

We can disassemble it carefully and dry it well to leave it stored in a ventilated, dry and alloyed rodent site. The advantage, we recover space and do not have to do maintenance. It is important that all the elements of the pool are together so that nothing is lost. If when removing it you notice that there is a damaged element or that you think it will not hold a new season it will be better to ask for the spare part already in MEGAPISCINAS. Otherwise, when you go to assemble you will have forgotten this part (it is the most normal) and you will have to postpone the assembly of the pool until you receive the piece. You will also avoid having to ask for the piece in high season that there can always be more problems in delivery delays or lack of stock. You know, ask for your spare before summer. IMPORTANT: Never leave any removable pool mounted and without water. The liner is dried and can degrade, leaving it always full of water and covered.

We can keep it mounted. Advantage, we take advantage of the water that is such a valuable resource in these times and we will contribute to the environment, water can last us for several years without changing with proper maintenance. To winterize the pool it is necessary to prepare the pool and its accessories for the winter.

Preparation of the pool in 9 steps:

The water must be clean, we have to collect the leaves and organic waste that may have and we will pass the sweeper if we have it before starting with the winterization of the pool.

We have to make sure that the water temperature is below 15ºC before we start.

We will adjust the pH between 7.2 and 7.6 with minor pH or pH plus.

We will put the purifier in gear and we will make a hyperchlorination or shock treatment. We will leave the purifier 24h in motion so that it moves all the water and we have a homogeneous mixture. The shock treatment consists of adding a higher dose than usual in water in order to fully de-waterize the water. It is usually between 2 and 4 times the usual dose, consult the data of the manufacturer of the product. The shock treatment is done at sunset since chlorine is a very volatile element and will evaporate with the sun.

After 24 hours, it provides the swimming pool with the chemical product around the pool so that it has a homogenous mixture. Read the manufacturer's instructions and provide the recommended dose depending on the amount of water you have. Some brands require that the treatment be repeated once or twice during the winter. The sewage treatment plant must be in operation for another 8 hours to guarantee the mixture.

Make a wash and rinse the sand from the tank.

Put the valve of the purifier in the emptying position and start it to empty the pool about 20 cm until no water reaches the skimmer and it remains dry.

Empty the water from the sewage pipes so they do not freeze and can be damaged. If you have keys in the suction and suction, close them.

In cold areas where the water can freeze, it is recommended to put something floating in order to hinder the freezing of the water when moving. A partially filled carafe would be worth it.

Important, put a cover in order to protect the water and liner of the pool from Ultra Violet rays and environmental dirt. Ensures that with the wind will not rise.

Shock treatment

We talked in point three of the shock treatment, but what is it?

Shock treatment is an action that we do or can do in different parts of the year. Your intention is to disinfect the water completely and leave it sterile to start from scratch with guarantees. There are several times when this treatment can be done.

In the first filling of the pool

After the end of the season and in the preparation of winter storage (as we have seen in detail)

Before the beginning of the bathing season

After a storm or some time when the water has become excessively dirty.

The shock treatments are treatments of normal chlorine multiplied x2, x3 and up to x4 in the usual dose. We will do this based on the brand and recommendations of the chlorine manufacturer. As you know, chlorine is a very volatile disinfectant element and is lost with the sun, which is why we have to be constantly contributing. All the chlorine treatments will be done when the sun has gone, in this way the chlorine acts during the night with more time and guarantee.