Closing Erin's Pool

 

Closing Erin's Pool

Tools 

Monkey wrench

Flat and Phillips screwdrivers

Hand pump

 

Steps to close:

 

1.      Unplug the chlorinator

2.      Unplug the heater.

3.      Turn off the gas to the heater.

4.      Backwash the pool filter until the pump sucks air.

5.      Unplug the pump.

6.      Use hose to siphon off remaining pool water to 'below the return'.

7.      Remove and store the chlorinator element and control box.

8.      Shut off the valve to the pump

9.      Remove and clean the pump basket.

10. Remove the drain plug on the front of the pump with the flat screwdriver.

11. Remove the cap on the bottom of the sand filter.

12. Use the basket for plugs and caps and loose items you'll need in Spring.

13. Move the handle on the filter selector valve to winterize.

14. Undo the pipe connections to the pump and the heater in the pool shed.

15. Insert the hand pump's rubber hose into the 2 underground pipes and remove most of the water.

16. Make sure the hose returning from the heater is clear and lower than the heater inlet/outlet to allow it to drain.

 

17. Remove and store away the pool ladder using the Phillips screwdriver.

18. Clean and store away the pool blanket.

19. Scoop out all the leaves etc.

20. Cover the pool with the winter cover using the deck clips. (12 +12)