Should I Winterize My Pool

[Foramgoram]

I bought a house four months before with a pool in it. It had a leak and the former owner fixed it for me and filled it with water. He told me that I had to put chlorine in it. I tried chlorine and other stuff but could not got it in usable state. I just did not have the time to pay attention it any more. Now winter is coming and in Montreal, the temperature could go as low as -30C.

The pool is filled with water but it is not use-able. What should I do? Just drain the water out of it? If yes, how? What about the pump, hoses etc? Should I remove them and place inside or just leave them outside. any other suggestions/ guidance would be appreciated. BTW, I do want to use it next summer.

Thanks

[mrfixit]

I suggest that you pay the $$ to have your local pool supply store show you how to winterize it. That is the best bet.

[Trigger]

Not closing the pool properly you risk significanlty damaging the pool. At the very least, you'll have a bigger mess to take care of next season.

If you plan on using this pool in the future, then I agree it is wise to pay to have some one close it up for you (and teach you the basics of closing, opening and water care). Once you have a better understanding on how to maintain your pool you should be able to open and close it yourselfe, if you choose to.

[Foramgoram]

Thanks guys.

[atlantispoolchemicals]

Most definately yes. Please visit our site for an idea of winterising products.

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Atlantis Pool Chemicals

[RMS]

Yes, winterize your pool properly or you might pay for it in Spring.

http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/pool-winterization.html