rita78

Here are some tips to winterize your pool and keep it healthy till the right time comes for you to use again ( http://www.sleepwellsecurity.ca/blog/pool/have-a-pool-house-heres-6-things-you-need-to-do-to-keep-it-safe-during-the-off-season/ ) : Algaecide is great for stopping the growth of bacteria for upto 90 days.By adding this chemical to your pool you won't have any problem in using it once again. You could even use a security camera to ensure that no intruders will break in when you are keeping your pool safe. You could prevent freezing by making sure that all the pipes are throughly drained of water.If the water remins in the pipe during the winter the pipes may crack and its repair can be pretty expensive. Cover your pool by getting a suitable cover and prevent the debrises from gathering. To combat bird dropping and pollen you can add enzyme chemicals to break down the pollutants it also helps you in cleaning the waterline.

You could add a liquid Muriatic acid or even dry sodium bisulfate to lower the ph in your tub.

Thanks for sharing,I learnt a lot from this thread.