{"id":1734,"date":"2012-10-03T10:10:50","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T15:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.BackyardCityPools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2012-10-03T04:04:44","modified_gmt":"2012-10-03T09:04:44","slug":"what-chemicals-pool-winterizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/what-chemicals-pool-winterizing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Chemicals Should I Use for Pool Winterizing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s essential that you winterize your pool effectively in order to keep it safe and extend its life.\u00a0 Pools aren’t a cheap investment and you really need to keep them in the best condition possible so that you don’t wind up spending money on maintenance that could be avoided.\u00a0 There are a lot of steps to winterizing your pool properly, and the chemicals that you need to put in the pool are going to be critical to your success.\u00a0 Chemical treatments will help keep the pool clean and healthy all winter long so that it’s ready to go next spring when the weather warms up and you’re ready to swim again.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Testing Levels<\/h2>\n

Before you close up shop for the winter, you should test all the levels in your pool that you usually test during the summer months.\u00a0 You should make sure that you check the pH, chlorine levels, and any other chemicals that you might need to be concerned about.\u00a0 This will allow you to make the best decisions regarding what chemicals you need to add for winterizing purposes.\u00a0 If you don’t have a testing kit, you can get one at any pool supply store.\u00a0 It’s a good idea to have this on hand.\u00a0 Some blogs or resources might recommend taking your water to a pool supply store for testing, but that’s a waste of time and energy when you can just buy a testing kit to keep around.\u00a0 You’re going to need it a lot so it’s helpful to have on hand.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you’re performing tests according to the instructions in the kit.\u00a0 Even though testing is similar with all kits, the exact instructions will vary.\u00a0 Follow them to the letter to get accurate results when you are testing your water to prepare the pool for winter.\u00a0 You need to make sure that you get this right to keep your pool in the best shape possible while it’s hibernating.<\/p>\n

\u00a0pH Balance and Chlorine<\/h2>\n

pH balance is one of the most critical elements in any pool.\u00a0 Without the right levels, your pool will be unbalanced and can cause a lot of problems with the water.\u00a0 In the winter months, you want your pH to be between 7.2 and 7.6, so that it can be balanced and calm all winter long.\u00a0 You should also test alkalinity and calcium, which should be at 80-120ppm and 180-220ppm, respectively.\u00a0 These levels can be tested with kits from your local pool store, just like the pH kit that you buy.<\/p>\n

Chlorine levels need to be at 1-3ppm (parts per million) in your pool for the cold winter months.\u00a0 Most pool supply stores recommend using a Chlorine or Non-Chlorine Shock treatment before you close the pool to balance the water and make sure that it’s ready to sit all winter.\u00a0 This is all usually done before you drain the pool so that you can filter things accordingly while water levels are still high enough to run through the pump.\u00a0 You can use chlorine blocks or granules, which can be bought online and at pool supply stores without spending a lot of money.\u00a0 The amount you need depends on the size of your pool.\u00a0 Chlorine works to get rid of dirt and bacteria in the pool before you close it up for the winter months.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Other Chemicals<\/h2>\n

There are other winterizing chemicals that you can buy to help keep your pool in tip-top shape for the coming winter.\u00a0 The most popular ones are usually sold in the winterizing kits that you can buy online.\u00a0 Algaecide <\/a>is a popular chemical, as this will help kill algae and prevent growth, giving you less to clean when you reopen the pool in the spring.\u00a0 Stain prevention and metal sequestering chemicals are also available to help winterize your pool.\u00a0 In the event of bad water chemistry, some metal buildup can occur and cause rusting or staining in the pool.<\/p>\n

With stain prevention chemicals, you can help alleviate and prevent stains on the walls and floor of the pool from things like iron, magnesium, calcium, or copper.\u00a0 This is especially important in areas where there is hard water, but can be beneficial in other areas, as well.\u00a0 It’s optional, but it is definitely something to consider if you want to keep your pool in the best shape possible throughout the winter months.\u00a0 There are a lot of chemicals that you can use to winterize your pool and ultimately it’s up to you to choose which ones you want to utilize.<\/p>\n

\u00a0How to Buy Chemical Kits<\/h2>\n

Chemical kits are the most common way that people buy pool chemicals for winterizing<\/a>.\u00a0 All kinds of suppliers have different brands and collections of winterizing chemical kits that you can choose from.\u00a0 They make it easy for you to get everything that you need for winter in one kit, so that you can just buy it and use it before you cover up your pool.\u00a0 These kits are sold based on the type of chemicals that you want and the size of the pool that you have, so you’ll need to know the volume of your pool as well as which winterizing chemicals you want to use.<\/p>\n

When you shop online, you have access to a wide selection of chemical kits from various manufacturers.\u00a0 That will allow you to comparison shop to get the right chemicals and the best prices on your kits, no matter what you have in mind.\u00a0 Make sure that you take the time to find the right chemical concoctions for your pool so that it is safe and protected all winter long.\u00a0 Think about your climate, your pool and its needs, and how much you want to spend so that you can find the perfect kit.\u00a0 It’s so much easier to buy everything you need in one package than to buy them all separately, and it can save you money, as well.<\/p>\n

When it comes to winterizing your pool, chemicals are an important part of the process.\u00a0 Giving your pool a good foundation for a safe, healthy winter will make it that much easier to get things going again in the spring and prevent excessive maintenance or repairs that might be necessary without the right chemical treatments.<\/p>\n

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