Winter preparation
Prepare your pool for winter, in 5 steps
1. Test the water
Test the water and bring it back into balance, if necessary. If you do not bring the water into balance, you will probably get stains, scaling and damaged equipment. Clean the pool. Use Melpool GEL-A or Melpool GEL-D to cleanse the water line. Brush the sides of the pool, if necessary. Clean the skimmer baskets and also cleanse the front filter of the pump. Then vacuum.
2. Backwash filters
Backwash filter and clean with Melpool DET. After that dose Melpool CAL according to instructions.. Give the pool a shock treatment with Melpool 55/G, Melpool 63/G or Melpool 70/G, then let the pump run for at least 24 hours.
3. Prevent algae growth
Prevent algae growth in winter and dose Melpool QAC or Melpool WIC as directed.
4. Drain the pool
Partly let out the water until right below the injectors. Drain the equipment. Turn off the pump. Plastic items like skimmer baskets, prefilters, vacuum hoses and thermometers last longer if stored frost-proof. Cover the pool, so no pollution can enter.
5. Store pool chemicals
Store pool chemicals in a cold and dry place.
Advice
If the water temperature drops, the water can become unbalanced again. Check the waterbalance as soon as the water has reached a temperature of approximately 8 degrees Celsius. if necessary, balance the water.
