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Inground Pool Skimmer Winterization
Winterize a skimmer by removing all of the water from its body and pipe. Doing so will prevent the water from returning to the pipe. You’ll also ne...
Aboveground Pool Skimmer Winterization
When a pool is exposed, the skimmer is prone to damage, so it’s important to remove the hose that runs underneath the filter system. Ideally, keep ...
Winter Pool Safety Tips for Snowbelt
Winterized pool owners should always have a safety pool cover installed. A solid pool cover is the most effective way to prevent pool accidents dur...
Winter Pool Safety
Winter pool safety is not as prevalent as its summer counterpart. However, it is still important to be aware of the various dangers of swimming in ...
How To Blow Out Pool Lines
1. Blow Out the Suction Side
The suction side of the pump is where the incoming lines come from. Most pools have a couple of skimmers and a main dr...
How To Prepare To Blow Out the Pool Lines
The right equipment for the job, in this instance, is the Cyclone Pool Blower, shown right. A suitable substitute to purge pool lines would be the ...
About How to Blow Out Pool Lines for Winter: Q&A
Can You Blow Out Pool Lines Using an Air Compressor?
You could use a pool line compressor to blow out the lines, but it could also cause damage to ...
Pool Damage During Winter: How Does This Happen?
A Leak
The pool liner is the most common cause of pool wall buckles. It forms ice on top of the pool and then releases water that has been under th...
Irreparable Freeze Damage
It was a snowy and ice-covered winter season in the US' Northeast. Although the damage was done by the snow and ice, the other factors were respons...
Types of Pool Heaters
Although most of us love swimming, there are some people who live in places where it's not always possible to enjoy the pool year-round. Fortunatel...
How To Maintain Pool During Mild Winter
If you’re not afraid to venture outside during the winter, then you can still run your pump for a few hours a day. It’s usually recommended that yo...
How To Maintain Pool During Freezing Winter
If you’re from the Midwestern part of the country, you probably have a hard time keeping your pool clean during the winter. This is especially true...