How to Winterize a Pool Pump and Filter
- Protect Against Freezing.
- Remove the Water in your Pool Pump and Filters.
- Step 1: If you have a heater turn it off. …
- Step 2: Turn off the power to your pump.
- Step 3: Disconnect your pump and filter.
- Step 4: Make sure the water has drained out of the pump.
Hereof, how do I prepare my pool pump for winter?
- Completely drain tank by unscrewing drain cap at base of filter tank. Leave cap off during winter.
- Depress Vari-Flo control valve handle and rotate so as to set pointer on valve top between any two positions. This will allow water to drain from the valve.
Also question is, what is winter mode on pool pump?
If your solar pool heating system has a digital controller it should have a ‘Winter Mode’. This mode will switch the pump on for 3 minutes daily. This will help to keep the pool and equipment clean, healthy and functioning properly.
Can you turn your pool pump off in the winter?
The filtration system cannot operate without the pump running. Remember as we say at PoolSide, clear water doesn’t mean good water, but good water will be clear. Depending on the size of your pool, we still recommend you run your pump run at least 4-6 hours a day during the fall and winter months.
How do I winterize my Hayward pool heater?
How to winterize a Hayward pool heater
- Turn off the power supply. …
- Disconnect the pipes. …
- Drain the Residual water. …
- Cover the heater. …
- Gas pool heaters. …
- Electric resistance pool heaters. …
- Heat pump pool heaters. …
- Solar covers.
Do I need to winterize my pool pump?
Winterizing your swimming pool helps to protect the equipment from damage during the cold winter months. If your pool pump is full of water and the temperature drops below freezing, the freezing water will expand causing damage to your pump and other equipment.
How do I winterize my above ground pool pump?
How do you winterize a Hayward heat pump?
Steps to winterize your Pool Heat Pump
- Turn off all electrical power to the heat pump.
- Turn off the circulation pump.
- Disconnect the water piping.
- Remove the drain plug and make sure condenser drains out.
- Flush the heat pump with water by hooking up a garden hose into the water inlet line.