How to winterize a Hayward sand filter during the pool closing
- 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.
Hereof, how do you permanently close a pool?
Also know, how much chlorine do you need to close a pool? (Use chemicals as labels indicate.) Use 1 gallon of liquid chlorine per 10,000 gallons of pool water. Clean liner above the water line with Swimway Tile & Vinyl Cleaner or another product.
Correspondingly, how do you close a pool without draining it?
How do you close a Hayward pool pump for the winter?
How do you close a pool filter?
Should I shock pool before closing?
Shocking kills any bacteria that might linger in your pool during the winter. We recommend shocking a few days before you close the pool. If that is not possible, make sure to shock the pool the night before you close it for winter.
What does it mean to close a pool?
Closing your pool means that your pool is not currently being used, but could be used again soon. When you close your pool you’re most likely not that concerned about freezing temperatures or about water staying behind in your lines or vessels (for example: pump, filter, heater, chlorinator, etc.).