If you ever do use antifreeze, never use car antifreeze! Get special swimming pool antifreeze. First, remove the skimmer basket and plug, drain water to below the skimmer, then add the antifreeze into the hole in the skimmer. Again, we recommend against this.
Likewise, people ask, how many gallons of pool antifreeze should I use?
ANSWER: The standard advise is to use one gallon of pool antifreeze for every 10 feet of 1.5 inch pipe, assuming your pipe is full of water. If you are adding it to an empty pipe or nearly empty pipe, you can use much less.
Herein, is Marine antifreeze different than regular antifreeze?
Marine antifreeze is non-toxic and often contains rust and corrosion inhibitors that protect your engine during the winter. In contrast, auto antifreeze is designed to be used both as antifreeze and coolant for your car engine and can be extremely toxic and environmentally damaging.
What is the difference between RV antifreeze and pool antifreeze?
Pool antifreeze and RV-antifreeze are the same thing. Automotive anti-freeze is something else entirely. It is fine to get some pool/RV antifreeze in the pool, it won’t have any lasting effect.
Will antifreeze hurt pool water?
Q: Will pool antifreeze harm the pool if it gets in the water? A: NO, it’s specifically non-toxic and won’t have any effect on the water chemistry and is not dangerous to swimmers.
What is pool antifreeze made of?
Pool antifreeze is generally a propylene glycol solution, sometimes mixed with alcohol or other additives and sometimes just diluted with water.
How do I get antifreeze out of my pool?
If you have a DE or sand filter, turn the handle of your multiport valve to “waste.” This will push all of the antifreeze to the waste line as the pump runs. For a cartridge filter, simply use a wet-dry shop vacuum on the skimmer line to pull out the antifreeze.
How much antifreeze is needed to winterize a pool?
you will need one gallon of non-toxic swimming pool antifreeze for each 25 feet of underground line to and from the pool (including all skimmer lines, all returns, and the main drain).
Should I put antifreeze in my pool pump?
Can I use RV Marine antifreeze in my pool?
PEAK® RV & Marine Antifreeze is formulated for winterizing all types of potable (drinking) water plumbing systems. This product can be used full-strength to winterize boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, vacation homes, swimming pools, and a variety of other winter storage applications.
What kind of antifreeze goes in pool lines?
Do I need to remove antifreeze from pool lines?
The antifreeze needs to be flushed from the lines after winter, before you use the pool the next season.