How do you maintain an Intex Metal pool?

Moreover, should you cover pool every night?

You should cover your pool every night for several reasons. First off, a pool cover saves energy and conserves water by decreasing the amount of make-up water. Also, it reduces the consumption of chemicals, and finally, it saves a lot of cleaning time since it keeps the debris out of the pool.

Likewise, can you leave Intex pool up over winter? In warmer climates, Intex advises to keep your pool up, if you prefer. However, you must winterize the pool when keeping it full throughout the winter. If your area maintains tropical climates all year long, you may not need to winterize your pool at all, especially if you use your pool on a regular basis.

In this manner, can you swim in pool after you shock it?

After Shocking Your Pool

It is safe to swim once your chlorine levels are around 5 ppm or after 24 hours. It is always best to test first!

What happens if you swim in a shocked pool?

If you enter the pool immediately following a chlorine pool shock treatment, you are risking as little as skin and eye irritation and as much as fatality. Shocking your swimming pool is necessary, but take caution when doing so.

How do I protect my Intex pool frame?

Should I cover my Intex pool when raining?

Leave Your Pool Open

When preparing your pool for a storm, leave it uncovered. Installing any kind of cover across the pool will not do much to protect against dust and contaminants because storms often bring strong winds and heavy rain that can cause the cover to lift off your pool.

What do you need to maintain an Intex pool?

The following pool accessories are necessary for maintaining an Intex pool:

An above-ground pool vacuum.
A skimmer (long net on a pole)
Floating chlorine tablet dispenser.
Pool maintenance kit (pH and chlorine testing kit)
Pool cover to keep the pool clean/prevent evaporation of water.
Shock chemicals or a saltwater system.

How often should I shock my Intex pool?

every week

How many years do Intex pools last?

Intex is a popular manufacturer of temporary above-ground pools. How long they last depends on a number of factors, but the simple answer is that the inflatable pools will last 2-4 years and the metal frame types will last between 4-8 years.

Do Intex pools need chlorine?

For the greatest protection against algae, bacteria, and cloudy water, Intex pools should maintain a chlorine level of 2.0-4.0 ppm at all times. If you opted for the Intex Salt Chlorinator, you can make your own chlorine by adding the correct amount of Pool Salt to the water.