Part of the series: Plumbing Techniques. Next I remove the plugs in the skimmers. JavaScript is disabled. = P.S. Been winterizing pools for thirty years and still don't understand why once you've blown the returns with air you think you need to put antifreeze in it.

I don't see where all the extra work would make sense.

When we uncover our pool in the spring, Hubby opens the valve for the main drain and allows the water to run out of the drain until it runs clear... most of the antifreeze runs out due to the gravity pressure behind it. Not sure if there's a difference or not. This topic really could be helpful and there are good questions that are so vaguely explained when watching all the so called videos with online experts who are closing pools and trying to show the world their gift of know how. If I put the shop vac into the lines at the pump, wouldn't I just blow the anti-freeze back into the pool? They used blue pool stuff vs pink.

For some reason I was thinking the shop vac was acting as a blower Some of the antifreeze will get into the pool water, but since it is nontoxic, there is no need to be concerned. When u unplug the Jets doesn't the anti freeze go into the pool?? We are sucking it out.

Next I remove the plugs in the skimmers.


Preparing a pool system for the winter eliminates the danger of damage to the pool equipment occurring due to the cold temperatures. If you decide not to use anti-freeze in your plumbing lines and fittings, make sure that you remove all water by using a shop vac to blow all the water out of your lines. I'm totally confused on how to close my pool, first time owner and I can't screw this up with IGP and concrete decking. When u unplug the Jets doesn't the anti freeze go into the pool?? Pumping to waste only clears the suction lines. This year I'm opening myself. During winter closings, swimming pool lines require winterization as water left inside the lines will freeze in cold weather and damage the plumbing. I am fortunate in the sense that my pump is below my pool, makes it easier but anyone can do it. Next ( prime the pump) stick garden hose in pump basket and turn on the water and fill the pump. How to Put Antifreeze in Your Plumbing. We use antifreeze in our bottom drain every year and you will get a little antifreeze in your pool water. First I hook up the pump and turn the multi port valve to waste. Does it hurt your pool or filter if you leave the AF when opening and just continue opening as usual?
As you get ready to open the pool for the season, you will need to drain the antifreeze within the pool drain in order to prevent the antifreeze from seeping into your pool water.

Last year it worked great, this year I had the three year old "helping" with the pump switch and I mixed up which valve was which so it didn't go so well.

Turn on the pump and flush out the lines for about a minute. Don't remove it? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. when the pump is full of water, close lid, turn pump on, the pump will start sucking in water that fills the lines and goes directly to waste. They suck liquids just fine. No foam at all. Put the other end of the hose where you want to dump the antifreeze. Combo Skimmer: Old Style Anthony: In this type of combination skimmer, used by Anthony pools in the 70’s and 80’s, the main drain line is tied into the pipe beneath the skimmer, not visible from above.

Then I repeat for our "fountain" returns which are on their own line. Bam that's it, you will see the red antifreeze come out from your backwash hose first and then turn clear. I just use the pump. First I hook up the pump and turn the multi port valve to waste. (1st time pool opener and hating it!) Bam that's it, you will see the red antifreeze come out from your backwash hose first and then turn clear. I seal mine while the shop vac is running, alternating through them to make sure all the water is out, then shut off the vac when all returns are capped with no bubble coming out.

Next ( prime the pump) stick garden hose in pump basket and turn on the water and fill the pump. Bam that's it, you will see the red antifreeze come out from your backwash hose first and then turn clear.

Ahhh....now I get it. Forums You must log in or register to reply here. Forums

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