EXPERT TIPS FROM COMPASS POOLS BY WATERSTREAM FOR A STRESS-FREE POOL PREP
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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WINTERISING YOUR OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
EXPERT TIPS FROM COMPASS POOLS BY WATERSTREAM FOR A STRESS-FREE POOL PREP
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it’ s time to think about adapting your outdoor swimming pool for the winter months. Active winter management keeps your pool operational and ready for use, rather than shutting it down completely. This approach protects your investment whilst maintaining your pool in swim-ready condition throughout the colder months.
A proactive winter strategy prevents costly repairs and means you can enjoy those unseasonably warm winter days. Here’ s expert guidance from Compass Pools to help you manage your pool actively through winter.
1. Maintain Regular Cleaning Schedules Continue your routine pool maintenance throughout winter, though you can reduce frequency. Skim away leaves and debris weekly, vacuum as needed and brush down walls and steps monthly to prevent algae taking hold. Keep filters and drains clear of blockages. Regular attention now means your pool stays swim-ready and requires minimal effort when spring arrives.
2. Keep Water Chemistry Balanced Healthy water chemistry remains essential year-round. Test weekly and maintain your pool’ s pH between 7.2 and 7.6, alkalinity at 80-120 ppm, and calcium hardness below 120 ppm. Add chlorine as needed to maintain 1-3 ppm and use algaecide if you notice any growth. Consistent chemistry protects your pool’ s surface and keeps water clear.
3. Adjust Filtration Runtime Keep your pool water circulating throughout winter by running your filtration system for 15 minutes every hour. This consistent circulation prevents stagnant conditions, maintains water quality, and protects against freezing without excessive energy consumption. Modern timer systems make this automated and effortless.
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