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Is everyone ready for our cold weather?

Modern pool equipment has built in freeze guards, but that all relies on having power to keep everything running. Do you know what to do if you lose power during a deep freeze?
Hopefully nobody finds themselves in this situation, but the 5 steps below can save you thousands in equipment damage if you do lose power.

Step 1 - Flip the breaker to the pool equipment so that it does not try to run when the power is restored.
Step 2 - Drain all of your equipment including your pump(s), filter, and heater. Each of these will have 1 or more plugs at the bottom for quickly draining the water out of the equipment. Know where these plugs are before you need to use them, and if you need any special tools (Pentair filters usually take a 7/8 size wrench).
Step 3 - Open up all valves, pump basket lids, and anything else that will allow the remaining water in your system to expand if it freezes without breaking anything.
Step 4 - Cover the equipment with a tarp to help retain heat and prevent any trapped water from freezing.
Step 5 - Protect your skimmers by adding cut-up pool noodles to absorb the force of the ice as it freezes and expands. In a pinch, empty plastic water bottles with the lid on tightly in the skimmer can accomplish the same thing.

Most importantly, make sure you know how to do all of the above well before freezing temperatures hit. You do not want to be out there at 2 A.M. with a flashlight and freezing temperatures trying to locate your drain plugs.

Stay warm everyone!

Are you looking to save money by taking care of your own pool? The Prosper Pool Consultant can help you put together a plan to keep your pool crystal clear all season long.