How to Close a Saltwater Swimming Pool
Saltwater swimming pools use a saltwater generator to make chlorine, rather than adding chlorine directly to the pool, to maintain the integrity of the water. Maintaining the water in your saltwater pool is important in preventing organic contaminants, algae growth, staining, and scale formation, all of which can make it unsanitary or unsafe for you to swim in your pool water. You can close saltwater swimming pools in a very similar way you would close other swimming pools. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pool vacuum
- Filter cleanse
- Shock treatment
- Algaecide
- Sequestering agent
Instructions
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Use a pool vacuum to remove dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool. Before you do anything else, you should clean your saltwater swimming pool to start closing it.
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Clean your swimming pool filter with a filter cleanse. You can purchase filter cleanse and other cleaning products to close your saltwater pool at any pool supply store.
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Use shock treatment for the saltwater swimming pool to treat the water. The ratio to use is approximately one pound for every 10,000 gallons of water. This treatment destroys organic contaminants in your pool.
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Use algaecide to treat the water of your saltwater swimming pool. The ratio is approximately eight ounces for every 10,000 gallons of water. This prevents the growth of algae.
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Use a sequestering agent to finish the treatment of your saltwater swimming pool. Like algaecide, the ratio to use is approximately eight ounces for every 10,000 gallons of water. The sequestering agent prevents staining and scale formation.
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Tips & Warnings
Lower the water level of your saltwater pool if you live in a climate where the water will freeze over the winter months. Lowering the water by a few inches should be plenty. You should also make sure your filter, heater, and other equipment are completely drained of water. This will help prevent damage caused by freezing.
References
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