Put the multiport valve in the closed or winterize position and remove the pressure gauge.
Winterize above ground pool center drain.
Either way you re in for a messy cleanup effort.
Install an air pillow and winter pool cover.
Drain the filter the filter should have a plug at the bottom that will allow it to drain.
Drain and cover the above ground pool.
Winter season and its extreme cold air could freeze your widely open ground pool.
Backwash the pool filter and leave the backwash valve open to drain the filter of water.
If you have an above ground pool with a vinyl pool liner drain the pool to about 1 inch below the bottom of the skimmer mouth.
Be sure to open the air relief valve on top if you have one.
When to winterize your above ground pool depending on where you live your closing times will vary.
4 reasons why you should winterize your pool.
If the walls of your pool extend less than 1 foot into the ground you will want to drain off some of the water inside to complete the winterizing process.
Place a cover pump in the center of your pool cover to drain excess water accumulation.
Now you are ready for the winter.
It safely floats below your winter pool cover and keeps the chemical level at a good level for up to six months.
But as a rule if temperatures typically drop and stay below 65 f 18 c during the off season wait until the temperature falls below that point to close.
This provides time release chemicals all winter long.
It s acceptable to drain the pool a few more inches below that if you live in an area that gets heavy precipitation during the winter months.
Step 2 drain the water level in the swimming pool using the sump until it is lower than the skimmer openings and the return lines.
One of the key differences between winterizing an above ground pool and an in ground pool is the use of an air pillow.