Winterise Like a Pro: Ultimate Pool Pump Prep Guide for the Aussie Chill
As the Australian summer fades and the cooler winds begin to whisper, it’s time to think about winterising your pool. We start off with your pool's beating heart, the pool pump! Making sure that your pool pump is prepared for the winter is already half of the battle!
I'm putting my pool to sleep, any tips?
- Install a timer to run your pool pump the recommended number of hours a day (We have a handy dandy calculator through the button below)
- Dose your pool with phosphate remover and algaecide
- Cover your pool.
- Test and Balance your pool water once or twice a month
- Check your skimmer baskets once a week to avoid clogs, also check your pump baskets at the same time
- NEVER turn your pump off completely over winter, there's nothing worse than taking off your pool cover and discovering a swamp underneath
I'm using my pool over the winter
- First, the good news, since your pool water will be a bit colder during winter, then it will be working less than it would be during peak season.
- BUT if you're using a pool heat pump to heat your pool during winter, you will need to run your pool pump like you would during the summer months
- Make sure you have an adequate supply of pool chemicals to keep your pool water balanced.
- If your pump is past its glory days or it's showing some signs of failing, we have a pool pump troubleshooting guide which you can refer to before pulling the trigger on a new pump.
- If you don't have a pool cover, pouring a bottle of Water TechniX Liquid Blanket will give you a 5C temperature increase in your pool!
- Your year-round best friends will always be phosphate remover and algaecide
- If you want the best of both worlds, you can invest in a good pool cover and roller so you can cover the pool when not in use, and uncover it in seconds when you're in the mood for a cold dip during winter.
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