Comments on: Swimming pool freeze

By: Faye@ above ground pool

Faye@ above ground pool — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:14:03 +0000

Great post. I think the owner of that pool must use a pool cover to protect the swimming pool from snow.

By: Gail Vipperman, Southwest Virginia

Gail Vipperman, Southwest Virginia — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:04:12 +0000

We have an above-ground pool for the first time; are concerned about whether we should drain and take the pool down for the winter (which is labor intensive) or would we be able to leave it in place, drain some water, and cover it for the winter. Our winter temperatures for this area of the country can run from 50 degrees at one end to zero or slightly below (usually not for an extended time) from December through March. Would appreciate advise from anyone who can relate to our dilemma.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:39:17 +0000

John stole my thunder from above. 60 degrees is when algae starts taking over a pool. maintain algae free to 59 degrees and you will have crystal clear pool when opening it.

By: Pat Brown

Pat Brown — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:31:43 +0000

The southern temperatures like we have in Georgia keeps the pool tech busier in late fall and winter than if we were living in the north. The floating chlorine dispensers are inexpensive and keep the algae growth in check even when temperatures are on the rise in late winter and early spring. Filling them up ever 4 weeks seems to be the ticket.

By: John Williams

John Williams — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:54:37 +0000

If you can keep your pool water algea free until the water temp hits 59 degrees then your pool water will not turn green. Water chemistry self locks at 59 degrees or colder.

By: Bob B

Bob B — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:21:47 +0000

We live in Colorado, after a hard winter, some o-rings for filter and cleaner systems can fail and crack. I found a great resource for replacement parts.

Bob B

By: Trudy

Trudy — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:06:37 +0000

Can you go skating or is there never a big enough freeze.

As a child big pools were skating rinks in winter.

By: Rod

Rod — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:26:14 +0000

Those are real big pools. I bet vacuuming is no fun!