Say Goodbye to Summer: 4 Tips for Winterizing a Shipping Container Pool

When you have a shipping container pool installed by Seventeen Pools, you’re going to have fun in the water all summer.

But, when winter rolls around, it’ll be time to pack it in for a few months. Whether you live in Winnipeg or wintry American city, you’ve got to take measures to protect your pool for the coming snow and ice.

Today, we’re going to talk about winterizing a shipping container pool by walking you through the steps you need to take. Follow our guide and your pool will be ready for you to swim the days away again next summer.

Give It One More Clean

First thing’s first, get all of your cleaning and winterizing supplies out from the shed because you’re going to need them. You’ll need your pool skimmer cover, water cover, plugs, cover clips, and all of your chemicals (pH increaser, algaecide, alkalinity increaser, calcium hardness increaser).

Clean the pool as thoroughly as possible so that there aren’t any strange surprises waiting for you come spring.

Water Chemistry

Test your pool water to see what you’re dealing with before you start the winterizing process. You can get a water testing kit from your local pool shop.

Your pH level should be between 7.4 and 7.6, the alkalinity should be between 100 and 150 ppm, your chlorine should be between 1 and 3 ppm, and your calcium hardness should be between 175 and 225 ppm

Now you can add your winterizing chemicals depending on what your water kit told you. You’ll want to add pH increaser, alkalinity increaser, and calcium hardness increaser to the water until you’re on the high-end of the ranges we stated above because the levels will decrease throughout winter.

If you’re afraid of an algae attack over winter, add algaecide, but it’s optional. There’ll be directions on the back telling you how much to add for the size of your pool.

Disconnecting Lines

Ice can wreak havoc on your pool lines, just like your home plumbing lines. Instead of leaving them to the elements, disconnect the lines and let the water run out completely. Then, let them air dry and store them in a cool, dry area for the winter.

You can also pack away your filter and pump for the winter. To remove the pump, remove all the plugs, take out the pump, chlorinator, and all of the hoses. Keep everything indoors to improve their lifespan.

Lowering the Water

You may want to drain some of the water if you’re afraid of it freezing and cracking in the winter. If you use a skimmer cover plate, this won’t be necessary, but if you don’t, just lower the water below your skimmer. Never lower it fully because your vinyl liner could dry out and you’ll have to get it replaced.

Post Winterizing a Shipping Container Pool

Now that you know what goes into winterizing a shipping container pool, you can get all of the supplies you need and prep your pool for winter. It’s always sad to say goodbye, but remember, there are many more summers to come, so make sure you take the best care of your pool.

If you’re interested in installing a shipping container pool in your yard, visit seventeenpools.com, where you can get a free estimate. While you’re there, check out the many features that our pools have.

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