Neg if you have an above ground pool you do not have to add antifreeze to your pools but some people add it as a back up in case water gets back in the piping.
Above ground pool antifreeze.
As the summer winds down it is time to start getting your pool ready for the cold winter months.
Can mix with pool water during spring startup.
Use with winter plugs to prevent rain water from entering plumbing.
Properly winterizing your pool will protect your equipment from ice damage keep your water clean and will help save you time and money when opening your pool in the spring.
How to winterize an above ground pool.
Add to pool plumbing and filter system to prevent freeze damage.
Depending on your location the average amount of time you ll need to run your pool heater might be a little bit above or below 12 hours.
Winterizing your pool may seem complicated but with a little preparation it can be.
Safe for all types of pool plumbing.
Helps keep clean covered pool water clear and odor free.
Use with winter plugs to prevent rain water from entering plumbing.
No antifreeze is necessary if you take this step.
Upon winter closing use our antifreeze to fill your lines then place skim insure item 2186 inside skimmer housing to protect plumbing from freezing and cracking.
Safe to use all types of pools.
Make sure the water in the tubes between the pool pump and filter is blown out.
Add to pool plumbing and filter system to prevent freeze damage.
But overall as long as you re running it long enough to keep your pool water above freezing temperatures you re good.
Product description prevent costly damage to your home and pool.
No staining no bleaching.
Set the filter back to the filter setting on the multi port valve.
Shock the pool at night on the day you close the pool.
Pour pool anti freeze into pool skimmer above the plugs in your pool.
Blow out the lines.
First backwash the filter then remove debris from the basket and pump.
Safe for all types of pool plumbing.
When ordering item 5443 you will either get the white gallon bottle or the clear gallon bottle.
No staining no bleaching.
Backwash and clean filter pump.
In cold climates placing a pool air pillow also known as an ice compensator because it compensates for the pressure of the snow and ice on top of the cover under the cover protects the sides of the cover and the walls of your pool from damage.
This is all you need to do to winterize the lines.
Non toxic anti freeze can be used in rvs boats outdoor toilets and bath houses along with above ground and in ground pools.
Anti freeze won t be concentrated enough to be effective.
You should also add a gizzmo to your skimmer to keep the freezing water from cracking your skimmer.