So are you thinking all you have to do to close your pool, let's throw a cover on it and you'll be fine until the spring, or maybe you figure since you have an in-text pool and not an in-ground pool. It doesn't really need to be winterized well unless your goal is to create a swamp habitat in your backyard. There are a few things you need to do to your in-text pool before you actually close it actually, twelve things, and I'm gon na tell you exactly what those things are after this, okay, quick disclaimer, everyone has their own way to maintain an in-text or blow-up swimming Pool, but in the end, we all just want to make sure that your pool is clean and clear and healthy, and the information in this video is based on my personal experience in the pole, industry and the research we've done here at swim University. If I missed anything, please leave a comment, and let me know, and also let your fellow pool owners know so winterizing an in-text pool is completely different from winterizing and in-ground, or an above-ground pool so because they're made from a lightweight material in-text pools are super easy To set up, but there's a downside, those materials are vulnerable to ice damage and leaving your pool set up during the winter can rupture the pool lining which can be difficult to repair, or it may be damaged so badly that you won't be able to repair it At all and you'll be stuck not having a pool anymore or spending a bunch of money on a new one.

The Intex pool manufacturer recommends draining and disassembling your pool. If you live in an area where temperatures drop to or below 41 degrees, Fahrenheit and that's five degrees Celsius, and if you live somewhere that sees freezing temperatures, you definitely want to break down your pool for the winter. So when should you do this? Well, obviously, before temperatures drop into that danger zone - and I mean well before don't wait until the weather report says there'll - be a freeze that night, that's not going to be enough time to close your in-text pool. This is because you'll need to drain your in-text pool with a regular garden hose and that's a small space for a lot of water to move through, especially if you have a larger pool.

This means that the closing process may take two or three days. Yes days. The supplies and process will be a little different depending on your climate. So if you live in a cold climate, where temperatures reach or fall below 41 degrees, Fahrenheit five degrees Celsius, you'll need your owner's manual, a leaf skimmer, your manual vacuum, a garden hose the drain.

Connector that came with your in-text pool, or you can use a sump pump, a soft cloth or a towel, a mild, all-purpose, cleaner, warm water, talcum powder or cornstarch, and a replacement filter, cartridge step one. You want to clean your pool and thoroughly vacuum. This is important before you start draining your pool disconnected from all power sources. Your city or county may have specific instructions for disposing of swimming pool water, always check before you drain to make sure that you don't violate any local ordinances or accidentally harm the environment or your own property by draining down a storm drain or into your yard.

If you have a skimmer ladder or any attached accessories in the pool, remove them clean and dry the parts before storing them in a clean dry area for the winter, if your strainer grid the screwed in portion, can it in the pool to your filter is exceptionally Dirty or filled with gunk, remove and replace that as well step number two, whether you have an inflatable or metal frame, the same simple draining instructions apply check the drain plug on the inside of the pool to make sure that it's plugged do not - and I repeat, Do not unplug it, the water will take care of it later, find the drain connector and attach the female end of the hose to the thin end of the drain. Connector in case you don't remember, the female end of the hose is the part that you actually attached to a faucet or spicket. Another important point once the hose is connected point, the other end of the hose away from your house or any other structures emptying water near a building. Stomp tation can cause some serious structural damage.

So it's critical. The flow of the water is directed away from any structures. Step number three remove the cap from the drain valve, but don't attach the drain connector and the hose just yet. Do one last check to make sure that your hose is in the proper draining position, because the pool will start to drain the second, you attach the connector when you're sure everything is set, push the drain connector into the valve.

It will disrupt the inner plug and the water will begin to flow, tighten the connector to the valve and make sure that it doesn't come loose during draining step number four, as the water level goes down, you can start cleaning the pools walls with a mild, all-purpose, Cleaner and a soft cloth or a towel, but be sure not to use any strong abrasive cleaners on your lining. They can damage it costing you extra money to repair or replace the liner. Remember a tiny hose plus a big pool, equals a long drain time so check on your pools, progress occasionally to make sure that the drain connector hasn't come loose and keep an eye on the hose, while the pool is draining to make sure that it stays directed Away from the house and away from your home and any other structures that it might run towards step number five, the water will eventually get to the point where it's unable to reach the drain, help the rest of it along by lifting the pools one side away From the drain, until the pool is completely empty, step number six remove the drain connector and your garden hose before replacing the inside drain plug and the outside drain valve cap. These get folded up along with the wall, so this is the best way to store the parts so that you don't lose them come spring time.

Step number seven wipe down the inside of your in-text pool with the soft cloth, warm water and a mild cleaner. You want to rinse it thoroughly and drain any leftover water step number eight. If your model has a frame, take it down following your owner manual assembly instructions, but in Reverse, clean and dry the frame pieces and then store them in a clean dry place. Let the liner completely air dry and once all the water is gone, sprinkle a little talcum powder or cornstarch on the liner to absorb any leftover water and keep it from sticking.

When you fold it up, yes, you can use talcum powder for more than just one thing step number step. Number 9. Is that right, no step number now, let me ask you a question: how good are you at folding fitted sheets, because that's what you're gon na be folding an in-text pool liner, like you, want to end up with a square or as close to a square as You can get now unless you're Martha Stewart who, I know is probably watching this right now. Just do your best, so it's neat and doesn't take up too much space.

You can also refer to your owners manual for a visual guide. Step number 10. Make sure all the water is out of your accessories clean them up? Let them air dry and store them in a clean dry area. Leaving water in your filter, parts and pump can lead to nasty things like mold and bacteria that you really don't want to find.

Next spring step number eleven eleven in-text filters are incredibly affordable. So it's not really worth the effort to clean them and reuse them. Just make sure you have replacements on hand for next season, but if you rather do your part for the environment and get as much use out of that cartridge as possible, you can use a filter cleaner on it and we have a video all about cleaning filters. Not for an in-text pool for a hot tub, but it's exactly the same procedure.

Step number 12, almost done. I I promise you to make setup easier. Next season, keep all the attachments together, so you're, not digging through your garage or attic or your shed. You know.

Looking for a missing piece, when all you want to do is get your pool together, so you can cut the freaking it keep your liner frame, pump and filter hoses indoors in a dry area that isn't subject to freezing temperatures. Otherwise, all of your work will have been for nothing and you'll end up with a damaged pool anyway, and I don't think anybody wants that. Ok, so that's if you live in a colder climate, if you live where it stays warmer throughout the year, never reaching or dipping below 41 degrees, Fahrenheit 5 degrees Celsius. You can follow all the previous steps to break down your in-text pool for the winter, but if you'd rather leave it up, you'll do a few things differently.

But before we do that, if you want to learn more about taking care of your in-text pool with in-depth tutorials and guides, you should check out our pool care handbook and video course you'll, get over 31 video lessons, plus a fully Gide covering everything you need to Know about pool maintenance, specifically in text pool maintenance, it's packed with money-saving tips, so you don't have to break the bank on your swimming pool, and this is, I promise you the ultimate manual for every single type of pool and we always keep it up to date And because you've watched this entire video - and I thank you for doing that - you can get 10 % off by using the promo code. Video just go to some university comm, slash, pool care handbook or click the link below. If you live in a warm environment and you're, not draining your in-text pool or breaking it down, all you'll need. Is your owner's manual Alif skimmer, your manual vacuum, a set of winterizing chemicals, a water testing kit and your pool cover so step number one.

You want to clean your pool and thoroughly vacuum it. It's gon na be sitting covered for several months, so you don't want anything gross doing in the spring and if you have any inflatable parts make sure that they are inflated. Now, once your pool is clean, you want to balance the water chemistry, so you want to shoot for a pH range of about seven point: four to seven point: six and a total alkalinity range between a hundred parts per million and 150 parts per million. So step number two: once the pool is clean and the pH and alkalinity are at the right levels: adding winterizing chemicals to the water, so using slow-release chemicals to winterize your in-text pool can save you a lot of worry throughout the season.

You can also add extra shock and an algaecide to the water for good measure, turn the pump on and allow the chemicals to circulate for about a day. Step number three, depending on your pool model you'll, either need to close your Inlet and outlet valves or plug the inlet and outlet fittings to the inside of your pool wall. If you're not sure how to do this, I recommend that you refer to your owners manual, because every pool you know is a little different, so step number four turn off the pump and filter and remove the hoses, attaching them to your pool, clean, sanitize and drain. The pump filter chamber and the hoses make sure that they're completely dry before storing them indoors in a cool, dry location, so step number five.

The last thing you need to do is cover your pool to keep the leaves and dirt out of the water, and once that's done, congratulations. Party effects confetti your pool is officially winterized now just make sure to regularly clean any standing water from the cover. When you get a lot of rain now, a quick word of warning in Tech's pool covers are not, I repeat, they are not safety covers, which means they won't keep wayward animals or adventurous children from climbing across and falling in, so take appropriate measures to prevent any Accidents. Alright, all this probably makes you want an in-ground pool.

Doesn't it well, it might seem like a time-consuming chore now, but properly winterizing. Your insects pool can save you a lot of stress later and you don't have to worry about ice damage, ruining your pool, plus you get your yard back for fun. Activities like jumping in a pile leaves or having snowball fights. Well, I guess, unless you live in Arizona where that doesn't really happen, what do you? What do you do? Cactus fights? What do you do in Arizona, ok, whoa.

I almost forgot a quick word about saltwater in Tex pools. If you're using an in-text saltwater system, you can use the breakdown instructions without any changes for storing your pool. If you're keeping your pool up over the winter just make sure that the winterizing chemicals that you use are compatible with saltwater pools. If I missed anything or you have any questions, please leave a comment and hit the like button below, if you haven't done so already, and if you want to learn more about pool maintenance, troubleshooting product reviews or even taking care of a hot tub.

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