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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO COLD WEATHER POOL MANAGEMENT

We are facing a wave of freezing temperatures this week. Here are some helpful tips for you in preparation to avoid catastrophic risk to your pool or spa. If at any doubt, you can always call David or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Below is a link to a video that is posted on a previous Facebook post that will visually help as well.

https://www.facebook.com/1DMPools/videos/720343585643470/

❄ Run Your Pump When Below Freezing
During deep freeze conditions, it will be imperative that all pumps run while temperatures are below freezing. If you have a controller, it should automatically take over and turn on the pump(s) and rotate between the pool and spa mode on its own. If you do not have a controller, you will need to manage this process on your own.

❄ Cold Weather And Power is On
If you do have power to your home and are not being affected by power outages, keep your pool equipment operating at all times (24/7) until temperatures increase above freezing.

If your power is out or your home is being affected by power outages, keep reading below or contact your local pool professional for assistance:

❄ Cold Weather, But Lost Power
If your power is out and the temperatures are below freezing:

Turn off all pool equipment breakers. Even if your power is off, you must still turn off all breakers that supply power to your swimming pool equipment.
Open the air relief on your filter, and remove the drain plug on the bottom of the filter.
Open the inline chlorinator and let it drain down.
Turn off auto-fill and make sure the feed line is wrapped.
Open the salt cell to remove any water inside the pipe.
Remove the lids of check valves to keep them from cracking.
Unplug and remove your salt chlorine generator cells from the system if you’re able, if not, open the salt cell to remove any water inside the pipe

❄ Wait for Ice to Melt Naturally
If ice has formed on your equipment, don’t turn the power back on. Wait for any ice that has formed to melt naturally. This will help prevent damage to the equipment once power is restored.

❄ Reinstall Removed Items
Once the ice has melted, re-install the drains and salt chlorine generator cells. Turn on the power to your pool equipment.

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