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Putting outdoor pools “away for the winter” is becoming a task which owners
are not spending enough time on say pool builders and suppliers. They are
too negligent and are not following simple rules. The result is increasing costs
and problems for the new season. We look at what needs to be done and the
increasing popularity of winter pool covers and pool enclosures
P
ool builders and suppliers say they There are a number of options available not fitted, a full drain down of the filtration
had a record call outs in April and to pool owners, including the use of system is required. Winter debris
May this year from people who chemicals to prepare the water for the equipment must also be fitted, and if
“made basic errors in closing their winter period of inactivity. particularly cold weather is expected, ice
pools for the winter”. A pool cover can be added to prevent a protectors should be floated in the pool.”
TheresultsaidIanMarchantofFolkestone build-up of dirt and debris, as well as Although the process is relatively
Poolswascosts,delaysandproblems. making the area safer for children. For straightforward, many pool owners will
“We had dozens of calls from owners of people who wish to find a more permanent require guidance, so it is useful to be on
pools large and small who just hadn’t gone solution, the installation of a pool hand to advise on which type of treatment
to the trouble of buying a proper pool enclosure also improves safety and to use. “It is so important to take action in
cover, sorting out the debris and shock security, and can be used to extend the autumn for at least two reasons,” explains
dosing their pools. When they came to swimming season. Mark Ramsden of Complete Pool Controls.
open up again on the first nice day of Chemicals are still the most obvious “Firstly, algae and stain prevention is more
spring their pool was in a mess.” ways to winterise a swimming pool, giving cost effective than a spring cure, and will
Everyone in the trade knows it is vital specialist pool retailers an opportunity to also mean it will be quicker to get the pool
to prepare properly for the winter boost sales at what can be a slow time of ready next year. Secondly, as the
season. For retailers, it’s a chance of year. “It is necessary to correct the balance temperature falls, the pH will become
marketing opportunities, and now is the of the pool water and add a good quality lower, so it is prudent to raise the level.”
time to take action. long-life winter algaecide,” explains Complete Pool Controls recommends two
“By not taking simple action it can costs Dominic Adams, of swimming pool different treatments to its customers. “It is
hundreds of pounds,” says Ian. specialists, Golden Coast. “If a frost stat is quite simple – all that is needed is a
sequesterant to help resist leaf/metal
“IF A FROST STAT IS NOT FITTED, A
staining during winter,” continues
Ramsden. “Winterisers generally fall into
FULL DRAIN DOWN OF THE FILTRATION
two categories – polyquats and copper
products. The former generally have wider
SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. WINTER DEBRIS
compatibility and can be blended with
useful sequesterants. Copper is usually a
EQUIPMENT MUST ALSO BE FITTED,
standalone product. It is more pH sensitive
and cannot be used with biguanide and
AND IF PARTICULARLY COLD WEATHER
some other systems.”
Mark Rowlands of Certikin says it is
IS EXPECTED, ICE PROTECTORS
important to stress pre-winter treatment .
“If preventative measures are not carried
SHOULD BE FLOATED IN THE POOL”
out, when the owner comes to reopen the
pool, it is highly likely that it will have
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