Closing the pool
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Swimming pools give families a lot of pleasure during the summer, but with the arrival of fall, certain precautions are necessary to protect the pool from damage caused by winter weather. Any equipment immersed in water has to be removed and stored: ladder, thermometer, robot cleaner, trap door, and the skimmer filter. Once the sides of the pool have been thoroughly cleaned, any debris on the surface of the water or at the bottom of the pool water should be removed. To avoid corrosion over the winter, check water pH and alkalinity levels and add the necessary products to maintain its chemical balance. Similarly, to prevent the premature formation of algae during the fall, dilute 500 to 600 grams of dry chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) in a bucket filled with water and empty it into the pool in order to give the water a shock treatment. Let the filter work continuously for 24 hours. Use the pump to empty half of the water from your pool so there won’t be excessive accumulations of water, snow, and ice. The ideal level is 12 to 18 inches below the opening of the filter. Drain the water from all the equipment that will stay outside for the winter. Pour non-toxic anti-gel into the pipe leading to the bottom drain just before frosts are likely to occur. Don’t forget this in the spring, or expensive damage and repairs may result! To keep the water clear until the spring, a float containing chlorine granules should do the trick. Plan on doing a few other jobs: take out the pump and store it in a dry place; remove the plug of the sand filter drain so that it can drain continuously until the frost; pro- tect the skimmer, lights, and heat reflectors against freezing; in the fall, cover the pool to keep out leaves, but remove it for the winter, when there are no more leaves on the trees. Removing the cover will keep it from getting damaged. Before the snow and cold weather come, it’s a good idea to do some seasonal prepa- rations around the home and yard. You might not feel like doing this kind of thing right now, but getting it done in the fall will be more agreeable for you than if you wait until December! Here are a few suggestions. If the cladding on balconies or steps becomes slippery in cold weather, install an outdoor carpet or non-skid strips. Empty basement window wells, or copings, of all debris that could cause drainage problems. Pay particular attention to doors and windows, ensuring that outside seals are in good condition and replacing any broken panes. To ensure that exterior wall siding will withstand the winter and protect your home properly, check that it is still solidly fixed to the building and in a good state of repair. Repair any cracks in your asphalt driveway to avoid the occurrence of damaging water leaks. After cleaning, lubricating, and storing your lawnmower in a suit- able place, don’t forget that all your other gardening tools deserve the same care, including grass trimmers and often-used tools. Disconnect, empty, and store garden hoses. Pipes and outside taps should be bled to avoid frost damage. Clean and inspect the roof before the cold weather makes it difficult to climb on it. Remove debris and leaves from gutters, check the state of the chimney, if you have one, and have it swept if necessary. Install winter protection over plants and shrubs that need sheltering, but not too early, as it could incur the risk of burning. Install bird feeders to help your feathered friends survive the winter in your garden. Clean up the barbecue. For safety reasons, always leave the propane tank outside, summer and winter alike. Remove any products from the garden shed that could be affected by the cold, and store away garden furniture. And now that you’ve done all that, you can relax and enjoy the fall! Chores to do before winter arrives
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