What chemicals do you put in your pool to winterize it?

Regular chlorine pool shock, or non-chlorine pool shock (potassium peroxymonosulfate) is usually the best choice as a winterizing pool shock. Follow the label instructions to add the proper dosage. If you have visible algae, double the dose, and then brush the pool.

What chemicals do you use to close an above ground pool?

Before you winterize your above ground pool, make sure you’ve got the necessary supplies: Winterizing chemical kit or pH increaser, Alkalinity increaser, Calcium hardness increaser, Pool shock, and Algaecide. Clarifying enzyme supplement (optional, but recommended)

What to put in pool before closing?

Begin Winterizing One Week Before Closing Your Pool One week prior to closing your pool, add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out and prevent any potential algae blooms. We recommend waiting to close your pool until the water temperature is consistently below 65 degrees.

How much liquid chlorine do you need to close a pool?

Use 1 gallon of liquid chlorine per 10,000 gallons of pool water. Clean liner above the water line with Swimway Tile & Vinyl Cleaner or another product.

Are pool winterizing chemicals necessary?

You do not need a pool winterizing kit. You really only need one chemical (algaecide) to properly winterize a swimming pool. You need some other stuff to protect your pool from harsh winter conditions, but only one chemical to add when closing.

Is liquid chlorine better than granules?

Liquid chlorine may be a good choice if you have a large pool, but the costs associated with it, and the available chlorine per pound could mean that chlorine granules are the better option. In the end, both liquid chlorine and chlorine granules will do their job and keep your pool clean and clear.

Is liquid chlorine the same as shock?

Liquid chlorine and granular shock have the same active chemical that sanitizes your pool, what changes is the strength and the way you use it. Liquid chlorine is less costly, unstabilized and comes in liquid form. Granular shock is stabilized and comes in a solid form that dissolves in your pool.