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Winterising OCT 2012 SPN


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The Covrex Automatic Cover from Fairlocks can withstand extreme temperatures whilst keeping the pool safe


Certikin's QuickShock


It is easy to forget about outdoor swimming during winter months, but what you can’t do is forget about the pool. It’s vital to prepare adequately for the colder months and now that summer is over, it is time to show your customers how to winterise their pools


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t is rather strange to be writing about closing pools down whilst indulging in bouts of Olympic television fixes and enjoying beautiful warm sunny weather. However, needs must and by the time this issue of SPN gets into readers’ hands it will be time to winterise your customers’ pools!


“Winterisation is a relatively simple procedure, if you know what you are doing. However, pool owners must be made aware that there is a little more to closing down their pool for winter than meets the eye...”


Winterisation is a relatively simple procedure, if you know what you are doing. However, pool owners must be made aware that there is a little more to closing down their pool for winter than meets the eye and the operation is best left for experts or at least that they are guided through with expert tuition.


First off there is of course a bit of work to do in getting the pool ready for close down: • Backwash the filter thoroughly and drop the water level to below skimmer weir. This does not apply to pools situated in high water table areas and some companies do prefer to keep the pool completely filled. Customers should always be advised never to drain pools completely whatever the finish.


• All ‘summer’ equipment, solar cover, vacuum hose, automatic pool cleaners, stainless steel ladders etc should be cleaned and stored


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