{"product_id":"pool-closing","title":"Pool Closing-Winterizing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epool closing\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—also known as winterization—prepares an outdoor pool for cold weather to protect the equipment and structure from freezing damage.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe standard process typically includes these key steps:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBalancing the Water Chemistry\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjusting the pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness, followed by adding winterizing chemicals (like shock and algaecide) to keep the water clear and prevent algae growth during the off-season.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLowering the Water\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lowering the water level below the skimmer mouth to prevent water from freezing in above-ground pools.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDraining and Blowing Out Lines\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Removing water from the pump, filter, heater, and plumbing lines using a specialized air blower, then sealing the lines with winter expansion plugs to prevent pipe bursts.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eInstalling the Safety Cover\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Securing a heavy-duty mesh or solid safety cover over the pool using brass anchors embedded in the deck to keep leaves, debris. Due to liability we do not place covers on above ground pools, but we will winterize the pool to the point that the only thing left to do is place the cover on the pool by the owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sun Tropic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42993337368661,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/5588\/5397\/files\/image_f6e719e3.jpg?v=1789584114","url":"https:\/\/sun-tropic-2.myshopify.com\/products\/pool-closing","provider":"Sun Tropic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}