Summer is drawing to a close and the days are getting colder. Your swimming pool is also looking increasingly deserted. So how can you prepare your swimming pool for the colder winter months? Read our step-by-step plan on how to get your swimming pool ready for winter. Follow our advice carefully and the start-up process for your swimming pool in summer will be an absolute breeze!
1. Give your swimming pool a final clean
It is important to give your swimming pool one last good clean prior to putting it into hibernation.
Remove any autumn leaves with a skimming net, scrub your swimming pool spick and span using a swimming pool brush and allow your swimming pool vacuum cleaner to work its magic one last time! Do not forget to clean the edges of your swimming pool using a sturdy hand brush.
We always recommend checking your water quality using a water tester to be 100% certain that it is clean. This test will immediately reveal which products you need to add to your swimming pool prior to winter.
2. Get your heat pump ready for winter
You also need to prepare your heat pump for the colder winter months. First, shut off the water supply to the pump. Then disconnect the heat pump and drain out all the remaining water. Wish to protect your heat pump from any moisture getting into it? Then we recommend covering it with one of the following winter covers.
3. Filter your swimming pool one last time before winter
Keen to add a winter product to your swimming pool? Hold on, because you still need to perform one more step. You first need to filter your swimming pool water for an entire night. This allows all the products that you have previously added to take effect.
Once your swimming pool filter has run for an entire night, you can start adding your winter product!
But which products and equipment do you require?
Winter product for optimal water protection
As spring approaches, you will be eager to get back in (or around) your swimming pool as soon as possible. Our winter product ensures that the water in your swimming pool remains stable and that start-up process following the winter is easier as a consequence. For optimal results, add 1 l of winter product per 40 m³ of water.
Buy your winter product today and get your swimming pool ready for winter!
Gizzmos to protect your skimmers from frost
Your skimmers are extremely sensitive to the cold, so it is important to seal them properly using a Gizzmo. But what exactly is a Gizzmo? Gizzmos are specially designed to cover your skimmers and underlying ductwork. This keeps your swimming pool’s skimmer and ductwork frost-free and prevents them from cracking or breaking during the cold winter months.
Buy your Gizzmos today and get your swimming pool ready for winter!
Icebreakers to protect your swimming pool and winter cover
Icebreakers are a must-have for those planning to get their swimming pool winter-ready. During the winter months, severe frost can lead to ice formation in your swimming pool and cause considerable damage. You can prevent this by installing icebreakers in your swimming pool. Icebreakers relieve the pressure created by the expansion of the ice. You will need multiple icebreakers as they need to be placed diagonally across your swimming pool.
Buy your icebreakers today and get your swimming ready pool for winter!
Prefer an all-in-one solution?
Then browse our cost-effective winter packs in various sizes:
- Winter Pack Small: for swimming pools measuring 8 m in length
- Winter Pack Medium: for swimming pools measuring 10 m in length
- Winter Pack Large: for swimming pools measuring 12 m in length
4. Set your swimming pool filter to winter mode
Following a rigorous filtration cycle, the water in your swimming pool will be able to weather the winter. It is important to set your filter system to winter mode. Indeed it does not hurt to leave the filter pump on for two hours each night to keep your swimming pool's ductwork running smoothly throughout the winter.
5. Cover your swimming pool with a high-quality winter cover
The last (and most important) step for a winter-ready swimming pool is a winter cover. This reduces the amount of time you spend cleaning later. If you wish to enjoy a fresh, crystal-clear swimming pool on that first beautiful spring day, then installing a winter cover is essential! It also prevents leaves and other debris from entering your clean swimming pool water.
Your winter cover must fit correctly to enable your swimming pool to withstand a harsh winter. The size and shape of your swimming pool are extremely important when it comes to choosing the right product! We guide you every step of the way and help you find the perfect match for your swimming pool!
Use our simple tool to order your fully made-to-measure swimming pool cover. User-friendly, qualitative and gives an exact amount!
Please note: It can take 4 to 6 weeks for your winter cover to be delivered, so do not wait too long before placing your order!
Reading tip: How do I install a winter cover?
