If you are new to pool ownership (or even if you have not yet committed to purchasing or installing a swimming pool), it is really important to do your homework. How to close your new above-ground pool for winter should be one of your topics to research. Above Ground Pool Kit

I looked into this in great detail when I was getting ready to install an above-ground swimming pool in my backyard a couple of years ago, and I found great information and help at 1800pools.com They have become the only source that I use for pool accessories, chemicals, equipment, and supplies and I was impressed with their expertise and willingness to share information.

What have I got from the professionals at 1800pools? Quite a bit. When I first found their informative web site, I do not know anything about the world of swimming pools. In fact, I knew nothing about caring for and maintaining a swimming pool, and now I feel confident in sharing the following information in order to save you some time. Here are some important tidbits of information to get you started if you are mulling over the possibility of installing your own pool.

Whether you go with an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool, one thing remains the same. It is wise to leave water in both types of pools when you close them for the winter. Actually, you risk its sides caving in once there is not enough water inside the pool, which is why this is more important with an above-ground pool.

Something I had never given a single thought to (before I learned about pools) is the weight of the above-ground pool’s cover. Keep in mind that the entire setup will be exposed to the elements once you secure the cover for the winter. This would mean that heavy rain or snow will gather on top of the pool cover, causing pressure. Being too great for your pool’s sides, there could be a possibility that this could pull on the cover from all directions. It might even cave in. However, purchasing an above-ground pool cover that is larger than your pool’s surface can relatively avoid that. This makes it float on the water and remains in the swimming pool.

Be careful with the water level when it comes time to shut the pool down for the winter. In order for you to remove the pipe work and store it away from the cold, drain the water just below the skimmer opening.

A properly chosen, well-fitting above-ground pool cover can actually add to the security of your swimming pool. If attached to all sides securely, some above-ground pool covers are constructed so that an adult could actually walk on top without the possibility of sinking into the water. If you are worried about anyone wandering into the pool area and falling in, this could be a benefit worth looking into.

Take steps to resolve if something happens to the cover, resulting in a tear or gash so that you do not risk the safety and security of your swimming pool. Ordering a special tape to repair the pool cover could be done. We have used this kind of tape before, and it was very simple. We made sure that both sides of the pool cover were clean and dry before we apply the tape. Pool Accessories

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