Closing A Swimming Pool And Long Term Non-Use
I am going to be away for 24 months. I am getting a (solid/safety) cover for the pool. The swimming pool is inground/plaster. Do I keep the pump motor circulating and adding checimals? Can I shut it down completely? What do I need to do for the pool water before closing? Thanks for your question Normally people close their pools for Winter and then re-open them in Spring. If you're going to close your swimming pool for 2 full years I wouldn't be surprised if you have a good mess come start-up. First, I would go here to learn how to close your pool: Swimming Pool Winterization..Chemistry..Care..Closing..Above Ground Is there anyone who could watch over the pool? I would be hesitant to run the pool for 2 years if nobody is watching over it. If by chance you have a large amount of evaporation, even with a swimming pool cover, or a leak in the plumbing, this water loss will not be good for your filtration system as it will be running dry and will burn the pump motor up. I would suggest closing the swimming pool using the link above and have someone check on the pool periodically. They can top off the water if necessary. If you have someone you trust, you can keep your pool open and have them balance the pool chemicals using the information on this site. If you're planning to just shut it down then use the above link, but again, have someone check the swimming pool throughout the year, maybe once per month. Thanks again for the question Robert
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