Ways of conservation of an open stationary pool for the winter, how to properly prepare the pool for wintering, advice of a specialist

Today, many owners of country houses and dachas have acquired personal stationary pools. Pools for dachas stationary have long ceased to surprise anyone, every wealthy summer resident tries to establish a small pool at his country hacienda. But with the arrival of cold weather, the pool must be prepared for winter, or rather, can be preserved. And on how correctly the pool was preserved, the life of the tank and expensive equipment depends. In order for your pool to successfully winter, and with the onset of summer it could easily be put into operation, it is necessary to make a number of mandatory procedures, each of which we will consider in detail in this material.

What needs to be done to preserve the pool

• Clean the autochlorator from all chemicals.
• Flush the system in circulation mode.
• Remove water from the container and clean it using chemical compounds.
• To disassemble all the lighting devices, to isolate the wires.
• Fill the pool with water with a special preservative solution.
• Install expansion expansion joints in the pool.
• Disassemble all equipment, stationary parts to muffle.
• Cover the water mirror.

And now consider each of the items in more detail.

Why fill the pool with water for the winter

It would seem - really, but why? Drain the water, covered the bowl, and all. But no. In winter, the soil is in constant motion, it expands and contracts. This phenomenon is called the winter swelling of soils. At the same time, the pool bowl is subjected to considerable loads, and can simply crack, especially if it is made of concrete. And the frozen water will not allow to destroy the capacity of the pool. In addition, the ice will protect the decorative coating of the pool basin. However, the water that was used in the pool in the summer can not be frozen. It must be removed from the container, and after all the necessary work has been done, fill the bowl again. This is the main rule of conservation - the pool can not be left empty. However, this rule applies not only to stationary pools - a frame pool for the winter, too, can not be left without water.

Preparing disinfection devices

This is the first step in the process of conservation of the stationary pool. Before draining the water, all means of disinfection are removed from the autochlorator. After this, the circulation mode is switched on for about ten minutes in order to completely flush the system. After that, the basin bowl is emptied of water, and you can start cleaning the cup itself and metal parts - stairs, handrails, etc. Cleaning is best done with brushes with stiff bristles or viscose sponge with mandatory use of cleaning agents. Work is necessary in gloves and rubber boots.

Dismantle of lighting devices

While the container is free of water, it is necessary to disassemble all lighting fixtures. You need to remove the glass, remove the lamp and carefully isolate all the wires, then fix them to the sides of the bowl and muffle.

We prepare the equipment for filtration

There came a time when you can fill the pool with water, with which he will spend the winter. During the autumn period, when the pool is no longer in use, it is very important not to allow the growth of algae in the filters. The filtering equipment for winter is prepared as follows: a chemical solution is added to the water, followed by the backwashing of the entire system, then the sealing mode is activated. Within 2-3 hours the filtration process is in the normal mode. The water level, which will fill the outdoor pool in the winter, should be about 10 centimeters below the nozzles.

We install expansion joints

As we have already mentioned, the water in the pool for winter is left to protect the thicket from mechanical damage. However, there is a danger of damage to the container by the ice itself. To avoid this, so-called expansion joints are placed inside the container. These can be pieces of foam plastic, car tires and even ordinary five-liter cans for drinking water. They need to be weighed, so that the expansion joints do not float to the surface. For this purpose, for example, sand is covered in cans, a load is attached to the tires or foam plastic.

Preparation of equipment

So, how to avoid the effects of pressure on the capacity of the pool in winter, we sorted out. Now you need to take care of expensive equipment. It must not be subjected to frost in any case. The filtration system, water heating and other equipment must be thoroughly rinsed, dried and put away in a warm place. All that is removed, you need to remove. From all parts that can not be dismantled, it is necessary to remove water. The nozzles are silenced with special plugs, the plugs are also installed on the pipes.

Preservation of the pool for the winter: we cover the water mirror

Since due to the temperature difference the walls of the pool will be in motion, it is not recommended to use metal or wood constructions to cover the water mirror, which will rest against the sides. It is necessary to purchase a special covering material, which, by the way, can be used in the summer to protect water from getting debris.

After the basin wintered

If in the fall everything was done correctly, then the pool will overwinter without any consequences, and will withstand rain, wind and frost. The reward for the work done in autumn will be the fact that it will be quite simple to uninvent the pool and there will not be any problems at all. After the cold has receded, ice will remain in the pool for some time, and it is strictly forbidden to remove it from there. If you try to remove the remains of ice mechanically, you can easily damage the decorative coating of the pool bowl, so the ice should completely melt away on its own. Begin preparation of the pool for operation only if the daytime temperature exceeds 15 degrees.

Raskonservatsiya begins with the cleaning of skimmers in order to avoid getting into them microorganisms. For this purpose, chemicals with a chlorine content are used, the plaque is removed with acidic agents. But in no case can not use these drugs at the same time, otherwise the aggressive chemical reaction will begin.

After this, it is already possible to start draining the water, pull expansion joints out of the tank, remove all plugs. Then they start assembling and installing all the equipment dismantled in the autumn. Filters, heating, pumps, lighting devices are installed. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the tightness of all connections. While the tank is not filled with water, it is advisable to clean it thoroughly from the dirt accumulated during the winter and disinfect with chlorine-containing preparations.

Cleaning the pool

An important point - to clean the pool is strictly prohibited to use drugs that contain ammonia or phosphorus. From the appearance of algae can be protected with the help of special means - alzigidov. In the pool, it is necessary to add a 1% solution of the alcihyde and wait for it to dry completely, then water is poured into the bowl. By the way, water may not be ideal cleanliness. To be frightened of it it is not necessary - filters and reagents will do the business and quickly will clear water. To improve the quality of water used, it is recommended to add coagulants.

In addition, it is necessary to check the condition of the water treatment system, if necessary, to replace quartz sand. The pipeline must be thoroughly rinsed.

When the pool water is being prepared, the pH level is adjusted. Its rate should be from 7.0 to 7.4. After that, the water is chlorinated. It is necessary to prepare in advance all the necessary means for cleaning and filtering water and preparations for monitoring its condition. After the filtration system is started, after a few days you can enjoy again the perfect summer entertainment.