What chemicals are in a winterizing kit?

Asked by: Amanda Gonzalez

What chemicals do I need to close my pool?

• Chlorine.
• Pool Shock.
• Soda Ash.
• Baking Soda.
• Muriatic Acid.
• Winter Algaecide.
• Pool Antifreeze.
• Stain and Scale Prevention.

What comes in the pool closing kit?

Cover the Pool

What order should pool chemicals be added?

First can help bring your ph. Into range if you need to raise your alkalinity. You can use an alkalinity increaser or baking soda. If you need to lower your alkalinity.

How do you add chemicals to close a pool?

This will make sure that no algae occurs and it'll give your pool one last snazzier shock and that's all the chemicals.

Do I need to put chlorine in my pool in the winter?

During the winter months, the amount of chlorine needed from your salt cell to keep the pool clean is reduced. This is due to the fact that it is difficult for bacteria to grow in cold temperatures.

What chemicals do I need to close my above ground pool for the winter?

Gather Your Pool Closing Essentials



Winterizing chemical kit or pH increaser, Alkalinity increaser, Calcium hardness increaser, Pool shock, and Algaecide. Clarifying enzyme supplement (optional, but recommended) Above ground pool skimmer cover. Expansion plugs.

What chemicals do I use to winterize my above ground pool?

Increase or pool shock algaecide. And a clarifying winter enzyme supplement of course this is optional.

Should I add shock or chlorine first?

Low chlorine levels often cause green or hazy water, so if your water looks a little cloudy and you haven’t shocked in a while, adding shock is the first step. It is always best to shock the pool in the evening, when the sun if off the water.

Can I add all pool chemicals at the same time?

You should not add all pool chemicals at the same time. You should also avoid mixing pool chemicals together. Adding chemicals at one time can cause dangerous chemical reactions and serious injuries. In addition, it will make it difficult to balance the pool.

What pool chemicals should not be mixed?

Incompatible Pool Chemicals



Mixing of organic chlorinating agents (such as trichloroisocyanuric acid) and inorganic chlorinating agents (such as sodium hypochlorite) can lead to fires, explosions and chlorine gas release.

Should you shock a pool in winter?

Shocking the pool during the winter months can certainly help to avoid a green swamp-like pool in the spring. It’s often recommended. However, poor water balance or improper application can lead to unintended consequences, such as discoloration and damage to pool surfaces.

How much liquid chlorine do I need to winterize my pool?

Super chlorinate with liquid chlorine or other chlorine source and add winterizing chemical kit to pool; allow filter to circulate to evenly distribute chemicals. (Use chemicals as labels indicate.) Use 1 gallon of liquid chlorine per 10,000 gallons of pool water.

Should I shock my pool before closing?

Shock and Chlorinate Your Pool



Shocking kills any bacteria that might linger in your pool during the winter. We recommend shocking a few days before you close the pool. If that is not possible, make sure to shock the pool the night before you close it for winter.

Should I put algaecide in my pool when closing?

By simply adding algaecide to your water prior to closing, you can prevent algae growth from occurring during the cold, winter months which makes for an easier opening in the spring. You can apply algaecide directly to the pool water and allow the pump to continue to circulate for approximately two to four hours.

Should you chlorine shock pool before closing for winter?

Should I Shock the Pool Before Closing? Absolutely. Shocking the pool with a granular oxidizer gives your pool water a good start to winter. It removes impurities and contaminants that could stain the pool or consume your winter water chemicals.