Closing a pool temporarily

[moongirl]

Does anyone have advice or information on how to close down a resistance pool for a extended period of time. I don't use the pool, but don't want to have it taken out because it would lower the value of the house/property. I just want to close it so it can be opened at a later date when the house is sold. Any advice is appreciated.

[Bogie Shooter]

Does anyone have advice or information on how to close down a resistance pool for a extended period of time. I don't use the pool, but don't want to have it taken out because it would lower the value of the house/property. I just want to close it so it can be opened at a later date when the house is sold. Any advice is appreciated.

Stop by one of the T & D Pool stores, they can advise the best way to accomplish this.

[moongirl]

Thanks BS, but I've talked to them already. They are the ones maintaining the pool now and they aren't very helpful. Say it can't be done. However I know people up north close up their pool for at least 6-9 months of the year for the cold weather. The pool is a big $$ pit for me.

[2newyorkers]

In NY we winterized the pool by adding winterizing chemicals (basically chlorine tablets), lowering the water below the skimmers, blowing out the lines (using an air compressor) and covering. We would remove the diving board and ladder, clean the filter and store. I hope this helps.

[moongirl]

Ended up just draining the pool, blowing the lines and filling the concrete cavity with sand bags to hold it in the ground. Don't plan to ever use the pool, but didn't want to have it taken out in case of reselling. Didn't want to lower the value of the property.

[asianthree]

Did T&D give a reason for not closing the pool. We close our pool and sometimes our hot tub every winter

[Shimpy]

Did T&D give a reason for not closing the pool. We close our pool and sometimes our hot tub every winter

Based on my experience of owning a pool several years ago, you can't drain it as it could pop out of the ground like a boat. You must keep the chemicals up to prevent mold. I would never own a pool again.

[Joaniesmom]

:posting:Thanks BS, but I've talked to them already. They are the ones maintaining the pool now and they aren't very helpful. Say it can't be done. However I know people up north close up their pool for at least 6-9 months of the year for the cold weather. The pool is a big $$ pit for me.

Maybe this is stupid (won't be the first time) but could you send pictures and stats maybe even an owners manual for your pool to your friends up north and see if they could advise you or ask their pool folks how to close your pool. If you don't want to send the actual manual, you can often find the manuals online.

Just a thought.

Joaniesmom

[dkrhardy]

Based on my experience of owning a pool several years ago, you can't drain it as it could pop out of the ground like a boat. You must keep the chemicals up to prevent mold. I would never own a pool again.

I agree, you cannot put enought sandbags in it to equal the weight of the water. Out it comes, maybe.
Don

[renrod]

Wouldn't you be better off selling now and using the money from the pool to relocate and maybe have some extras in exchange or money for a new something? Get rid of the headache and your insurnace and taxes will probably drop also.

[HMLRHT1]

Here in FL as in AZ you have to keep water in it or the plaster dries up and cracks. Up north they can close pools for extended periods because it gets so cold and most of the time the water freezes. But no water here in FL it will dry and crack and be useless. If u leave water in it, it has to be maintained or u get algae and mold. It's ur choice, drain it and kiss it goodbye or keep it filled and spend some money on it and get something back in return for it.

[rubicon]

I have a built in spa that came with the house...had no choice bought new in 2006. We don't use the spa and I am sick of maintaining it. I was told by a customer while at T&D Concrete that you could load bromide in drain the spa below the scimmer and close it down. I have yet to do it as I intended to remove it but moongirl may be right and it may be better if I sell???

[PaPaLarry]

Seems to me if drained, the liner would discolor and maybe dry!! I think the weight of the water would hold it in place. Up north, you winterized it, by putting chemicals etc. in it and some tubes for expansion from freeze. Some people had covers to keep out leaves etc, and from filling up from snow and rain. Here in Florida, it has to be a different exposure. Can't help to believe, that with the hot sun on dry pool all day, what can happen. I wish I had that problem!! hehehe But seriously, you might want to reconsider decision. You could always have an aquarium??? Good Luck:a040: