Radiant Pools
Winterize Your Metric Pool
Your Radiant Metric Series pool is to be winterized in the same manner as other pools.
However, with the Metric pool there are some specific steps you need to follow:
1. Make sure all ladders, pool cleaners, toys, floats are out of the water and stored.
2. Make sure the water is clean, balanced, free of algae, and winter chemicals are added.
3. Water is generally lowered to just below the skimmer to ease the plugging and draining of the hoses, pipes and skimmer.
4. Return Inlet: Remove directional (eyeball) and insert winterizing plug from the inside of the pool. We recommend a #10 rubber plug or a Hayward SP1022C plug.
5. Make sure the filter and pump pipes, hoses are drained of water. Please follow pump and filter manufacturers specific instructions for winterizing.
6. Skimmer: Remove basket and weir. Insert Gizzmo or styrofoam and/or winterizing plate to prevent ice from forming a solid block that could damage your skimmer. If using a gizzmo, the standard size is recommended for aboveground skimmers. For inground skimmers, the super Gizzmo will work best.
7. Install aboveground winter cover; the excess cover material should be in the pool and on the water. Add a little water on the cover in windy areas to hold the cover down. No air pillow or flotation is required in the middle of the pool.
8. Check the level of the water under the cover after about one week, a good test for a slow leak in your liner.
For some of the specific how-to instructions, it may be necessary to contact your local pool professional.
If you have any questions about specific instructions for winterizing your Metric Pool,
contact our offices Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM eastern time via phone or fax and
by e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
