What does an AquaPill do?
AquaPill WinterPill all-in-one formula is an exclusive 4-part blend to make spring openings faster and easier than ever! It has a clarifier to maintain sparkling clean water, a scale inhibitor to prevent scale build- up on surfaces, and a stain inhibitor to prevent iron, copper and manganese stains.
How do I put winter pills in my pool?
WINTERPILL® INSTRUCTIONS Insert blue piercing tool into large center hole. Press firmly against hard surface until plastic is punched through. Remove blue piercing tool. Place pill in the pool.
How many hours a day should you run pool pump?
approximately 8 hours a
Every pool must turn over at least once a day, so most pool pumps should run approximately 8 hours a day. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to run your pool pump consecutively. You can choose to run it for three hours in the morning before you leave for work and another 5 hours in the evening.
What is a stain and scale pill?
Stain & Scale Pill does exactly what it says on the label — it prevents scale and metal staining in your pool! (Included in the Deluxe and Premium Closing Kits only.) WinterPill is a convenient, quick solution to winterize your pool, leaving it clean and ready for the next swimming season.
How do I winterize my above ground pool?
How to Close Your Above Ground Pool in 10 Steps
- Step 1: Deep Clean.
- Step 2: Balance your Water.
- Step 3: Add Winterizing Chemicals.
- Step 4: Add Pump Protector.
- Step 5: Protect Your Return and Skimmer.
- Step 6: Prepare Your Filter for Hibernation.
- Step 7: Clear the Pool.
- Step 8: Set Up Ice Equalizer Pillow.
How do you use solar pills?
SOLARPILL® INSTRUCTIONS
- Insert blue piercing tool into large center hole.
- Press firmly against hard surface until plastic is punched through.
- Remove blue piercing tool.
- With pump running, place pill face up in the skimmer for 24 hours. Make sure to empty contents of pill prior to removal from pool.
Is it better to run a pool pump at night or day?
It is best to run your pool’s pump during the day when the sun is out to reduce the risks of algae bloom and because there is generally more debris and contaminants that will enter your pool in the day.
Do pool pumps use a lot of electricity?
Outside of the air conditioner, the pool pump is the largest electricity consumer in the average pool-containing home. According to the study, at the national average of 11.8 cents per KWh, a pool pump alone can add as much as $300 a year to an electric bill.
How do you close a pool for the winter?
Plug and Cover the Pool
- Remove the eyeball fitting on your return line and plug it with a rubber plug and wing nut.
- Drain the pool about four to six inches below the skimmer then add a skimmer cover.
- Blow up the air pillow and place it in the middle of your pool.
- Put on the pool cover and secure with winter cover clips.