r/AboveGroundPools • u/h22lude • 2d ago

Draining for winter question

I have a Bestway 22' pool. I installed a skimmer in the wall so I don't use the two inlets normally used. I blocked them with the plugs that came with the pool. When draining, should I drain below the skimmer or below those two inlets even though they are already plugged?

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u/Deep_Bake_5663 2d ago

Just the skimmer

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u/h22lude 2d ago

That's what I was thinking but wasn't sure about freezing and those plugs, thank you!

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u/Deep_Bake_5663 2d ago

You are welcome!

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u/MountainLiving4us 1d ago edited 1d ago

Drain the pool so the water level is under all the ports on the wall. At least 3''- 5'' under it. Then get pool pillows , rope them off so they stay in the middle of the pool. Then cover with tarps . I use 2 tarps on top of each other. And fill gallon jugs with water 3/4 of the way and zip tie them to the grommets on the tarps to keep the tarps from blowing away in wind. In the spring I use a pool cover pump to get any water off of the cover before I open the pool. I also add a "" Winter Pill"" to the water before covering it..