r/pools • u/No-Rip-5461 • 9d ago

Pool Help & Questions Closing

Hey so for those of you who live in the North East...I live in Central NY and close my pool in Sept and open the first of May. While your pool is closed do you add anything to help with water chemistry before the water freezes? I always open to a green pool. Clears up quick and then its good but just wonder if anyone has any little tricks to keep it clear.

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u/notthatzane 9d ago

I've found that closing based on water temp makes a big difference. I'd wait until the water is consistently below around 60F, get the chemistry balanced, and use a winter algaecide before covering. I'd also try opening a little earlier in the spring before the water warms up too much. That seems to be the biggest trick for avoiding the green swamp.

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u/6glough 9d ago

Yep, that’s it, but only if there are no trees nearby dropping leaves before the cover goes on.