- Locate all your winterizing supplies. This should include the cover, the air pillow, the plugs for the skimmers ( gizzmos or rubber plugs ), the winter plate ( if used ) and
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- Plug return pipes and skimmer ( see # 5 for skimmer details ) and remove all hoses.
- Disconnect your pump and filter. Make sure that pump is totally drained out of any
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- Some people like to remove the skimmer box and install a winter plate with gaskets. If you do this, make sure it does not leak. Yes, you will get wet doing this !
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- Add chemicals. Mix any granular winterizing chemicals in a bucket so that they are
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