How to Winterize your Controller

When it becomes time to close your pool for the winter, it is very important to winterize your pool equipment.

There are 2 different paths when winterizing your controllers:

1) Pools that drain during the winter

2) Pools that close but do not drain

Pools That Drain During The Winter

Controllers in Temperature Controlled Rooms

• Unplug controller from power source

• Isolate Controller by isolation Valves 

• Keep probes in probe housing.

• Check on probes once a month to make sure they are staying wet. *If water starts to evaporate, add water to probe housing. 

• Keep controller installed at original location. 

• Remove tubing if exposed to elements and may freeze. 
• If room reaches freezing temperature remove controller immediately to prevent damage. 

Controllers NOT in Temperature Controlled Rooms

• Unplug the controller from power source 

• Isolate controller by isolation valves

• Remove Supply and return lines from connections 

• Remove controller from wall and store in temperature controlled location. 
• Probes 1- Keep in probe casing as long as water is kept in probe casing. 2- Remove probes from controller and store in a container where the tip is always submerged.
• Remove all tubing and store in temperature controlled area.
  
  

Pools That Close but Do Not Drain During The Winter

• Keep controllers working as normal. Install space heater near controller is temperature stays below freezing.

• Make sure not to dump chemicals into the pool without isolation of controller.

• Do not raise chlorine over 10ppm without isolation of controller. 

• Make sure pump runs at all times. 

• Lower set points if needed. 

• Continue to make sure the pool is clear from leaves, dirt, debris. These items will stain the bottom of the pool if left for long periods of time. 

• Check on controller and chemical pumps often during winter.

Pools still need to be tested and balanced during the winter!

Tips:

Keep Probes wet at all times!

Check on probes and equipment often during the winter

Probes and equipment should be stored at least 72F

Make sure to empty, clean, rinse, and dry filter baskets, flow cell and any housing not holding probes. Make sure to empty sample tubes.