Thanks for the reply Waste.... I really have no idea what a gizmo is or does... it was there when I had the pool opened so I guess it just went back for the closing... I found a new pillow so my plan is to backwash the filter until it get below the skimmer the disconnect all line to the pump and put it in storage. The let it drain below the return then put the plug that was in the return when the pool was opened back. Blow up the pillow tie it at both ends then put the cover on... Question..... What is this Orb thing that I have that says its for winterizing?? And what is a Gizmo??? Thanks to all