To filter or not

[MarkC]

I agree with running the pump without the cartridges in while shocking so you can circulate. I would then shut off the pump and let everything settle to the bottom. Then I would vac. to waste and remove most of the junk.

[jawman]

Waste,

That's exactly what my pool guy suggested including vacuuming the debris directly out of the pool.

I was a little aprehensive without having additional input, and opted to open the pool before I saw your post and MarkC's.

With a mesh cover, my opening always reveals a green swamp with decaying leaves, pine needles, and pollen.

I think I may try this next year.

I know many folks here close their pools and save themselves big bucks, but I'm not there yet. I'm concerned that I may not get all the water out of the lines and have a major problem. So I have the guy who installed the pool three years ago close it and he does a good job for less than $300. He's always willing to share information too, so I like working with him.

Again, thanks and regards,

jawman

[jawman]

Waste,

That's exactly what my pool guy suggested including vacuuming the debris directly out of the pool.

I was a little apprehensive without having additional input, and opted to open the pool before I saw your post and MarkC's.

With a mesh cover, my opening always reveals a green swamp with decaying leaves, pine needles, and pollen.

I think I may try this next year.

I know many folks here close their pools and save themselves big bucks, but I'm not there yet. I'm concerned that I may not get all the water out of the lines and have a major problem. So I have the guy who installed the pool three years ago close it and he does a good job for less than $300. He's always willing to share information too, so I like working with him.

Again, thanks and regards,

jawman