Lower the pool water level lower the water level to between 4 to 6 below the skimmer.
Above ground pool freeze plug.
Insert a winterizing plug into the inlet.
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Plug your return fitting in the inside water side of pool with a threaded winterizing plug.
However very rarely will a pool freeze all the way to the bottom.
The regular gizmo has 1 1 2 inch threads and features a generous bar style grip for easy handling.
A simple design these rubber plugs with two are used to prevent pool pipes from damage due to freezing.
Are used to prevent pipes from filling with water and freezing during winter months.
The plug must be flush in the light housing.
Are made with quality rubber an oversized nylon wing nut and 316 marine grade stainless steel washers and through bolt.
Above ground pools will freeze solid from side to side within a few days in temperatures below zero degrees.
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Winterizing plugs are also known as freeze or expansion plugs.
Make sure that the plug is pushed in all the way.
If you have an aqualuminator light it should also be plugged in the inside water side of pool using a winterizing plug for the aqualuminator light.
Unplugged pipes allow water to seep in and freeze during the off season winter months which can create extensive damage.
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Remove drain plugs remove the drain plugs from the pump strainer basket housing the pump volute the filter tank and the heater.
It is designed to absorb the expansion of winter freeze up in swimming pool skimmers.
For tapered rubber plugs turn the plug around to adapt for use in different sized pipes.
Keep the drain plugs handy they will be used in step 17.
This is the regular gizmo.
All rubber pool plugs.
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Above ground pools can freeze solid especially in negative degree temperatures.