Winterising your pool

• It's AUTUMN and the swimming season is over. The water temperature is between 20°C and 15°C: follow PHASE 1 of the end-of-season routine.
• It's WINTER and the water temperature is below 15°C: follow PHASE 2 of the end-of-season routine.  

No, if possible, during the colder months, BAYROL advises against emptying your pool or lowering the water level. Instead, it's recommended to keep the filtration system running for a few hours each day. This is known as active or dynamic winterisation. You can follow the end-of-season pool care routine HERE.

If you prefer to stop the filtration and fully close your pool for the winter, follow phase 2 of the end-of-season pool care routine HERE.

Lower the water level below the return inlets*** to prevent any overflow caused by freezing. Fit winter plugs and floats to stop ice from forming. Finally, use a winter cover (or tarpaulin) to protect both the water and the structure of your pool throughout the winter months.

^{***unless otherwise specified by your pool installer or manufacturer.}

Without using a winterising product, algae will develop, and the limescale that precipitates can damage your liner by staining it. To avoid this, you should use a winterising product for your pool. 

Our winterising product, Puripool® Super, contains an anti-scale agent and an anti-algae agent to prevent the formation of scale and the development of algae. Puripool® Super is compatible with all treatments (bromine, chlorine, salt, active oxygen) and all filtration systems (sand/glass filters, cartridge filters, etc.).

The water in your pool is precious, so take care of it all year round, even in autumn and winter. Here are the golden rules for a successful end to the season:

• Do not empty your pool or lower the water level
• Leave the filter running for a few hours a day
• Maintain the water with suitable products
• Make it easy to restart the pool in the spring

To ensure that the water and equipment are fully protected until the pool is restarted in spring, we recommend that you leave the filtration system running for at least 4 hours a day, at times when the risk of frost is greatest.

In the coldest regions or during periods of frost, we recommend leaving the filtration system running 24 hours a day. Continuous filtration will prevent ice forming in the pool's hydraulic circuit.

Winterising your salt pool is an essential step in the lifecycle of your pool. If you don't, you risk damaging the quality of your water, your pool and its electrolysis system.

Maintain the quality of your equipment and optimise its lifespan!

• When temperatures fall below 15°C, your appliance Automatic SALT will switch itself off. Consult the user manual or refer to your manufacturer if necessary.
• If you wish to close your pool completely, drain the cell of your electrolyser. After removing your measurement probes, store them in a conservation solution in a frost-free room.  

Without a winterising product, algae will grow, and calcium deposits will form, which can damage your pool lining by staining it. 

To prevent this, you need to use a winterising product for your pool. Our winterising product, Puripool® Super, contains an anti-calcium agent and an anti-algae agent to prevent the formation of scale and the proliferation of algae. Compatible with all treatments (bromine, chlorine, salt, active oxygen) and all filtration systems (glass, etc.).