Preparing pools for extreme weather conditions in North Texas.

[@johnpublic3809]

Thank you for making this video. I made a shelter over my pool equipment with the pump running non-stop this week before a cold front hit. I used 3 blankets, a tarp, and a 45 Watt incandescent bulb in a fixture similar to yours. I placed a digital thermometer w/transmitter inside the shelter, and over 72 hours, the temperature inside the shelter ranged from around 55 degrees to around 48 degrees. That was with outdoor temperatures as low as 11 degrees with windy conditions. I never would have guessed a 45 Watt bulb would do the work, but it did. Thank you guys.

[@cowgaltx]

OMG!! Thank you soooo much for making this video. I live in Haslet, Tx. and my pool and equipment always seem to be more susceptible to freezing than my neighbors. We live in a cul de sac and we get all the wind from the north and south, depending on which way its blowing that day, across my pool. This video has been LIFE CHANGING for me. My husband always seems to be out of town when the freezing weather hits, so its me trying to keep things from freezing. I usually have to turn the breaker off and pull all the drain plugs just to keep my pool pipes from freezing, but then the top of the pool freezes because no water is circulating. For this current freeze, Jan. 29, 2023, going on now in North Texas, I have implemented your video and I am totally amazed and full of relief that I don't have to worry about anything with the pool. Yes, my husband is out of town again. lol

[@WarrenRapert]

Thanks for the video. I have also had success in North Texas the last few winters by stacking bags of bark mulch (and maybe pool furniture cushions) to insulate. Then cover the whole thing with a tarp. I then use the bark mulch in the spring flower beds. Thanks.

[@KathleenCole-b3g]

I really valued this video! Thank you from Atlanta, Ga.

[@danielmartin2556]

Thanks for putting this video together Todd and Jim. You guys are the best!

[@coolpoolpeople8056]

You're Welcome!!

[@Plurpals]

I cover mine also and I have two heat lamps underneath. I also run my freeze protection. Works so far…

[@michellepray6426]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@coolpoolpeople8056]

You're Welcome!!

[@zambra6858]

Thank you for making this video however, I do have a question. I encrude some damage to my pool due to the hurricane and they had to empty my pool now I’m facing a snowstorm coming our way what can I do to protect my pool?

[@TSXChef]

Very helpful video, thank you! Like the idea of light to provide some heat with combination of tarp to retain heat. Didn't think about the senor, and protecting filter gauge, all good points. Question? if we have waterfall feature, I would assume to run them as well to ensure water within the pipe is not stagnant for freeze? Also, would you recommend running the heater to heat the pool knowing if freeze is coming? or does that create more risk? thanks.

[@universaldonor3100]

I would becareful with the placement of the blankets 1. make sure the do not come in to contact with the pump motors 2. make sure they do not contact the actuators that could bind them and prevent complete mobent between pool mode and spa mode

[@ocalvarez007oliviacalvarez4]

Thank you!

[@pware9643]

why not just winterize the pool like everyone does north of texas.. drain below skimmer, drain all equip, cover pool, relax for 2-3 months.

[@caz8672]

I have asked that question myself several times to our pool company. I think they don’t want the maintenance $$ taken away. lol. Only thing I can think of. Couldn’t find anyone to winterize pool for us.

[@grantw5939]

In the Houston area. We cover our pool but don't winterize. We like to use the spa year-round (can uncover just the spa in

[@Plurpals]

@@caz8672do it yourself. Simple

[@Plurpals]

@@grantw5939that’s exactly what I do in Ga for the hot tub. Takes 5 minutes to winterize it if I lose power…

[@davidwelty9763]

I think it is very unlikely there will be similar blackouts in the future, the political fallout would be catastrophic. The power system has been hardened against future events. North Texas; an oven in the summer and a freezer in the winter :(

[@heydeereman1040]

Good luck finding incandescent bulbs now😢

[@evetsemanlluf9027]

Audio is horrible...can't hear most of what you're saying.

[@Kybone]

Turn on your subtitles