Above Ground Pool Freeze Plug

The regular gizmo has 1 1 2 inch threads and features a generous bar style grip for easy handling.

Above ground pool freeze plug.

Schedule your free home site evaluation islander inground pools view details inground vinyl pools view details above ground pools view details intex pools view details supplies accessories view details enjoy the perfect pool on any budget swimming pools are a great addition to any house. It is designed to absorb the expansion of winter freeze up in swimming pool skimmers. Above ground pools can freeze solid especially in negative degree temperatures. Winterizing plugs are also known as freeze or expansion plugs.

The plug must be flush in the light housing. No need to replace the current faceplate these are made to fit the inner dimensions. Above ground pools will freeze solid from side to side within a few days in temperatures below zero degrees. Make sure that the plug is pushed in all the way.

Lower the pool water level lower the water level to between 4 to 6 below the skimmer. A simple design these rubber plugs with two are used to prevent pool pipes from damage due to freezing. Aquatix pro pool winterizing plug premium 1 5 to 2 swimming pool winter expansion plugs with ss screw stainless steel bolts heavy duty rubber protect your equipment today. The ice sheet at the top will typically become thicker by one fourth inch every few days.

The regular gizmo is 9 inch long and installs in short skimmers found in both above ground and in ground swimming pools. Plug your return fitting in the inside water side of pool with a threaded winterizing plug. Insert a winterizing plug into the inlet. Remove drain plugs remove the drain plugs from the pump strainer basket housing the pump volute the filter tank and the heater.

Are used to prevent pipes from filling with water and freezing during winter months. 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. New on the market for winterizing inground and above ground vinyl pool skimmers is the skimmer plug which seals up against the inside of your existing skimmer faceplate for a water tight winter skimmer plug. Choose from a variety of above ground pools jacuzzi hot tubs spa supplies and much more.

Unplugged pipes allow water to seep in and freeze during the off season winter months which can create extensive damage. 4 1 out of 5 stars 170 8 95 8. All rubber pool plugs. However very rarely will a pool freeze all the way to the bottom.

Keep the drain plugs handy they will be used in step 17.