How to Winterise or Store a Bestway Pool

As the weather cools, it’s time to prepare your Bestway above-ground pool for the winter months.

You have two options: dismantle and store it, or winterise it if you want to leave it set up. We recommend winterising or storing your pool in September or October. Pick a sunny day so the liner can dry thoroughly, as a damp liner may develop mould.

Winterising involves stopping filtration while protecting the pool from the cold. Here’s how to get started: 

Winterising Your Pool

Winterising allows you to keep your pool set up during the colder months. You can choose between two methods:

1. Active Winterising

During active winterising, your filtration system runs for a few hours each day. This method is ideal if your pump is protected (in a shed or technical room) and temperatures stay above 5°C. 

• Clean pool surfaces to remove debris.
• Empty the skimmer basket and change the filter. 
• Regulate Alkalinity, adjust the pH to 7.0-7.4 and shock with chlorine. 
• Set your pump to run for 3-4 hours daily, ideally when temperatures are lowest.
• Cover your pool with a cover to keep out debris. 

2. Passive Winterising 

Passive winterising shuts down the pool for the season, ideal for areas where temperatures drop below 5°C and the filtration system isn’t sheltered.

• Clean pool surfaces and check pH levels, adjusting if necessary.
• Shock treat the water; let it sit for 24 hours.
• Empty and clean the skimmer basket and the filter. Once dry, store them in a place protected from moisture. 
• Lower the water level to below skimmer height to protect plastic parts.
• Cover with a pool cover, remove all pipes, electrical parts, and the pump.
• For cartridge filters, remove and store the cartridge; for sand filters, remove the sand and store it in a dry place.