Hard freezing weather is a rarity in the state of Louisiana, so preparing your swimming pool in Lafayette, LA for freezing temperatures might not be something you are used to doing. Freezing temperatures can damage pool equipment and plumbing if proper precaution and preparation are not taken. However, there are some pool companies who are ahead of the game and use smart technology with “freeze protection” built in, so their customers need not worry about the freezing cold.
Most Louisiana residents know that during a cold snap, sometimes running faucets is a good idea to prevent water from freezing in the pipes. The same has been done for swimming pools. Running the pump 24 hours a day during periods of hard freezing temperatures will prevent the water from freezing in the pipes which can cause them to crack or burst. But with the built-in feature of freeze protection, physically going outside to run your pump during a freeze becomes obsolete. Smart technology takes care of that for you.
If you have exposed pipes and plumbing for your pool, wrap them in a similar way to your outside pipes and faucets. Pool noodles are also a great way to insulate long, exposed pipes: slice the pool noodle along the hole and slip over the pipe, tape shut, and you have a well-insulated pipe. This can prevent the PVC pipe from cracking during these freezing periods.
Proper water chemistry for your pool in Lafayette, LA is also important during a hard freeze. Appropriate salt levels should be maintained in your saltwater pool during a cold snap. Do not forget to remove your automatic pool cleaner. Drain it and store it out of the cold, so it does not get damaged.