{"title":"Step 4 — Winterize the water return","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden min-h-8 relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"streaming-animation markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the water level has been lowered, protect the returns to prevent damage from freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor an above-ground pool, install the yellow winterizing plug on the return, especially in areas with heavy snowfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUse the designated wrench to tighten it securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor an in-ground pool, after blowing out the lines, add pool antifreeze to the pipes, then install the winterizing plug with the designated wrench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Add Teflon tape to the plug threads before installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bouchon-hivernage-joint-etan-che-sp1450wp2-hayward","title":"Replacement winterizing plug with O-ring for Hayward SP1450WP2 jet fittings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis winterizing cap is designed to effectively replace the original model on Hayward Turbo-Boost SP1450T jet fittings. 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