01/23/2026
Inclimate weather is approaching our state this weekend, and we pray 🙏 that everyone stays safe and is prepared for the storm. Our team is offering extended services on Friday 1/23 and Saturday 1/24. Salt bags are getting scarce at local hardware stores, but we have plenty in stock at our office. If you would like us to deliver and or spread salt for your driveway and sidewalks, we would be happy to help out.
Cost for salt delivery and or spreading:
• $35.00 Per 50 lbs. bag of salt delivered and spread on driveway and or sidewalks, using fewer than 5 bags.
• $25.00 Per 50 lbs. bag of salt delivered and spread on driveway and or sidewalks, using more than 5 bags.
• $20.00 Per 50 lbs. bag of salt delivered only.
Call 678-794-9360 or email us at [email protected] to schedule this extended service.
Inclimate Weather Advice:
While salt provides some freeze resistance, saltwater pools are not immune to freezing, and significant damage can occur to equipment like the salt cell, plumbing, skimmers and equipment if not properly prepared for winter. The salt water in pools lowers the freezing point from 32°F (0°C) for fresh water to around 28°F (-2°C) for saltwater pools.
Immediate Actions During A Power Outage:
1 Turn Off Power Breakers: Go to your electrical panel and shut off the breaker to the pool equipment to prevent it from cycling and potentially breaking when power returns to the house.
2 Drain Equipment: Remove drain plugs from the pump(s), filter, and heater, and open all valves to let water flow out, preventing ice expansion. If your equipment is below water level, keep the valves shut so you don’t drain the pool.
3 Disconnect Motor: Disconnect the pump motor to ensure it can't turn on when power returns, then remove the pump pot lid.
4 Insulate & Cover: Wrap the equipment with blankets, towels, or pool noodles, and cover the entire pad with a tarp to block wind and trap heat, raising the temperature.
5 Skimmers: To prevent your pool skimmer from cracking in freezing weather during a power outage, the best method is to place a plastic bottle inside: an empty plastic bottle (like a water bottle or small milk jug) filled about one-third with non-toxic pool antifreeze (or just air if no antifreeze), capped tightly, and dropped into the skimmer to absorb ice expansion. the bottle (even without antifreeze) provides a crushable buffer for ice expansion, but adding antifreeze inside the bottle ensures it stays liquid and protects the skimmer, making it the recommended practice for proper winterization.
6 Contact Us: Call or email our team if needed.
We pray 🙏 that everyone stays safe and is prepared as the storm approaches!
All the best,
~Backyard Escape Service Team
