The heated temperature of your pool water totally depends on the starting temperature, the time, fuel or electricity you're willing to use along with the type of heater system you choose.

The natural gas or propane heaters will heat more quickly and you will see a 6-10 degree raise in temperature per hour.

The electric heaters and the heater/chiller will raise the pool temp 2-8 degrees per hour depending on which heater you purchase.

An exception may be when using the 110v Heater, as it's a less powerful heater and works best for our 6ft Honchos. Other exceptions may include deep freezing temperatures over an extended period of time. You'll have an easier time reaching and maintaining hot tub temperatures with our Inflatable Cover and our lined and insulated pool, The Honcho.

If you decide to you want to winterize your Cowboy Pool yourself, here are instructions for draining and preparing the equipment.

• - Unplug your pool pump.
• - Turn your multiport valve on the top of your filter to Waste. If you do not have waste then use backwash.
• - Plug your pump back in and watch the level of your pool start to empty through your backwash hose. *IMPORTANT* Do not allow the level of your pool water to go below the top of your two suction holes inside your pool. Otherwise you can cause damage to your pump if it runs dry.
• - Unplug your metal drain plug on the lower side of your pool to allow the remaining water to drain out.
• - If you do not have access to your pool drain plug then you will need a sump pump to pump the remaining water out of your pool.
• - Next, follow the instructions below based on which pump you have.
  • - Lift control multiport valve handle and rotate so as to set pointer on valve top between any two positions. Leave valve in this“inactive" position.
  • - Remove multiport valve from the filter body by loosening the screws and allow it to completely drain. Set the valve in a dry place. Drain the water from the tank.
  • - Remove the pump pot strainer housing from the pump. and Remove the plug on the side of the pump to drain pump to winterize.    
  • - Unplug your pump
  • - Open the air release valve and move the multiport valve handle to the winterize position [between Filter and Waste] This will allow air to through to all ports.
  • - Remove any drain plugs from the filter and pump.
  • - Open your pump pot lid and leave it with an air gap.
  • - Backwash filter system completely. See Cleaning Instructions.
  • - Run a filter cleaning chemical through filter system as per cleaner instructions.
  • - Turn pump off. Disconnect hoses from skimmer and return fitting.
  • - Remove drain plug from bottom of filter tank.
  • - Unscrew drain plugs located at bottom of pump trap and front of pump housing. Let water drain completely.
  • - Disconnect filter to pump connection. Loosen union connection on discharge of pump and remove from pump. Lift and remove pump and pump base from filter base. Store inside.
• - Cover your pool.
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If you have a heater, unplug the drain plug on your heater. It is a gold metal piece at the bottom of your heater unit that needs to be unscrewed to allow water to drain.

Remember, every part is replaceable or repairable, and we can help you navigate any issues that arise with your pool or equipment.

We recommend keeping your pool filled with water and having the water pumping throughout the year. Surprisingly, keeping water in the pool at all times minimizes the chance of corrosion of the metal stock tank.

Even in freezing temperatures, as long as you maintain power, it’s a good idea to keep your Cowboy Pool filled with water and circulating, rather than “winterizing" your pool.

In freezing temperatures, switch your timer to "On" to program your pool to circulate, until the temperature outside rises above freezing. *You do not want frozen water in your pump or hosing.

In the cooler months, you need to use much less chlorine. We recommend about one tab per two weeks to as little as one tab per month. Supplement with liquid chlorine as needed, especially if your pool will be in use in the colder months.

We recommend keeping your pool filled with water and having the water pumping throughout the year. Surprisingly, keeping water in the pool at all times minimizes the chance of corrosion of the metal stock tank.

Even in freezing temperatures, as long as you maintain power, it’s a good idea to keep your Cowboy Pool filled with water and circulating, rather than “winterizing" your pool.

In freezing temperatures, switch your timer to "On" to program your pool to circulate, until the temperature outside rises above freezing. *You do not want frozen water in your pump or hosing.

In the cooler months, you need to use much less chlorine. We recommend about one tab per two weeks to as little as one tab per month. Supplement with liquid chlorine as needed, especially if your pool will be in use in the colder months.