How do you store a winter pool cover?
When storing the cover, do not set it on the floor. Hang the bag high off the floor so no rodents can burrow into it over the summer. If necessary, store the cover in a covered plastic bin or in a large garbage pail.
How do you store a hard pool cover?
To store your pool cover, lift (don’t drag) the folded pool cover out of the pool and finish folding it into smaller sections so that it fits inside the bag it belongs to. Hang the bag somewhere off the ground so that no animals climb into it. If you don’t have a bag, a storage container with a lid works just fine.
Should I leave my pool cover on in winter?
Must You Use a Winter Pool Cover? No, but winter covers protect your pool from stains, algae growth and poor water balance that could damage pool surfaces. Pool covers block both debris and sunlight, to conserve your winter chemicals and protect soft and shiny surfaces.
How long should winter pool covers last?
3-5 years
A winter cover is essentially a large, oversized tarp to prevent debris from getting into the pool, and minimizes algae growth over winter. Winter covers can last on average 3-5 years and will then need to be replaced with new. Having to replacing a winter cover every 3 years or so can become very costly.
Do mice eat pool covers?
They can quickly chew holes right through thick pool covers and chew up wiring inside of expensive equipment causing irreparable damage and costly repairs.
Can you leave a pool covered all year?
A pool isn’t designed to be stagnant during the warm months of the year, and pool covers deteriorate faster in strong summer sunlight. Leaving the pool closed all summer is a guaranteed way to end up with a green, smelly mess and permanent stains or damage to the pool surfaces.
When should I take the winter cover off my pool?
Mid-March is fine after a milder winter, while April is better after a colder season. But any Midwesterner knows that trying to predict the weather in the heartland is futile. In simplest terms, look for consistency. You want to be sure that your area is free of frost.
Should a pool cover have holes in it?
For safety reasons; if someone should end up under the pool cover, air will come in through the holes. These small holes prevent a large pool of water from getting on the pool cover. All Intex pool covers have these safety holes, except for the covers for the Family Swim Center Pools.
How tight should a winter pool cover be?
drum-tight
Safety covers should be drum-tight, with only a slight deflection in the middle. When covers are too loose, leaves can blow under easily, and a high water level in springtime quickly traps leaves and turns your cover into a giant tea bag.
Do pools attract rats?
Pools Prove Popular with Rodents Although pools are popular with rodents during the winter, the good news is you can take steps to minimize the likelihood that rats, mice, squirrels and chipmunks will convert your winterized pool into a shelter, both when you first close the pool and periodically throughout the season.
How do you store a pool blanket?
To prevent mildew, the cover must be completely dry before it is stored. Your cover likely has seams on which you can fold it to prevent creasing in other, unwanted areas. Once it is folded on the seams, you can roll it up the rest of the way and place it in a large bag. Many solar covers come in a bag for storage.
Can algae grow in a covered pool?
Keep it covered. Covering the pool is a good way to prevent algae growth. The right cover keeps algae from entering the pool, but it also keeps leaves, bugs, bacteria, and dirt from decomposing in the pool, providing algae with food.
What do you do with snow on your pool cover?
Here are a few ways you can remove the snow from your pool cover:
- For light snow, use a vacuum pole with a brush attachment to reach the middle of the pool or use your leaf blower to blow the snow away.
- For more accumulation, you’ll want to use a long-handled broom.
- A cover pump will remove water caused by melting snow.
How tight should my winter pool cover be?
How do you keep a winter pool cover from sagging?
You can put air pillows under your pool cover. Air pillows will prevent water from pooling in the middle of your cover. Ensuring that the weight of the water is distributed around the air pillows will prevent the cover from getting torn or from sagging.
Does a pool cover need a pillow?
We strongly recommend using an air pillow under your winter cover. The first reason to install a winter cover air pillow is to protect your pool from expanding ice. When you don’t use an air pillow, the cover sits right on top of the water and the ice will want to expand outwards.