How do you secure an above-ground pool for winter cover?
Use cover clips to keep the cover firmly in place: To prevent damages on the winter cover due to heavy winds, use cover clips to secure the edge of the cover. The clips will keep the cover firmly in place and prevent it from flipping which can cause tears and breaks in the surface of the cover.
Can I leave my above-ground pool uncovered in winter?
In short, no you don’t. Your pool won’t be damaged beyond repair or needing a major cleanup if you choose to go without a winter cover. But winter swimming pool covers protect your pool against an array of problems that you likely don’t want to deal with come pool opening season.
Can I enclose my above-ground pool?
Inflatable pool enclosures are ordered in a rectangular size to cover the pool and deck portions. An airlock or zipper door can be placed in any location. Inflatable enclosures aren’t perfect, however — they need to be deflated during strong winds and heavy rain or snowstorms.
How do I keep my above-ground pool from freezing in the winter?
Preventing Ice & Snow Damage
- Always use an Air Pillow under winter pool covers.
- If the pool leaks during winter, release the pool cover.
- Remove snow buildup on top of the pool – carefully.
- Use skimmer closures like Skimmer Plug, to protect your skimmer, and wall.
- Use a good Pool Cover Pump to keep the ice sheet thin.
What can I use instead of a pool cover?
Tarps. An ordinary tarp from the hardware store or home center can also make a cover for an above-ground pool, since many are made from the same polyethylene material used for commercial pool covers.
How do you keep a winter pool cover from blowing?
Pool Sandbags
Placing water-resistant sandbags at an even distance around the edges of your pool cover will deter even the strongest winds. You can make this option even more secure by adding some pool clips to the edges of your cover as well.
Can you run the pump with the winter cover on?
Absolutely! A cover does nothing to interfere with the water circulating through your system. It doesn’t touch your pump or any other piece of equipment you have. When your pool is covered during these winter months, you can run it less, thus protecting the pump from premature aging.
What happens if you don’t winterize your above-ground pool?
Without winterizing your pool, the water could turn green with algae. If the chlorine system stops functioning, you’ll say adieu to the beautiful blue pool you know and love. Come spring, your pool will be a homely sight and cause a real dent in your wallet. Bacteria that feed on algae could even cause health risks.
How do I make my pool usable year-round?
If you want to be able to enjoy your pool or spa in all types of weather, you’d need the proper enclosure. The Pool and Spa Enclosures are built for year-round use. The polycarbonate panels in the enclosures provide good insulation properties by allowing the sun’s rays to shine through creating a “greenhouse effect”.
What is the purpose of a pool dome?
Benefits of a Retractable Pool Dome
Retractable pool domes greatly enhance the swimming area and allow for year-round use. Homeowners, condominiums and hotels are unable to use their outdoor pool when the weather is inclement or during the colder months.
What is the best way to winterize an above-ground pool?
How to Close Your Above Ground Pool in 10 Steps
- Step 1: Deep Clean.
- Step 2: Balance your Water.
- Step 3: Add Winterizing Chemicals.
- Step 4: Add Pump Protector.
- Step 5: Protect Your Return and Skimmer.
- Step 6: Prepare Your Filter for Hibernation.
- Step 7: Clear the Pool.
- Step 8: Set Up Ice Equalizer Pillow.
Do you cover the skimmer with winter cover?
As for the skimmer plate, you can decide whether or not to cover it. I recommend that you do, because otherwise you’ll need to drain your pool below the skimmer line. That’s never a breeze to do. Plus, if your water freezes it can cause permanent damage to the skimmer.
Can I use a tarp as a pool cover?
A tarp is an oversized waterproof cover used to protect swimming pools during harsh weather conditions. It’s fixed with water bags placed in each corner, allowing it to stretch over the entire surface of the pool. While cost-friendly and easy to set up, tarps are typically less durable than pool safety covers.
Can I make my own pool cover?
If buying a manual or automatic pool cover reel just isn’t in your budget, the good news is that you can easily and inexpensively build your own to make caring for your swimming pool so much easier.
What can I use to weigh down pool cover?
You can buy sand bags for relatively cheap, and use them to weight the cover. If you have patio umbrellas with weighted bases, you can even use those plastic bases as weights for your pool cover, creating a dual-purpose outdoor accessory to save time and money.
How do I stop my tarp from blowing up my pool?
To secure the cover, place several sandbags or coffee cans filled with sand around the edges of the pool to help with holding cover in place. Make sure you have enough sandbags or coffee cans filled with sand to cover the entire perimeter of the pool’s cover.
Should I cover my pool pump in the winter?
Yes. The best way to remove ice and water from the swimming pool cover is to use a cover pump. Either before the water freezes or when the ice melts use the pump to remove the ice/water from the cover.
How do I protect my pool pump in the winter?
You should have a freeze protection device that will automatically turn the pump on when the temperature drops to around 34 degrees. A freeze protector will keep your pool running as long as the temperature remains close to freezing.
Does an above-ground pool freeze solid?
Above ground pools can freeze solid, especially in negative degree temperatures. Above ground pools will freeze solid from side to side within a few days in temperatures below zero degrees. However, very rarely will a pool freeze all the way to the bottom.
How much water should I drain from my above-ground pool for winter?
4 to 6 inches
Adjust Water Levels
In most cases, you will want to drain the pool to be at least 4 to 6 inches below the top of the skimmer. This allows adequate space for expansion of the water throughout the winter without risking damage to the pool.
Can I enclose my outdoor pool?
Many people ask whether it’s possible to build an outdoor swimming pool first and then enclose it later. This is a fair question, and the answer is easy. Yes, of course, it is possible. OpenAire has added enclosures to pools that were outdoor facilities for years before the owners or managers decided to enclose them.
Why do people in Florida cover their pools?
Keeping Out Debris
No one wants to swim in a dirty pool, which is why many Florida homeowners invest in pool enclosures. Not only is the net fine enough to keep out bugs, it can also block dirt, twigs, leaves, and other debris from falling into your pool.
Are pool enclosures worth it?
Your pool will be much cleaner overall due to it keeping out extra debris. A pool heater and pool enclosure is a perfect combination that will extend your swim time. While pool heaters make you dive into the water even during cold days, having pool enclosures help protect you from rain and snow.
How do I winterize my above-ground pool without draining water?
Do You Need to Lower the POOL WATER When You Close? – YouTube
How much water do you leave in an above-ground pool for winter?
Adjust Water Levels