How do I remove a full water cover from my pool?
Before you can remove the cover, you have to remove the water that’s on top of the cover. While you can try siphoning the water off with a garden hose or scooping it with a bucket, a much more effective method is to use a pool cover pump.
When can I take my pool cover off?
The recommended time to open up your pool is when temperatures in your area consistently hit 70 degrees. While 70 degrees isn’t exactly swim weather, these temperatures can promote algae growth. This can be especially problematic if you use a mesh pool cover, as the water will get plenty of sunlight.
Should you remove water from pool cover?
It is vital to remove excess water from solid tarp style winter covers, commonly used on above-ground and some in-ground pools, to avoid damage to the cover and the pool. This can easily be done with a submersible pump on your pool cover whenever temperatures are above freezing, and liquid water is present.
How do I remove a solar pool cover by myself?
Fold the cover back about 3 feet and, while holding the top end in place with one hand, lift the cover and fold it under itself another 3 feet. Flip the cover over itself another 3 feet. Continue folding the cover in this accordion-style manner until you reach the other end of the pool.
Is it OK to leave pool cover off?
The longer you leave your pool cover on, the more likely it is to tear and rip. The elements put stress on your pool cover which can then lead to damage. Additionally, debris and animals can cause rips and tears too. Be sure to take good care of your pool cover to keep your water clean and clear.
How do you remove a safety pool cover?
How to Remove a Safety Pool Cover. With a helper on the other side of the pool, put your foot on the cover seam that runs between you – with your opposite hand, grab the cover where the next seam meets the strap/spring. When the cover is folded into one long section, fold this in half, then half again.
Can a pool cover be repaired at home?
If you put off making repairs to your safety cover in the spring, and are now just remembering the problem, now is time to take action. Many pool safety cover repairs can be performed at home, while others should be professionally repaired by the manufacturer or a local textile sewing company.
Can a mesh pool cover be removed for winter?
If you have a mesh or solid safety pool cover, pictured left – removing and storing the pool cover for winter is not so much trouble, but if your pool cover looks more like the one on the right – it’s gonna take a bit longer and requires a bit more care. Here’s how to remove both pool cover types, safety pool covers and solid pool covers.
How big of a hole can I make in my pool cover?
Very small holes in a safety cover may not be a concern. They usually don’t spread, due to the tight weave of the cover material, so holes under 1/2 in. in diameter may not be a concern. Small rips, up to 6 inches, can be repaired with our 4×8 inch Safety Cover Repair Patches.