Why You Need a Pool Cover
There are basically two main
reasons to have a pool cover. The first is to reduce maintenance. By
covering up your pool, you will be protecting it from leaves, dirt,
bugs, and many other things that cause more work for you and your pool
system. They can also protect your pool from extremely cold weather and
retain heat from the sun. The other main reason to have a pool cover is
for safety. Many pool covers are designed specifically to hold the
weight of a child or small animal. These covers also keep maintenance to
a minimum
Choosing a Style
Think about and discuss the reasons you
need a pool cover.
Solar covers are designed to receive the heat from
the sun in the day time and retain that heat within the pool during the
night time. If you have a pool heater, using a solar pool cover will
require less work from it and will save you money and maintenance in
that regard as well. These covers also reduce the evaporation of the
water and chemicals in your pool and keep the general debris out of it.
A
winter cover, best for locations that receive very cold winters, will
give you basic protection from weather. Another interesting part of
winter covers is the way they protect the pool water from the sun,
therefore keeping algae to a minimum. A winter cover will save you money
and maintenance time when it’s time to make your pool summer-ready once
again.
Finally, if you are choosing to use a cover as protection for
your child or pet, go with a safety cover. These covers are designed
specifically to withhold the weight of a child or small animal in order
to avoid any serious accidents. As mentioned above, this type of cover
will also reduce general maintenance.
Buying Your Pool Cover
You will need to measure your pool
size before you actually purchase a cover. Use a tape measure, make sure
you have a partner to help you hold the tape measure, and measure the
pool in feet and inches. If you have curves in your pool, figure out the
radius of the curve. Although some pool covers are custom made, many
will simply stretch completely over the pool. Before you measure your
pool, decide what style you want so you know how much detail of
measurement you will need.
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