When it comes to taking off your pool cover, timing is everything. Taking it off too soon can lead to costly repairs, while leaving it on too long can cause damage to the cover itself. To ensure your pool is ready for the summer season, it's important to know when the best time is to take off your pool cover. After 24 hours of circulation, test the pH and chlorine of the pool water and adjust it according to.
Chemical levels should be PH 7.2 — 7.6 ppm and chlorine 1.5 — 2.0 ppm. Take the pool cover and water bags to the entrance, remove all debris and wash them, let them dry, fold them up and store them for the fall. As a rule, you should not leave the pool cover on all the time. In fact, removing the pool cover on a humid, sunny day can help heat the pool, which in turn reduces running costs. On windy days, consider using a clear or bubble cover to prevent water evaporation.
For owners of an in-ground pool, the problem is a little different. Heavy snow can stretch and damage the cover, but you usually don't have to worry until there are two feet of snow or more on the deck. Also, you have to think about what will happen to all that stagnant water if you leave it on the deck for a while, especially in winter. A little water can freeze, which can further stress the cover. And once it melts and it's time to remove the cover, all the dirty water will be poured directly into the pool if you don't pump it. During the cold winter months, homeowners use their pool covers the most.
Closing the pool and keeping it covered reduces maintenance and makes the pool cleaner by re-opening it for warmer weather. While you are covered during the winter, it is sure that water will accumulate on the pool cover. This is when a lid pump is essential to keep water out of the cover. Automatic pumps can be left on the lid. But Aqua Pools recommends removing the pump, including the hose, and putting it inside during the cold.
After the freezing has passed, be sure to remove the water while it is in liquid form. As the snow melts, it will start to freeze again, so remove the water from the pool cover while you can. Always cover your pool at night, as doing so will retain heat and prevent debris from falling into the water. But even the most expensive tires can be damaged by heavy snow, which can cause deck anchors to come off, break the cover and more. Canvas pool covers are made very thin these days and I no longer see cleaning the entrance as a viable option.
A canvas cover used to be thick and heavy, easily ten times more than ordinary day covers, which are essentially the thickness of a sturdy garbage bag. For this reason, it is recommended to use a transparent or bubble cover for the pool on dry and windy days. If you open a little too soon, leave the pump on and reinstall the pool cover until the weather warms up again. If you have an above ground pool, you'll be surprised to learn that your main concern isn't that snow can damage the pool cover. When you open your pool during the season, chances are you still don't have enough water in the pool to get your system up and running. Calcium Hardness: Calcium is needed in your pool to prevent water from finding its own minerals and leaching metals and masonry into the pool system. Keeping a cover on during rainy weather can also cause rainwater to put pressure on the cover, ultimately causing the cover to sink. When using a deck pump, the hose should be placed away from the pool and house to divert water from your home.
If you live in a rural area with a lot of rodents, or if you just want to make sure your cover will be in good condition by the end of the season, consider buying one of these sturdy containers with a zippered lid to keep your cover secure. Pool ladders & handrails: pool ladders and handrails can be difficult to install if you are not familiar with how they go together. Closing a pool is fraught with possible damage to the pool if you do it incorrectly, or if your homeowner's quality tools are insufficient to prepare for winter and blow up the pipes. This is the lowest the water should go down, and DON'T forget to turn off the pump once the pool is low enough, as it could easily drain the entire pool if the pump is left on too long. Instead of placing the cover on the floor, in the corner, you should hang it on the drawstrings, of the bag, if possible or protect it with dryer sheets and moth balls if necessary.
