For example, a vinyl pool cover with maximum sun exposure may only last a year while an automatic pool cover may stay viable for 3 to 7 years.
If you touch the fabric and feel it to be brittle and stiff, it is probably time to replace it. Still pool fabric is more susceptible to the wear and tear mentioned above. Often, pool covers contain sewn threads that will become frayed, cut, or will even disintegrate over time. This can lead to holes and cover failure.
A tight cover will eventually stretch and open small holes that let dust and algae into the pool. Generally, a cover that lasts less than ten years was probably too tight for the pool. This is not considered a problem in the industry.
Winter Covers
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.
The cheapest covers may only last one season. Expensive brand name cover may last 3-7 years.
The Benefits of a Pool Cover
You'll spend less time skimming your pool to remove unwanted contaminants and more time enjoying it. It also slows water evaporation and chemical loss. So you won't need to replace the water and chemicals as often. And it can reduce heating costs because it traps heat under the cover.
15 year warranty (2 Years Full). Loop-Loc Mesh Safety Covers are the ideal choice for anyone who wants one-of-a-kind protection from the only pool cover proven safe and strong enough to support an elephant!
Besides offering energy savings, pool covers also do the following: Conserve water by reducing the amount of make-up water needed by 30%–50% Reduce the pool's chemical consumption by 35%–60% Reduce cleaning time by keeping dirt and other debris out of the pool.
The cover is designed to touch the surface of the water. So your pool should always be filled when covered, and the water level should never go below 18 inches from the top of the pool. Check the water level of the pool and fill it up if it goes below 18 inches.
If you don't cover your above-ground pool, it's going to get dirt, leaves, and other debris in it. Even if you don't have any trees nearby, the wind will still blow debris into the water. Not to mention rainwater!
All LOOP-LOC mesh and solid safety pool covers come with a 15-year pro-rated manufacturer's warranty. When completed and signed by the original purchaser, this warrants that the cover is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, when installed by a qualified swimming pool professional.
Just peel and stick, for pool cover repairs up to 8″ long, or link them together for longer tears. You can also use rubber cement and pieces of the mesh or solid safety cover material. Apply the glue to a patch on both sides and press together with something heavy until dry.
You should cover your pool every night for several reasons. First off, a pool cover saves energy and conserves water by decreasing the amount of make-up water. Also, it reduces the consumption of chemicals, and finally, it saves a lot of cleaning time since it keeps the debris out of the pool.
So while a solar cover won't actually 'turn your pool green', it will warm your water by up to 8 degrees, so if the other conditions are right, adding a solar cover can easily accelerate algae growth, very rapidly. You need to get the water balance in your pool right before putting the cover back on.
The size of your pool, the efficiency of your pump and filter, and how dirty your pool is are just some of the factors you need to consider. Nevertheless, most pool cleaning professionals would advise against running a pool pump for more than 8 hours a day.
The reason most of them are so expensive is they can double as a deck when the pool is covered up (and even when it's open, depending on the design). Because they have to withstand the weight of outdoor furniture and people, they need to be extremely secure.
Covers prevent evaporation
When the sun and your pool meet during the summer, this means that your pool water will disappear at a greater rate. Having patrons in the water during the day may reduce this effect, but an uncovered pool will still lose water during the night.
Solid covers prevent dirty water from entering the pool. This helps to keep the water clean when it's not in use. You could reduce your reliance on chemicals and your pool filter, simply by choosing a vinyl cover.
We use our pools all summer long, but if there are extended periods when you don't have time for a dip, it's extremely important to still remove your pool cover for a minimum of 1 day per week.
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.
When the water in your pool evaporates, it carries with it the heat, consequently cooling down your pool. So, if you can prevent evaporation, then you can significantly reduce the amount of heat loss. As such, covering your pool will help to warm the water up.
Safety cover sagging is okay, well in most cases. It is not the safety-cover that supports the snow and ice. It is the water underneath your cover that helps it and keeps it from sagging too much. Whoever sold you the cover should have warned you or directed you to read the directions.
In most cases, rips and tears in LOOP-LOC pool covers can be easily repaired, either by using a self-adhesive patch kit(for holes smaller than 3" x 3") or by contacting your local LOOP-LOC pool cover dealer, who will provide more information on sending your pool cover out for repairs.