Swimming Pool Supplies - Swimming Pool Covers For All Seasons
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, a swimming pool cover is a major aid in maintaining your pool in tip top condition.
Autumn brings falling leaves that turn your pool into a pond. They carry bugs, bacteria and dirt with them and can clog up a filter. Leaves in the pool can also encourage the growth of algae. The leaves also provide shade that encourages the growth of certain other species.
Keeping leaves out of the pool can become a major headache. Skimming is not fun and you often have better things to do with your time. Automatic cleaners assist however leaves can fill them up fast or clog the hose quickly.
Fortunately the solution is easy with an easy-to-use pool cover. Leaves just blow off the surface or are easily removed when you roll up the cover.
Winter can bring lots of rain and in some areas lots of snow. Rain carries dirt from the skies and deposits it in the pool. It also carries air-borne algae that wind up in the pool water. Snow can freeze pipes and break them and the filters. Keeping the pool covered can help reduce both those problems.
Spring is the season for new life like bacteria, fungi, algae, and thousands of insect species. A pool cover will assist keeping these nasty critters out of your water and therefore off swimmers who use the swimming pool. Spring can also bring rain in certain areas, so a pool cover assists as discussed above.
Summer is often the time when the pool gets used the most.The need for a good cover becomes even more important. The extra use leads to extra hassle if you have to struggle to get you’re the cover on and off your pool.A solid roller and reel system can assist greatly here. An automated system makes it even more so.
Covers come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. Solar pool covers are increasingly popular (and encouraged) as the price of electricity continues to rise. Designer pool covers add a bit of flair to the pool however they can cost a bit of money. Pool mesh covers are a great way to keep the water surface open but still trap those leaves.
All these types of pool covers are available for above ground or in-ground pools.
An above ground pool is especially vulnerable because they tend not to have as sturdy filter systems, and sometimes not even a filter cartridge. Many owners also don't bother with an automatic robot cleaner for an above ground pool.
But in-ground pools need year 'round protection, too. They tend to be larger, so a solar blanket can reduce heating costs by as much as 75%, a great saving. They require more chemicals, which are costly however that can be reduced with a good cover because it lowers evaporation and burn-off from bright sunlight.
Keep your costs lower and your pool healthier while you reduce the need to do maintenance on your pool… Get a pool cover today. |
