Depending on where you live, you may want to totally drain an above the ground pool, especially if your area is prone to freezing temperatures.
When such pool is not being used, it is always a good idea to cover it to keep dirt and leaves out.
Yes, with continued use of chemicals. Otherwise, you're going to have a nasty mess to clean out come spring.
not really Ive never had one on mine, however I also look after it all year round. If you intend to ignore it for an extended period of time it would be a good idea to cover it as it will stop a lot of rubbish from falling in it.
To keep out debris and help keep water warm.
If your losing water over the winter season, then you most likeley have a leak.
The purpose of an above-ground pool cover is to prevent leaves, dirt and other debris from falling into the pool reducing the frequency that the pool needs to be cleaned.
It may not be necessary to cover an above ground pool over winter. If a full emptiing and power wash are done in spring
because the water will freeze.
Anytime you want to put it in. I leave mine in over the winter, under the pool cover, and ocassionally run it.
no
They are the same thing basically. Pool Cover, Solar Cover, solar Blanket are all used interchangeably. It's basically some material, usually a plastic bubble mesh or vinyl covering that goes over the pool. The exception to this is Winter Cover which generally is heavier and designed to protect your pool during long winter months.
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The pool, filter, and pump all need to be drained. If it is a soft sidered pool, it should be collapsed and covered with a tarp. If hardside pool, cover will a pool cover once drained down.
You need to have a windbreak around the pool.
If the water balance is correct then no it will be fine, but in my experience it's generally not so I'd advise to remove it, dry and fold, and store out of direct sunlight.
form_title=Swimming Pool Cover Installation or Replacement form_header=11603 Please specify the purpose of the pool cover. (Choose all that apply)*= [] Keep out children and pets [] Replace fencing for code compliance [] Provide winter protection [] Protect pool while away [] Keep trash and leaves out of pool Choose the type of swimming pool cover you would like:*= [] Safety Cover [] Automatic Cover [] Winter Cover [] Insulated Cover [] Spa Cover [] Would like recommendation Is the pool you wish to cover an in-ground or above ground pool?*= () Above ground () In ground
I'm not an expert, but I believe the cover is mostly to keep the pool as clean as possible.
To winterize your inground swimming pool, first backwash the filter, and then disconnect the pump. Purchase winterizing chemicals for the pool water, and be sure to use a pool cover.
You can rehang the liner on your above-ground pool if it fell over in the winter but you will need to remove the pool corner caps, the rail, and all of the water. You can then re-stretch the pool liner and refill the pool.
Placing an air balloon under your pool cover discourages the expansion of frozen water which can cause pool wall damage.