Cannonball Pools

Help your pool cover do its job

Regardless of what kind of pool you have, you not only have to protect your pool from winter weather; you also have to protect your pool cover . Winter storms are already threatening to march across the Midwest, sneak in from the South and nail the Northeast. It's criticial to take care of the cover that protects your pool and keep ice and snow from building up on it. Here are some tips for removing ice and water from a pool cover:

The best method is to use a cover pump:.

• Wait for a warm day, when the ice has melted. Never try to remove ice from the pool cover; the sharp edges can cut a whole or gash in the cover. Keep the water level on top of the pool cover to a minimum to prevent large blocks of ice from building up.
• To prevent the pump impeller or filter from getting clogged with leaves and debris, place it inside a 5 gallon bucket that has a few holes drilled into it. Place the bucket with the pump on the pool cover. Never place your cover pump directly on the cover. Most pumps are strong enough to pull water through the cover and drain your pool.

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