Standard Winter Covers - Expert Tips & Advice

• Winter Covers are made with sufficient overlap to cover the pool.
• Measure your pool and order your Winter Cover based on your pool size, not by the cover size.
• Purchase the highest quality Winter Cover your budget will allow. It pays dividends!
• Standard Winter Covers are made to "lie on the water" and not to be tee-peed. Covers are not made to stretch tightly over the pool to allow water runoff. This can ruin your cover.
• Aboveground pools in cold climates MUST use an ice equalizer air pillow. Pillows should be filled with air to no more than 75% capacity. Inflate pillow(s) a few days prior to covering the pool to ensure there are no leaks. Secure the pillow to the center of the pool (whether it be round or oval). Tie it with a nylon cord.
• Water tubes (for inground covers) should be filled to approximately 75% capacity. We recommend that you fill the water tubes with water taken from your chemically treated pool. This does two things: it lowers the pool water level and keeps algae to a minimum inside the water tube. A submersible cover pump works great to fill the water tubes.
• In-wall skimmers and return fittings should be protected and/or plugged. We offer the original Gizzmo(s) for most skimmers and a host of plugs for the return.
• If you live in a high-wind area, we recommend the use of cover locs, water tubes. Wind is the single biggest cover destroyer. Protect your pool cover to mitigate flapping.
• Inground pool lines should be "blown out" to eliminate standing water that may freeze and crack the plumbing. Remove water from filter, pump, heater and other apparatus that may get damaged if freezing temperatures exist. Save all the plugs and fittings for spring start-up.
• If using a mesh cover you may want to add a Keeper Klean™ floating black cover to the water before you put the mesh cover on. This will greatly aid you in keeping the water clear for the winter and mean an easier spring start-up.
• Add our Winter Pool Secret™ to the pool before covering. This kit saves you money, is easy to use, and is a 3-in-1 treatment. This is all you need.

And feel free to call us if you need any help, 1-800-983-7665. We are here 6 days a week and the people who answer the phones really know how to assist you. We're all pool professionals, and we look forward to helping you get the right Winter Cover for your specific pool and situation.