To measure for a pool cover, measure the pool opening or waterline dimensions that the cover manufacturer asks for, not the size of the surrounding deck and not automatically the size of an old cover. For a simple rectangle, record…
If you are using a bubble-style solar pool cover, the bubbles go down against the water and the smooth, flat side faces upward. That is the intended installation direction used by solar-cover manufacturers and pool-cover instructions. The bubble layer helps…
If you live where winter brings prolonged freezing conditions, a useful rule is to close your pool when the water is consistently about 65°F (18°C) or cooler, but before freezing weather can threaten unprotected plumbing and equipment. The calendar matters…
A pool cover thickness chart is most useful when it starts with one distinction: not every pool cover is measured or judged in the same way. Bubble-style solar covers are commonly sold by thickness in mils, while winter tarps are…
