How to drain water from winter pool cover

How to drain water from winter pool cover?

The first thing you need to do is to determine the source of water. There are many possible sources and causes of water leaks, so it is best to know where the water is coming from before beginning to solve the problem. A good way to determine the area of the leak is to place a bowl of water under the drain hole where the water is dripping out. If the liquid level decreases, you have located the source. If the water level remains the same, then you know the water is dripping

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How to drain the water out of winter pool cover?

First, you need to decide whether it is a vinyl pool cover or a synthetic (Polar Fleece, etc.) pool cover. Rarely is there a plastic or rubber pool cover that does not have a drain. However, there are some with a drain in the middle of the pool cover. If you have a drain in the middle, you can cut a hole in the cover to fit over the drain and let the water drain. If your cover comes with several grommets,

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How to drain water from plastic pool cover?

For plastic pool covers, you can first remove the foam strips (if they are still in place) and then put a towel over the cover. Make sure the towel is long enough to cover the pool cover completely. You can then place a bucket underneath the cover, at least two feet away from the pool. Pour the water onto the towel. If the water does not drain immediately, saturate the towel with more water so that the water can drain. Leave the cover in place while the water drains

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Do you need to drain water out of winter cover?

No, you don’t need to drain water out of your pool cover unless you decide you do. A lot of people opt to add chemicals to their pool water during the colder months to help maintain a safe level of chlorine, even after the heating season ends. If you choose to drain out your pool cover, make sure you do it slowly and securely. Otherwise, you risk getting water everywhere — not only in your yard, but inside your home.

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How to drain water out of pool winter cover?

Getting rid of residual pool water after winter is a bit more complicated than the process of filling it with water in the first place. The biggest challenge is getting to the pool cover or the leak. With a vinyl cover you can usually reach the edges from the ground, but an aluminum pool cover may require a ladder and a strong arm to lift it up. Once you’ve located the cover and made sure there’s no debris underneath it, you can slowly pull it up so the water

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