Closed pool = birdhouse!

[Chewbubba]

For the last 2 years, upon re-opening my pool, I take the cover off and find a dead bird or two at the bottom.

I'm guessing they see the holes in the liner where hoses were and think that it might make a good nesting place or something.

Anyway, I need some weatherproof ideas to cover the holes that will keep the birds out without leaving the hardware in the liner.

 

[Chewbubba]

I figured I might use duct tape, but I didn't think it would stay on over the winter and come off when it got really cold. I didn't figure duct tape would hurt the vinyl liner.

 

[Perpetual summer]

I am sorry and surprised you didn't get a response, duct tape might leave a residue. If you can take a pic it would be easier to fully understand what is going on.

 

[SuzyQ52]

I have an extra big cover - I'm not sure if it's for an 18' or 20' pool (I have a 15' pool). It hangs down the sides enough to cover both the intake and outtake on my pool. No holes for birds to see.

 

[zea3]

If you just want to cover the holes try some sheets of flexible magnets. Sandwich the pool liner between 2 sheets of magnets. You might try a set of magnetic air register covers.

 

[Chewbubba]

That's a clever idea. Never knew that existed. HOWEVER, since it's magnetic, doesn't that mean it has iron and therefore will get rusty over time?

 

[Chewbubba]

@Perpetual Summer - this is what I was talking about. With the cover on, these holes are dark and inviting... I guess. Anyway, the one in the picture gets mostly covered, but the return hole does not.

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[Chewbubba]

The magnets were a fail. They are just too weak and won't hold together through the vinyl liner.

I'm thinking about just rigging up something I can loosely screw into place to block the holes. If I invent something genius, I will post it (patent pending).

 

[AftonJeeper]

You could try a piece of pipe with caps on both ends, or just tape the ends shut.

 

[ike0069]

Leave the fitting in place, that will block the hole. I've never removed the thru-wall fitting, just the hoses.

 

[Chewbubba]

I never leave the ports in. I always take them out clean them, lube the gaskets and store the gaskets in ziplock baggies.

Anyway, I guess it is a non-issue now. I put the leaf net on there, and just let it hang lower on the side with the holes. I can be so dumb sometimes...
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