Best cover for keeping mom's pool closed long-term
- Thread starter lbeachmike
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Also, I have a quote for a replacement solid LoopLoc cover to match what is already there - from Ramapo Valley Pools for $6200. And another $1K to clean up the mess on the existing pool cover + light acid wash + "re-winterization" (??) Is this reasonable? Is there a more cost efficient approach to getting the replacement cover and for the cleanup? (pics added - I know, it's a mess!)
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Why do you need any acid wash to just cover it again? Don't bother with an acid wash until you are opening the pool to show the house.
Re-winterization depends if it was done well the first time it should still be okay. Tell them you are not holding them responsible.
Ask them how much to cleanup the mess on top and around the existing cover, remove it, and install the new cover.
Re-winterization depends if it was done well the first time it should still be okay. Tell them you are not holding them responsible.
Ask them how much to cleanup the mess on top and around the existing cover, remove it, and install the new cover.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Have you looked under the cover to see the water level and water condition in the pool?
How do I choose which pump to use for my pool cover? I am familiar with Little Giant brand pumps - I am assuming they are still the best?
Re: size / HP - I am assuming this is not so important since the speed to pump the water probably doesn't matter so much?
If this will be left plugged in outside and the cord length is not adequate, is it safe to simply use a heavy duty extension cord exposed to the elements?
Re: size / HP - I am assuming this is not so important since the speed to pump the water probably doesn't matter so much?
If this will be left plugged in outside and the cord length is not adequate, is it safe to simply use a heavy duty extension cord exposed to the elements?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
This was answered in...
www.troublefreepool.com
If you need to use an extension cord you need to keep the connection off the ground and not let it get wet or it will GFCI trip. There are weatherproof boxes made to protect and extension cord connection.
Best cover for keeping mom's pool closed long-term
My mom is older and lives alone on limited budget. Unfortunately she has an in-ground pool with a Loop Loc cover that has some rips and needs replacement. If the pool will remain closed as long as my mom lives there, what is best to do from here? I was going to replace the Loop Loc with another...
www.troublefreepool.com
If you need to use an extension cord you need to keep the connection off the ground and not let it get wet or it will GFCI trip. There are weatherproof boxes made to protect and extension cord connection.
That thread was much more broad in scope and you recommended a single model in that thread. I appreciate that, but I had some specific questions on it. I like to have an understanding of things. Certainly my choice is not just limited to a single option? I see several options on Amazon - it looks like the same one you suggested is considerably cheaper -This was answered in...
Best cover for keeping mom's pool closed long-term
My mom is older and lives alone on limited budget. Unfortunately she has an in-ground pool with a Loop Loc cover that has some rips and needs replacement. If the pool will remain closed as long as my mom lives there, what is best to do from here? I was going to replace the Loop Loc with another...
Given the pics I've added, is anybody able to tell from these pics if I am able to clear off the current cover and patch the holes, instead of the very expensive replacement?
The pool company was claiming that this was the bulk of the job and so they dropped the price a little but were still including the other things if I wanted them. I basically have to try to find other quotes, but given that nobody was calling back and all that has been going on with mom, this went on the back burner. Now I am running up against the colder weather coming.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yup, buy it on Amazon then or whoever has the best terms for you.
ACP-1700 is overall the best pump. Good float switch, does not clog easily, has a long cord, tall motor does not get submerged quickly.
It has an occasional air lock problem that this video shows how to fix....
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The fact is you have to pay their crew for a day of work whatever you have them do. There is enough work that they cannot commit the crew to another job after yours that day.
That makes sense. I would probably have to find a small-time pool person for a cheaper price, but that comes with its own set of risks.
What do you think about just cleaning and patching this cover to try to keep it for a while longer?
Oh yay, extra projects - I'm not busy enough
Do you happen to know the difference between the Select Series version of the same model shown here?
Here’s my setup:
Very happy with it. 4 years running.
Very happy with it. 4 years running.
I think one of the most important specifications is the depth of water when the pump shuts off. The APCP-1700 turns on at 2" of water depth and shuts off at 1.5". I prefer a pump that will pump to a lower depth.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
That cover looks rotted and beyond its useful life. Can't really tell from a picture. If this was the middle of the summer I would say to clean the cover off, take it off, and inspect it. Tears can be repaired with good quality tarp tape. But if the fabric is rotting it may not hold up for long.
You are backed into a corner with winter coming. If you want to try repairing it then you need to get on with it.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,582
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It really does better then that. The tradeoff is you ingest more tree debris into the pump that clogs it.