Best Winter Cover - Cold Climate

[TortugaCat]

We need to start thinking about a cover for our pool and our PB is recommending Loop-Loc as the best option, followed by a solid cover with water bags that would need to be pumped, which is significantly cheaper. We will have one cover for the pool and a separate cover for the spa so that it can stay open later in the season.

Any recommendations, rants, or raves about your pool cover? Anything we should consider before purchasing?

 

[Marty D]

I can't help as I am looking also. We live in Long Island. Lots of trees and snow. Hope someone helps.

 

[EVChargeGuy]

I think we're on our 11th year with a Loop-Loc & it looks new.
We're on Long Island NY and have had our share on bad weather over the years!
At times there must have been 3-4(or more) feet of snow & ice on the cover
One thing to note is the we had the pool closed for 8+ years with the Loop-loc installed the entire time exposed to everything mother nature could throw at it.
I strongly recommend it.

 

[Marty D]

I think we're on our 11th year with a Loop-Loc & it looks new.
We're on Long Island NY and have had our share on bad weather over the years!
At times there must have been 3-4(or more) feet of snow & ice on the cover
One thing to note is the we had the pool closed for 8+ years with the Loop-loc installed the entire time exposed to everything mother nature could throw at it.
I strongly recommend it.

Hi, we also live in Long Island - east Quogue and looking for a winter cover. Is your cover a solid or smart mesh? Thanks.

 

[EVChargeGuy]

Hi, we also live in Long Island - east Quogue and looking for a winter cover. Is your cover a solid or smart mesh? Thanks.

Not sure of 'Model type' but the cover allows water to pass threw it, I'm guessing it's a smart mesh.
Some pine needles will get threw it but it keeps everything else out

 

[wayner]

Those types of covers are the best way to go, at least in my opinion. They are safer and less unsightly than solid covers. They let water through so when you uncover in the spring you will likely have to pump water out as it will likely be full to the brim and slightly rebalance stuff like CYA and salt (if you have a SWCG).

 

[Marty D]

Not sure of 'Model type' but the cover allows water to pass threw it, I'm guessing it's a smart mesh.
Some pine needles will get threw it but it keeps everything else out


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Is there a tool to use to put the cover on and off for those springs ? What is the name ? I need to get one.

 

[Joshii]

It's called a thingy. You can get it here
Amazon.com : Loop Loc Metal Spring Installation and Removal Tool : Swimming Pool Covers : Patio, Lawn Garden

 

[TortugaCat]

Thanks for all of the recommendations. Looks like the Loop-Loc is the way to go. Now to figure out when to close the pool...

 

[EVChargeGuy]

Is there a tool to use to put the cover on and off for those springs ? What is the name ? I need to get one.

My Loop-Loc cover came with the tool with an Allen key stored in the tool. Getting a T handle Allen key or drill bit is the way to go.

Edit: sry Marty, thought you were the OP -OOP's

 

[bmoreswim]

Merlin SmartMesh is the competition. Pretty much the same thing just less well known.