Building a tent-like cover for my in-ground pool to reduce leaves

[sungchiahao]

I am in Phoenix, AZ. And my yard and my neighbor's yard have tall trees that shed leaves in summer like crazy. It will fully clog up my skimmer overnight and I had one pump died partially because of it.

I am looking for DIY options for covering that can catch leaves. I looked up traditional pool covers for my size of ~20x40ft and they are over $100, where as a heavy duty tarp is about $50. I also see some bird nets for koi ponds, but I'm not sure if they are good at catching leaves.

Anyone have experience building something like this? Is it a bad idea?

 

[cowboycasey]

Here is a mesh cover and it does work for keeping leaves out of the pool I used one that is 20x24 on mine this last winter..

You would have to get 2 of them....

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MH3CPHV

 

[Orion7319]

I am in Phoenix, AZ. And my yard and my neighbor's yard have tall trees that shed leaves in summer like crazy. It will fully clog up my skimmer overnight and I had one pump died partially because of it.

I am looking for DIY options for covering that can catch leaves. I looked up traditional pool covers for my size of ~20x40ft and they are over $100, where as a heavy duty tarp is about $50. I also see some bird nets for koi ponds, but I'm not sure if they are good at catching leaves.

Anyone have experience building something like this? Is it a bad idea?

I bought one of these. Works pretty well at keeping pine needles out for me. Still have to get the stuff out of the pool, but I have a skimmer robot for that.

Amazon.com: CMW Skimmer Wizard - Skimmer Guard, Check Out Our Video Below, Fully Assembled (Basket is 20"x 13"x 5"deep, to fit All Skimmer Openings): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: CMW Skimmer Wizard - Skimmer Guard, Check Out Our Video Below, Fully Assembled (Basket is 20"x 13"x 5"deep, to fit All Skimmer Openings): Garden & Outdoor

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