I am having the problem of water going over the top near the swimming ledge. I have already cut my cover so leaving it larger is not an option. If I cut it where I have the issue, how much heat loss will I experience? Any other recommendations? I’m not really thrilled about cutting it.
Cutting Solar Pool Cover and in-floor cleaning system
- Thread starter Vikki
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum! :handshake:
There will be increased heat loss with any water left uncovered. What does it have to do with an in-floor cleaning system?
I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.
There will be increased heat loss with any water left uncovered. What does it have to do with an in-floor cleaning system?
I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.
- Feb 6, 2015
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- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
Is it just one of the pop-ups that is pushing water onto the cover when that pop-up is shooting water toward the pool wall? My top step pop-up does that - it's such a small amount of water and it drains off easily, that I don't worry about it. That steps pop-up is a low pressure head and the flow is lower than the other heads(A&A in floor).
Who is the manufacturer of your in-floor? Is it possible to turn the in-floor off while the cover is on (returns separate from the cleaning system)? What type of pump do you have - single speed, 2 speed, VS? Put your pool info in your signature - it will show in each post so we don't have to ask each time -- Pool School - Read This BEFORE You Post
How quickly does the water drain off the cover? If it drains slowly, maybe stick a pool noodle under the edge of the cover to help prevent the water from puddling on the cover (or cut a pool noodle lengthwise and slip it on the edge of the cover). It is highly unlikely that the pop-ups will push enough water onto the solar cover to sink it.
Is it just one of the pop-ups that is pushing water onto the cover when that pop-up is shooting water toward the pool wall? My top step pop-up does that - it's such a small amount of water and it drains off easily, that I don't worry about it. That steps pop-up is a low pressure head and the flow is lower than the other heads(A&A in floor).
Who is the manufacturer of your in-floor? Is it possible to turn the in-floor off while the cover is on (returns separate from the cleaning system)? What type of pump do you have - single speed, 2 speed, VS? Put your pool info in your signature - it will show in each post so we don't have to ask each time -- Pool School - Read This BEFORE You Post
How quickly does the water drain off the cover? If it drains slowly, maybe stick a pool noodle under the edge of the cover to help prevent the water from puddling on the cover (or cut a pool noodle lengthwise and slip it on the edge of the cover). It is highly unlikely that the pop-ups will push enough water onto the solar cover to sink it.
Welcome to TFP!!!I had a similar issue with my previous pool. If you cut the cover back a bit, the amount of water rolling over on top should decrease.
Interesting thought above about maybe using a lower velocity head.
- May 22, 2013
- 2,796
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)