I have a solid automatic safety cover, gizmos and L shaped pvc fittings that go above water level for returns. Can i install all of these and blow out without draining or should i drain below skimmer? Cover sags so much when i drain below skimmers. I have drained in the past but this is a brand new cover and do not want to put unneeded stress on it.
Drain water with automatic cover?
- Thread starter bhubb
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Auto-covers are designed to rest on the pool water. You will damage the auto-cover if you drain the pool and close the auto-cover.
If you are going to drain, you must fully open the auto-cover and use a separate winter cover for the off season.
If you are going to drain, you must fully open the auto-cover and use a separate winter cover for the off season.
I would recommend either a skimmer plug or an aquadoor skimmer faceplate to close off the skimmer
I've seen people use the above ground style winter balls under winter covers. Dont know how they hold up tho
I too have an autocover. Want to use it to close for winter. I bought Aquadoors for my 2 skimmers. Do I have to drain to below skimmer just to install Aquadoor? And then refill to support autocover. I'd like to avoid having to drain at all. Is there another product I can use to keep water out of skimmer?