I have a solid cover and use a pump in the center to remove rain water. It works but accumulates leaves and looks a bit unsightly. I’m considering tying an inner tube in the middle of the pool so it will hold the center of the cover higher than the sides and let the water drain naturally. The only possible downside I can think of is that it may cause problems if we have high winds that get under the cover. Has anyone else tried this method and does it work?
Elevating Center of Solid Cover Instead of Using Pump
- Thread starter The Cabana Boy
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It works if you can tie the tube so it doesn’t float away from the center.
We have a member who stacks 2 high and ties them both together and in the middle of the pool. It makes a better 'moat' that way and all the water is easily reached by the sides.
I have tie-downs on each side in the center of the pool for a volleyball net so it would be easy to secure the tube.
That’s an idea. I thought about putting a large plastic ball in the center of the tube if I needed more height.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,507
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
They make pool pillows for this purpose...