Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could suggest what to do when a neighbor tree litters my pool with leafs whenever they start falling. I was thinking of getting a net and cover the pool whenever it’s not in use. I have asked the owners if I could trim down the overhang, they say yes, but that didn’t help the situation at all as these leafs still find their way into the pool. Will a solar cover or net help to keep them out? I will try to add a pics of the tree. Thanks
Leaf issue from neighbor tree
- Thread starter guddylover
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- Jun 22, 2014
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
A cover is certainly one option. If you Google "Skimmer Leaf Guard" you should also see other example of preventing a skimmer blockage which might help.
If you want to put some cash on the problem- how about an autocover? Place the tracks along the edge of the pool and the motor/cover track along the deep end.
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For you, it would help with heat and water retention also.
Maddie
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For you, it would help with heat and water retention also.
Maddie
Will this work on a non-rectangular pool shapes?If you want to put some cash on the problem- how about an autocover? Place the tracks along the edge of the pool and the motor/cover track along the deep end.
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For you, it would help with heat and water retention also.
Maddie
We have a similar problem. I realized this spring that 99% of every leaf I have netted, skimmed or roboted out of my pool belonged to someone else. 
How about asking the neighbor if you could take the tree down entirely? You would probably have to pay to take it down, but at least the leaves will not be an issue anymore. You could also replant another tree in their yard away from the pool to be "environmentally correct".
A solar cover will not keep them out. This type of cover floats on the water surface which is several inches below the lip of the pool. When leaves get on my solar cover, they eventually get into the pool - either along the perimeter or when I roll up my solar cover. A pool net cover will work if you are still using the pool. A safety cover will also work. Once my safety cover is installed in the fall, I just use my leaf blower to get the leaves off the cover. I try to install my safety cover before the leaves start changing color and falling.
I think it could be done I imagine, but you've got such a small amount of decking around the pool it might be tight.
I was looking for a picture to show tracks around a squiggly pool shape... .this is all I found:
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THere are also Semi-automatic covers that use a rechargeable drill to open and shut.... saves money since no electricity needed to cover.
I was looking for a picture to show tracks around a squiggly pool shape... .this is all I found:
Semi-Automatic Swimming Pool Cover | Unique Pools & Spas
PowerTRAK Semi-Automatic Swimming Pool Cover was designed for smaller pools where getting power to the swimming pool is not practical. Get a quote today!
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THere are also Semi-automatic covers that use a rechargeable drill to open and shut.... saves money since no electricity needed to cover.
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Is the tracks anchored down into the deck?I think it could be done I imagine, but you've got such a small amount of decking around the pool it might be tight.
I was looking for a picture to show tracks around a squiggly pool shape... .this is all I found:
Semi-Automatic Swimming Pool Cover | Unique Pools & Spas
PowerTRAK Semi-Automatic Swimming Pool Cover was designed for smaller pools where getting power to the swimming pool is not practical. Get a quote today!
THere are also Semi-automatic covers that use a rechargeable drill to open and shut.... saves money since no electricity needed to cover.
Are the tracks installed on the deck??? Yes, right along the pool edge. Very low, easy to sit on and not feel the tracks.
Maddie