Opened up today, looks nice!

[avspin]

Second year with a tarp over my electric cover. FC 4 at open. Now to get the 54 degrees up. Next year I'm going to try with the cover rolled up and only the tarp instead of under the tarp for support. See if it's still as nice and save my cover some life.

 

[Saturn94]

Just be aware that with just a tarp with no support underneath it can be a death trap for anything/anyone that gets on it.

I cover our mesh safety cover with a tarp and always open to a clear pool even with water temps above 60. Yes, dealing with two covers is a pain, but it makes spring cleanup a breeze and I can open and close when I wish (usually open early May and close early October).

Oh, and covering the mesh safety cover has greatly extended it’s lifespan.

 

[Texas Splash]

Looking gorgeous from the biggest little city n the world!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Nice! FC of 4 on opening?? I think that's a record almost.

 

[avspin]

Just be aware that with just a tarp with no support underneath it can be a death trap for anything/anyone that get on it.

I cover our mesh safety cover with a tarp and always open to a clear pool even with water temps above 60. Yes, dealing with two covers is a pain, but it makes spring cleanup a breeze and I can open and close when I wish (usually open early May and close early October).

Oh, and covering the mesh safety cover has greatly extended it’s lifespan.

I have to drop the water about 3-4 below tile for freezing. Didn't do that about 10 years ago and tile just flaked off and had to replace. So dropping it that far puts a lot of stress on the stitching of the cover and shortens lifespan. Just ordered a new one $2400. So don't which way to go next winter.

 

[Saturn94]

Would inflatable pool pillows (or whatever you call them) help support the cover during the winter?

 

[avspin]

Would inflatable pool pillows (or whatever you call them) help support the cover during the winter?

Don't think so. Usually 2-3' of snow and ice. Tarp might not even stay.

 

[MITBeta]

Nice! FC of 4 on opening?? I think that's a record almost.

Mine was 4.5ppm on opening after bringing FC up to SLAM before covering/closing.