Pool cover holes

[Belluca]

I have an in ground pool with a tarp-like cover. Now that the snow has melted I’ve noticed a bunch of holes and tears in the cover. When i attempted to pump the water off of the cover i wound up pumping pool water out as well. The only idea i had so far was to switch from water bags to bungee cords in order to try and get the cover as tight as can be. Before i pump water out of the pool by accident i was wondering if anyone else had a better idea.
Thank you

 

[ajw22]

Forget about the pumping and just pull the cover off when you are ready to open the pool.

 

[Newdude]

It wouldn’t hurt to SLAM the above water before it gets dumped into the pool water. You will be FC-ing it either way, might as well get a head start.

 

[Belluca]

Forget about the pumping and just pull the cover off when you are ready to open the pool.

 

[Belluca]

Brilliant ! Thank you

 

[dw9000]

Tarps being tarps