Solar Cover in the Winter

[djust]

Is there any harm in leaving the solar cover on the pool with the loop-loc cover over it for the winter ?
I am not closing the pool and will be running the pump when needed through the winter.
The solar cover is a pain to store when it's not on the pool.

 

[ajw22]

I think you may find the environment between the covers a good place to breed algae.

 

[Newdude]

Freeze/thaw cycles may not be good for the flimsy little bubbles either.

 

[HeidiP]

The solar cover may also deteriorate faster, so it's your call. If it's close to end of life, throw it away, and start again.

 

[clduncan]

I kept mine on last year to open one day and find algae that quickly got out of control. I plan on this year keeping it on until the water is too cold to swim taking it off and maintaining until it gets closer to swim season next March.

 

[djust]

Looks like I will be storing it in the shop.
Thanks all

 

[1Sammy]

Get a roller which will make it very easy to put on and off. Then in the off season roll it up, cover with a black tarp and wrap a few bungee's around and store over next to the fence.

 

[Prickly]

Get a roller which will make it very easy to put on and off. Then in the off season roll it up, cover with a black tarp and wrap a few bungee's around and store over next to the fence.

Won't the cover get slimey when its rolled and covered all winter, or do the cold Temps prevent that? I won't be able to get the dry before storing because It will be cold and snowing at that time

 

[1Sammy]

Not to worry. Never had an issue. As good when put back on the water as it was when taken off.