Winterizing

[tgbfdl]

Hello

Hope this is not a stupid question. Had a vinyl inground installed 45 days ago. We live in Wisconsin and it is getting to be the time of year to shut our pool down. Our PB agreed to do the first year closing at no charge to us. He is recommending that we install a mesh safety cover for $1699. Do I really even need a cover if it's going to be mesh? The snow will melt off and get into the pool anyway and the pool area is fenced in for safety already. Am i just being frugal? Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[bobodaclown]

Mesh safety cover won't allow people to fall through and keep will keep debris out, but water will still go in. You'll still need to vacuum and clean opening.

 

[Chemnut]

It's great for backyards with a lot of trees. If you don't have a lot I used to scoop them out daily.

 

[tgbfdl]

I get what you're saying regarding the safety factor but the pool area is fenced in seperately and cannot/will not be accessed during the winter for any reason other than routine inspection.

 

[bobodaclown]

It's personal preference. You don't have to have one, unless local laws say otherwise.