Do I Need to Pump Water Off My Mesh Pool Cover?

Pumping a mesh cover will always pump pool water, as there is nothing separating pool water from rainwater. The mesh cover must float on the water. During the cold winter months, homeowners use their pool covers the most to close the pool and keep it covered, reducing maintenance and making the pool cleaner for warmer weather. While the pool is covered, it is inevitable that water will accumulate on the cover. This is when a lid pump is essential to keep water out of the cover. Automatic pumps can be left on the lid, but Aqua Pools recommends removing the pump, including the hose, and putting it inside during cold weather. After the freezing has passed, it is important to remove the water while it is in liquid form. As the snow melts, it will start to freeze again, so remove the water from the pool cover while you can. There are benefits to having a cover pump on both mesh and solid covers. The pump helps maintain the water level at the optimum height for pools with mesh covers where water drains into the pool, while the pump prevents unsafe water build-up on solid pool covers. When deciding what type of deck pump to buy, it is important to consider all available options and the maintenance required for each one. Mesh covers don't need a pump on top because they only let pool water through. Using a pool cover when the pool is not in use will help protect it and reduce maintenance. With this design, this cover prevents most sunlight from passing into the water, but you also don't need a submersible pump on top. You'll spend less time cleaning your pool to remove unwanted contaminants and more time enjoying it. The pool water below deck must be maintained at an adequate level for both safety and maximum deck longevity. Adding a water pipe in the middle or using wall bags around the edge of the aerial cover will keep the “wind whip” to a minimum. Placing the pump cover on a flipped disc or other plastic base with soft rounded edges helps prevent damage to the cover when attaching or moving the pump. The adjustment of the cover is done by grabbing two handfuls of pool cover on the edge and pulling hard on the pool. However, as its name suggests, an automatic cover pump automatically turns on when it detects water in the lid and turns off when the water has been removed, making it easier to use than other pumps. When pool owners are sadly at the end of their swimming season, they should remember to remove any water from their pool covers while they can. For solid pool covers, it is recommended that you keep your water level about 4 inches below your pool tile or below your vinyl skimmer. The water surface under your deck can provide support in case of heavy snow load and prevent your deck and docks from stretching too much. When using a deck pump, make sure that your hose is placed away from your home to divert any potential damage from heavy sticks caught between folds of your pool cover material. Tie it on both sides of your deep end using a long piece of string tied to your float to prevent discoloration or staining of your pool surface with a stuck float. Finally, clean any leaves trapped near your pool before closing it for winter.