Cover Types, Sizing and Safety
How to Install a Winter Pool Cover
How to install a winter pool cover: measure and center it, protect the waterline, then secure the edge with the winch and cable, weights or rope kit.
Close it, cover it, keep it clean
We compare winter and solar covers, cover pumps, reels and cordless pool vacuums by pool size, shape and season. Pick your pool type, the job in front of you or the gear you're weighing, and we'll walk you through it.
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Solar Covers and ReelsDo Liquid Solar Blankets Work?
Do liquid solar blankets work? They cut evaporation and hold some heat, but they can't warm a pool like a bubble cover. Here's what they do and don't do.
Cover Types, Sizing and SafetyHow to Install an Above Ground Pool Cover
Learn how to install an above ground pool cover: measure the pool, center the cover, tighten the cable or ratchet strap, and check the fit before winter.
Solar Covers and ReelsCan You Recycle Solar Pool Covers?
Can you recycle solar pool covers? Usually not in curbside bins. Learn what the plastic is made of, how to prep a cover, and how to cut replacement waste.
Cover Types, Sizing and SafetyHow Much Does an Inground Pool Cover Cost?
How much does an inground pool cover cost? See what drives the price of solid winter covers, safety covers and solar covers, and which supplies to budget for.
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What Is a Liquid Solar Blanket Made Of?
What is liquid solar blanket made of? Learn the main ingredient, how the invisible layer forms, when it helps, and when a bubble solar cover is the better buy.
Cover Types, Sizing and SafetyHow Much Does a Retractable Pool Cover Cost?
How much does a retractable pool cover cost? See the main price tiers for a manual or motorized retractable cover and the parts that change the bill.
Solar Covers and ReelsHow to Install a Solar Pool Cover
How to install a solar pool cover: measure the pool, trim the bubble side down, smooth the edges and use a reel so the cover goes on and off easily.
Cover Types, Sizing and SafetyHow Much Does a Pool Safety Cover Cost?
How much does a pool safety cover cost? See what drives the price, from size and mesh to anchors, steps and custom shapes, plus tips to pay less.