is this a winter pool cover for heavy new england snows? Do i put a pillow underneath when i close the pool is there enough room?
1252372
We live in Washington State. We get some snow but not a lot. 18 inches at most. It has worked really well for us and we put a pillow underneath so the water doesn't collect in the center of the pool once the snow melts. I think it would work for you too. We really like it!
1252373
It would not work in your winters. It's not very thick or strong enough to hold snow.
165770
not warm enough for winter. For summer, it depends where you live. It is kind of flat. The cover is great. I inspected the small zipper and found out the silk filled is shredded not long fluffy silk floss.
265227
My pool is approximately 12 1/2 feet and the blanket fits it well, so I dont think you should have a problem.
2099818
We live in Sacramento, mild winters. But, we still clean & put the pool away when fall arrives. We clean & fold the cover & store in garage during winter. Your things will be cleaner & last longer. Besides, doesn't it SNOW in Chicago? You definitely put your pool & cover away in shelter during fall until end of spring!
52649
I haven't found a standard pool cover yet that will keep ducks out. The cover is very lightweight, but it appears to have held up over this severe midwestern winter we've had.
2199625
I would not recommend it for below freezing temps. it is not thick. winter I use it and a down feather comforter. summer I only use this. I also live in Texas.
2233681
Our pool was averaging 76-78 degrees before the cover. Now it averages 82-84 degrees.Hope this helps!
303868
I use my leaf cover as a Pool Cover. I had a solid Pool Cover before with Big Problems. Every time it rained water would build up on the cover. The water on top of the cover would push the pool water out. I would have to pump the water off the cover then refill the pool to the proper level.
2167413
It is not insulated for very cold weather. there are dual flaps, but they do let the cold in. Not sure about snow as ours is under a covered porch.
1288329
I've always used the small 4 foot square pillow . This year however, I ordered the wrong pillow and received the longer type. It really doesn't matter what size you use since the purpose of the pillow is to absorb ice from expanding to the point of pushing out your pool walls. I have a 24 foot above ground pool and I've always used small pillows with no problems. I also use a snap-on plastic skimmer cover which allows me to raise the inside pool water up to the 4 foot high rim. This prevents any thick ice to form on the winter cover surface. Also, don't inflate your pillow all the way. Leave room for expansion and movement.
2535
Well, we have a 32' pool and the bubble wrap pool cover rolls up on it. That stuff is almost 1/2" thick and we have no problem with that. If you only have a thin leaf cover on it I would think you would get a whole lot of feet on there. I would also suggest that you buy the recommended pole with it because we used PVC and it sags.
2180715
I have the 8' pool and I tuck the 10' solar cover around the edges and then cover it with the pool cover. The solar cover does a good job keeping the pool warmer.
899622
We always put the cover supplied over the tent which really insulated the entire tent / we even brought an extra tarp for rain - if needed - it wasn't needed - have not used it in winter but I bet it would be air tight and as warm (as possible) even in cold weather! We tested it prior to use with a water hose - not one drop of water came in the tent! We had a couple of cool mornings (40's) but very cozy inside the tent!Betty P. from VT
724002
I'm doing it. Even freezing temperature shouldn't effect it. It floats, keeps debris out, adds insulation, and it has been unaffected by two months in the water under our winter cover.
724003
Sure, you can leave the solar cover on. It will still add some heat into the water but the better use is that it will keep debris out of the pool. Even if the pool is not used during the winter season.
1460327
I didn't measure it because every year closing the pool is a Big Thing for me. I am not handy and I hate seeing summer end. However, the cover is large enough to overhang and did a good job of covering the pool.
1234279
I used this all last winter. I didn't have a snow suit on him but did have a blanket in case the sides popped off. I had a safety first seat and the cover wouldn't hook on wear the seatbelt holds. So I used either a snow suit or cover. Although the distance in and out from the vehicle was not far enough for me to worry. I live in northern MN, winter here can be vicious.