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When preparing your pool for a storm, leave it uncovered. Installing any kind of cover across the pool will not do much to protect against dust and contaminants because storms often bring strong winds and heavy rain that can cause the cover to lift off your pool.
What do you do with an above ground pool when it rains?
Here’s a quick checklist of what to do after a heavy rain so you can get back to enjoying your pool as soon as possible: Remove debris from your skimmer and pump baskets. Skim your pool to remove any debris on the water’s surface, including bugs. Brush and vacuum your pool. Lower the water level if needed.
Should you leave pool cover on in rain?
Whilst it is preferable that you keep your swimming pool covered ahead of heavy rains to keep contaminants away, the cover may also be of little value in the event of strong winds accompanying a storm. It can easily be ripped off by gusts or torn by falling branches, sticks, or other sharp objects.
How do I protect my above ground pool from a storm?
Just follow the simple steps below to protect your pool against possible damage caused by high winds and heavy rainfall. Don’t Drain the Pool Water. Turn Off Power and Tie Down or Remove Equipment. Remove Pool Cover and Balance Your Chemicals.
Should an above ground pool be covered?
If you don’t cover your above-ground pool, it’s going to get dirt, leaves, and other debris in it. Even if you don’t have any trees nearby, the wind will still blow debris into the water. Your pool will quickly become very dirty, and it may even be unsafe to swim in if you leave it uncovered for more than a day or two.
Do pools overflow when raining?
Generally when it rains, your pool doesn’t overflow. You wait for excess water to sink into the ground, drain a little pool water, bring us a sample for testing, and then add the necessary chemicals.
What to do to your pool before it rains?
Give your pool a good shock treatment 1 to 2 days before the storm hits. You can bring the chlorine level up pretty high to prolong the pool being depleted of chlorine. Run the pool for about 24hrs after the shock treatment to allow the treatment to make its way throughout the entire pool.
Does leaving your pool cover on cause algae?
So while a solar cover won’t actually ‘turn your pool green’, it will warm your water by up to 8 degrees, so if the other conditions are right, adding a solar cover can easily accelerate algae growth, very rapidly. This will remove the phosphate build up, (the algae food), and thus, the algae starves.
How do you keep rain off your pool cover?
The best way to prevent large build ups of ice is to keep the water level on top of the pool cover to a minimum. You will want to keep a half inch of water on top of the pool cover to keep it from blowing during heavy winds.
Should I shock my pool while it’s raining?
Shocking your pool isn’t necessary, although, it’s not a bad idea either. This will help fight off any contaminants that the rain may have brought to your pool. Just make sure you drain the water to the correct level, check your pH, alkalinity and sanitiser levels, then shock in the evening after the rain has ended.
Should I cover my pool during a storm?
Do Not Cover The Pool DO NOT DO IT! Storms bring wind, and wind can cause falling branches and other flying debris that can damage pool covers. It’s much easier to remove debris from the pool after the storm, than it would be to replace an expensive cover.
Should you turn off pool pump during storm?
At the first sign of an incoming storm, you should turn off and unplug your pump. If this is left running during a storm, the motor may suffer electrical damage and short out. These items should be secured in a safe place to prevent damage and to ensure that they are not blown away in the storm.
When should I put my pool cover on?
Placing the cover over your pool when the water temperature is too warm will allow algae to grow beneath the cover until the water becomes to cool for algae to survive. Wait until the average water temperature is below 65 degrees before placing the cover over your swimming pool.
Should you cover an above ground pool every night?
Covering a heated swimming pool at night will reduce heat loss. For a swimming pool that relies on the sun for heat, covering it at night can still make it warm enough to swim in the next day, instead of losing all the heat overnight when the temperatures drop.
Should you leave a pool cover on during the day?
In dry and/or windy conditions, the evaporation rate of the pool increases. Therefore, it is generally beneficial to have a transparent or bubble cover on during daylight hours. In warm, humid conditions the evaporation rate decreases. In this case, it may be more beneficial to leave the cover off during the daytime.
Do I really need a pool pillow?
Do I Need A Pool Pillow? While they’re not 100% necessary, winter pool pillows are incredibly helpful. They help protect your pool from expanding ice and promote even weight distribution, which is why we highly encourage them for pool owners.
