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Winter Shield: Securing Your Pool Cover
Winter is knocking on the door, and while we may enjoy the coziness indoors, our pools need a bit of extra care. Ensuring your pool is properly shielded during the frosty months will save you a lot of trouble come springtime. Let's help you get started with the right winter cover, ensuring your pool’s safety and clarity.
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Key Takeaways:
1. Right Size, Right Fit: Purchase based on your pool size, NOT cover size. The cover size is 3-4 ft bigger than the actual pool size. This will ensure that the product will fully cover your top ledges, allowing your cable and winch to safely fasten the cover to the pool. For pools with larger than 6” top rails, we recommend purchasing a cover 4 ft larger than your pool size.
2. Avoid Rips: Mask those pesky sharp edges to ensure your cover remains tear-free.
3. Tighten Up: The magic of a winch ensures your cover stays right where it should be.
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Safety First: Before draping the cover, use cloth or masking tape on sharp pool edges. It's an easy trick to keep the cover rip-free.
2. Thread the Cable: Thread the cable through the grommets around the pool cover.
3. Balance It Out: Place the cover over the pool, making sure it's even all around.
4. Winch It Good: Feed both cable ends into the winch and turn that handle! If adjustments are needed, give the tension handle a twist.
Resources Mentioned:
1. Pool Cover: This is the main shield against winter's harshness. Remember to buy based on pool size!
2. Cable and Winch: The dynamic duo ensuring your cover stays put.
