Should I cover Intex pool?

Conserves Water

A covered pool conserves water by losing less due to evaporation. This means you won't be filling up your pool as often as you did when you were cover-less. If you live in a drought area, using less water is the smart way to go.

Should you cover your Intex pool when it rains?

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.

Should I cover my above ground pool when not in use?

Minimizes Evaporation

Using a pool cover overnight can reduce evaporation. Plus, the cover will trap accumulated moisture, and it'll naturally go back into your pool. You'll be rewarded with a more consistent water level and maybe even a lower water bill.

Should I put a tarp under my Intex pool?

At the bare minimum, yes you should put a tarp underneath your Intex pool. Inflatable pools, Bestway and Summer Ways pools will also benefit from a tarp. What is this? Although a tarp will help protect your pool there are far better choices such as foam tiles or proper commercial under pool pads.

How long can you leave water in Intex pool?

The Importance of Proper Filtration

Run your filter pump for at least 12 hours a day, every day. This will make sure all the water in your pool circulates at least once. In an ideal world of bottomless money vaults, you could run your pool pump 24 hours a day, but 12 hours is a good compromise.

Intex Metal frame pool cover

Can Intex pools be left up in winter?

In warmer climates, Intex advises to keep your pool up, if you prefer. However, you must winterize the pool when keeping it full throughout the winter. If your area maintains tropical climates all year long, you may not need to winterize your pool at all, especially if you use your pool on a regular basis.

Should I put a pad under my pool?

Yes! It is always a good idea to use padding under your liner as another layer to prevent roots, stones, or other debris from making a hole in your liner and causing a leak. There are many different kinds of padding on the market, to name a few there are: Gorilla Pad, Happy Bottom, and Foam Pad.

Should I put anything under my above ground pool?

Pool Floor Padding

By far the best material to place under a swimming pool liner is Armor Shield or Gorilla Pad. These materials are breathable allowing moisture to escape and are extremely tough, keeping insects and moles from coming through and piercing the vinyl pool liner.

Can you put an above ground pool on grass?

Installing an above-ground pool on a natural grass lawn is not a good idea, particularly if you plan on taking down the pool for part of the year. There are several reasons why natural grass and above-ground pools do not mix well, but one of the most important is that the pool is going to kill the grass.

Should I cover my Intex pool every night?

So, should you cover your pool every night? Yes, you should cover your pool every night for several reasons. First off, a pool cover saves energy and conserves water by decreasing the amount of make-up water and evaporation.

What happens if you don't cover above ground pool?

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.

Should I leave my 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.

Should I turn off pool filter when it rains?

Answer: It should not matter much. It could help to filter debris and contaminants the rain washes into the pool. However, lightning can be a concern with the filter running.

What happens to above-ground pool when it rains?

The Problem with Rainwater

This can cause a chain reaction of events which can make pool maintenance a huge nightmare. Low pH not only makes the water cloudy and uncomfortable for swimmers, it causes chlorine to break down which allows algae and bacteria to grow.

Should I put dirt around my above-ground pool?

Do not attempt to install an above-ground pool below ground where all sides of the pool are surrounded by dirt. The weight of the soil when it becomes saturated with water will cause the walls to collapse. Professional excavation is recommended if more than a few inches of slope must be removed for the pool to fit.

Can you put a pool on pavers?

Pavers must sit on solid earth, level and covered up with a solid layer of 3-4 inches of compacted stone dust inside the pool. This will make for a solid base and a professional pool bottom that will last the lifetime of the pool. Pools are heavy when water is in them. Make sure the pavers are on solid earth!

What can I use as a pool pad?

Carpet. Carpet is an economical option that you can easily find for cheap or even free. Although it is not as protective as a pre-cut pool pad or foam tiles, it does protect against possible threats that could tear the liner. I generally recommend using two or three carpet layers because it is not very thick material.

What do you put under kids pool?

How do I keep my above-ground pool from freezing?

Air Pillows, aka Ice Equalizers or ice compensators, are your best defense against ice damage. The presence of an Air Pillow prevents ice from freezing under the air pillow, which stops solid ice sheets across the top of the aboveground pool.

Can I leave my above-ground pool up all winter?

It's possible to leave your above-ground pool up all winter with the water in it, since draining it completely may cause it to collapse.