What is the purpose of a pool cover pump?

The cover pump works by pumping water off the pool cover. The pump is attached to a hose and placed directly on the cover. Most cover pumps are electric and will need to be plugged in to be operated. When using a cover pump, the hose should be positioned away from the pool and house to divert water away from your home.

What does a pool cover pump do?

A swimming pool cover pump removes water from the pool cover quickly and effectively. Although swimming pool cover pumps are costly, they're cheaper than hiring a swimming pool company to remove the water professionally.

Do you run the pool pump with the cover on?

Is It Safe To Run The pool Pump With The Pool Cover On? It is safe to run the pool pump and filter with a swimming pool cover on. The pool cover doesn't in any way stop or hinder the pool pump from circulating the water or carrying out its function.

Do you need a pump for a mesh pool cover?

Mesh covers do not need a pump on top because they just let the pool water pass through. Since there's no pump, mesh covers generally require no work during the offseason. With their light-weight material, mesh covers can be taken on and off by one person in most cases, unlike solid covers.

Can a pool cover pump be submerged in water?

Many automatic pool cover pumps can be fully submerged in water and will collect leaves and debris from the cover in addition to pumping water.

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Can I use a pool cover pump to drain my pool?

As you can see, submersible pumps and cover pumps are similar in many respects, but serve markedly different purposes. A larger submersible pump efficiently drains an entire pool or spa. In contrast, a smaller cover pump drains the standing water and debris from your pool cover.

Should I leave water on top of my pool cover?

It is vital to remove excess water from solid tarp style winter covers, commonly used on above-ground and some in-ground pools, to avoid damage to the cover and the pool. This can easily be done with a submersible pump on your pool cover whenever temperatures are above freezing, and liquid water is present.

How tight should my pool cover be?

Safety covers should be drum-tight, with only a slight deflection in the middle. When covers are too loose, leaves can blow under easily, and a high water level in springtime quickly traps leaves and turns your cover into a giant tea bag.

How do I get water off my pool cover?

Before you can remove the cover, you have to remove the water that's on top of the cover. While you can try siphoning the water off with a garden hose or scooping it with a bucket, a much more effective method is to use a pool cover pump.

Do Mesh pool covers prevent algae?

Mesh Pool Covers Repel Dirt and Debris

A cover will also limit UV exposure, significantly reducing algae growth.

Should I turn off pool pump when raining?

If your pool pump manufacturer has declared your pump is rain safe, you can leave it on in rainfall. Nevertheless, during a thunderstorm, it is highly recommended that you switch off and unplug your pool pump to prevent any costly and irreversible damages to your pool equipment.

How long can I leave my pool cover on?

The cover should not be continually left on for more than 7 days continuously. Pool covers are very effective at reducing chemical usage. Make sure you continually monitor the water quality and quantity of chemicals required to maintain water chemistry within the recommended levels.

How many hours should you run your pool pump in the winter?

Depending on the size of your pool, we still recommend you run your pump run at least 4-6 hours a day during the fall and winter months. The daily cycle can be divided into multiple cycles, but each cycle should be no shorter than 4 hours, for all the water to pass through the filter at least once.

Do I need to cover pool pump in winter?

Yes. The best way to remove ice and water from the swimming pool cover is to use a cover pump. Either before the water freezes or when the ice melts use the pump to remove the ice/water from the cover.

How much water should be in the top of a pool cover?

The best way to keep your winter cover on your pool is simply to maintain 2 inches of water on top of it and keep it free of leaves and other debris and monitor the water level inside the pool regularly.

Is it OK to leave a pool uncovered in winter?

No, but winter covers protect your pool from stains, algae growth and poor water balance that could damage pool surfaces. Pool covers block both debris and sunlight, to conserve your winter chemicals and protect soft and shiny surfaces.

Does a pool cover need a pillow?

We strongly recommend using an air pillow under your winter cover. The first reason to install a winter cover air pillow is to protect your pool from expanding ice. When you don't use an air pillow, the cover sits right on top of the water and the ice will want to expand outwards.

Should you cover pool when raining?

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.

Can I shock pool with cover on?

Never close the cover immediately after shocking the pool. It is recommended to wait several hours before closing the cover. Use a test kit to regularly test the pool water.

How do I keep my pillow in the middle of my pool?

Tie strong string or thin rope to both ends of the pillow; it should have grommets on the edges for this purpose. Place the pillow in the center of the pool. Secure the other ends of the strings to the edge of the pool to keep the pillow in place.

Does pool cover save water?

Besides offering energy savings, pool covers also do the following: Conserve water by reducing the amount of make-up water needed by 30%–50% Reduce the pool's chemical consumption by 35%–60% Reduce cleaning time by keeping dirt and other debris out of the pool.

Should you run your pool pump during the day or at night?

It may be cheaper to run the pump at night, but honestly you should run it 1 hour a day per 10 degrees of temperature at least, and it should be during the day. Running the pump at night should only be when you are doing a major chemical treatment such as algae clean-up.