closing of AG

[CarlD]

Inner tubes work really well but I suggest you get about 6 or 8 of them--truck tire inner tubes. Tie them together with some sort of synthetic rope, and tie them to the sides of the pool so they stay centered. But leave slack in the tie lines so they can move a little.

My dad had an 18x33 in upstate NY and this is how he managed. He used a cover with a cable, and would periodically pump the water off the cover, usually into the pool itself. He did this for around 20 years, refusing to pay $$$ for pool pillows when he could get the old, but still serviceable truck inner tubes for free.

Carl

I use a safety mesh but my AG is more like an IG with a stable deck around it that doesn't get affected by the water level nor depends on the pool sides.

[Barry J]

where can I find used tire tubes, I checked with the local tire company and they didn't have any, the kids take them in the summer time he said.
Or is there something else I can use besides the dreaded pillows

[CarlD]

Sorry, I cannot help you with that. Try a junkyard, maybe???

[slade8200]

I have been searching for years how to properly cover a pool for the winter without sustaining damage to the walls. I am trying this this year:



I have 2 15x4 pillows tied together in the middle. This is a 27' round pool. Any thoughts?

[CarlD]

Looks good. Be sure to keep up with clearing snow and pumping off rain water.

[slade8200]

Thanks. So how do normal people close pools without having to drain water or clear snow off of it? Is this a real thing or do they all require some attention during the off-season?

[CarlD]

Well, some don't cover it at all, or just use a net. But if the pool is not losing water and you have sufficient air pillows, the water and snow won't collect so much.