solar cover and chemicals

[Watermom]

As long as you are not shocking the pool, it is OK to add bleach to the skimmer while the cover is on. But, if you shock it, take it off. And, yes, you are right that as long as you are diligent about maintaining good water chemistry, you don't need algaecide. I never use it except in the fall when I close the pool and then I add a double dose.

[sevver]

Good, I am glad to hear that. It is a major PITA otherwise, but I assumed as much.