Cutting A Pool Cover To Size

The more area that is covered the better.

Cutting a pool cover to size.

Select cover based on your pool size. A standard in ground winter cover comes rectangular in shape. This is often useful with odd shaped pools. The solar blanket should be cut 3 to 5 cm over the edge of your pool and up the tiles take care that it remains below the rim of the pool.

How to install a new solar pool cover. You want to cut it about 1 smaller than the pool on all sides so it floats on the water surface. For example if you have a 12 round pool the cover size will be 16 round. If it is too big to handle and you don t use a cover reel you can cut the cover into smaller sections and put them on the pool individually.

Elite pool covers diy installation. Measure the size of the pool. To keep it clean. Your cover will float on the pool surface with the edges curved up the tiling creating a dish like effect preventing any debris from entering the pool.

Use a separate cover on the spa. Two sizes will usually be displayed on the item page the pool size and cover size. Simply match the dimensions to the widest and longest points of your pool and lay the solar cover onto the surface let the packing wrinkles settle and then trim the edges with a good pair of scissors to match the exact shape. A pool cover will obviously help protect the water from the sun when the pool is not in use cutting down on the amount of chlorine you need to add each week.

Record your measurements in a note pad. Click here to find your new inground pool winter cover. Once you have selected the style of winter cover solid or mesh you will want to review the cover size. You can also cut tabs that will fit into your skimmers.