![]() When closing the cover, the motor winds the cables to pull the cover back across the pool onto the large reel. When opening the cover, the motor unwinds the cables from the small reel, pulling the cover off the large reel to retract it. One large reel on one side stores the actual cover material the other smaller reel holds the cables. A motor turns the reels to extend or retract the vinyl cover fabric. Parts: IMG: APC Inc How an Automatic Pool Cover WorksĪn automatic pool cover uses a pulley system with two reels connected by cables or ropes running through tracks along the pool edges. This removes any standing water on top and is critical for safety.Ĭables – Steel cable, nylon, or poly ropes that attach to the lead edge and spool up on reels in the housing to retract the cover when opening. They roll in the tracks for smooth movement.Ĭover Pump – This safety pump is usually placed on the closed cover and hooked to a GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) outlet. Gliders/Wheels – Wheels or low-friction gliders mounted under the lead edge bar. The lead edge rolls along these tracks, keeping the cover aligned perfectly as it opens and closes. Tracks – Guide rails mounted into the pool coping or deck along the sides. It pulls the cover out of the housing when opening and rolls the fabric onto itself when closing the cover. Lead Edge – This front metal or plastic bar attaches to the pool cover fabric. The cover fabric neatly rolls up into the housing when opening the pool. Housing – This deck or recessed box stores the electric motor and mechanical drive components. Pressing buttons for Open or Close initiates the cover retraction or extension. It is usually a keypad, touchpad, or switch mounted on a nearby wall or post. Here are the main components of an automatic pool cover system:Ĭontroller – This control panel or switch activates the opening and closing of the cover. It sits on the pool’s surface and completely seals off the water when closed. ![]() It is a powered cover that you can extend or retract at the push of a button or flick of a switch. A pool Leaf Rake Net is useful for scooping leaves from a solid cover, or remove them all at once with a Leaf Net Cover.Should I Leave the Cover Pump on the Cover at All Times? Automatic Pool Covers: Basics What is an Automatic Pool Cover? TIP: To keep your pool cover pump from clogging with leaves and for easier placement and retrieval, place it on an upside down Frisbee™. All of our submersible pumps include 25 ft NEMA power cord, and use a garden hose discharge hose (not included). Manual cover pumps will run whenever plugged in, and are thus used intermittently, and unplugged when not in use.Īll winter pool cover pumps are fully submersible, and can also be used for lowering pool water level or other household dewatering applications. You simply wait for the snow to melt, and let the safety cover pump do the rest of the work.Īutomatic cover pumps will turn themselves on and off to keep the cover mostly pumped off, automatically. Swimming pool cover pumps also add a measure of safety for winterizing an inground pool by eliminating the need to knock heavy snow off the cover yourself. ![]() Submersible utility pumps can also be used for lowering water level or draining hot tubs. This alleviates stress and weight off of your pool cover throughout the course of the winter. Cover Pumps sit atop your winter pool cover and pump water off of its surface after it reaches a certain level. In The Swim Knowledge Pool: Cover Pumps Why Use a Pool Cover Pump?Ĭover Pumps are an essential pool closing accessory if you own an inground pool or an above ground pool. ![]()
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