Pool safety covers are normally used to cover the pool to avoid any mishap in case if any kid or adult fall down in the pool while roaming or playing around. Moreover, it also protects the pool in winters and summers but whenever you think about having a pool cover, you should select the pool cover very carefully. Make sure the pool cover you select meets the standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). According to ASTM standard F1346-91, the cover must be able to hold at least 485 pounds per 5 sq ft.
Once you make a decision to go for pool covers, you first need to decide whether you want pool covers for protection purpose or for maintenance purpose. There are two types of pool safety covers; one is made of net whereas the other one is solid. Both are used for safety purposes but net pool covers are usually not that effective when it comes to stopping any debris to enter the pool. However, if your only purpose of buying a pool safety cover is to protect your kids and not the pool maintenance then net pool safety covers are good. Solid pool covers are effective in this regard and their major advantage is that it does not allow dirt and other waste material to enter the pool. However, at the same time, a major disadvantage is that in case of rain and snow the water will not drain out which poses a threat, as the cover will sag inside the water that is a danger for kids playing around the pool. Therefore, if you wish to go for solid pool covers, you must also seriously think about buying a cover pump, which will help eliminate the water that is gathered above the pool cover.
While going for solid pool covers, pump is a must, and you need to consider following points while choosing a pool cover:
-If you wish your pool cover pump to work effectively whole year long, then you must control its motor before purchasing. Heavy duty motorization guarantees lifelong operation.
-You must go for a computerized pool cover pump control. This does not require you to operate the pump manually whenever water gathers over the cover but it will detect the water automatically. Computerized controls commonly check for water accumulation every 2.5 minutes.
-Go for strong power electric cord.
-While selecting strainer base you must go for a wide one. Wide strainer base is very effective and helps keeping debris and waste away thus not allowing it to get stuck in the pump and affect its performance negatively. It will help keep the pump upright.
Keeping in view the above-mentioned points, your pool cover pump selection becomes easy. Installing a cover pump is quite easy and it just takes a few minutes. To ensure that your pool cover pump work effectively and for its long life you must make sure that you maintain it properly and regularly.
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