Sunday 15 November 2009

5 Safety Pool Cover Reminders

The demand on pool covers are rising in the market as many Americans have started installing their own swimming pools on backyard. As their number escalates, not every new pool owners have the knowledge on how to maintain it.

Once owning a pool, facets of responsibilities follow. Protecting your pool from any foreign elements is one of the few. The usage of pool cover is beyond amazing. This magic cover is engineered to protect the pool from the sun, leaves, and decreases electric bills.

Here are the tips on how to install these non-living heroes for your pool:

· Measure - measuring it is a must to have a perfect cover. You have to measure its length and width before acquiring and/or using it. The selected cover should have an additional space to it. Normally, a pool with 12" can be covered by 5x5 strapping with overlapping space.


· Drain - drain the liquid it in half or by quarter. Then add the proper chemicals. These chemicals maintain the sanitation.


· Drill - You need to use rotary hammer to create hole on the concrete. This hole will be occupied with the anchors which will be used to support your cover. Drilling should be done safely and tentatively.


· Screw - The brass anchors will be a big help for the attachment of your cover. Lightly press the anchor and screw it tightly.


· Spread - Spread the cover on the entire perimeter. Then position the hardware to cover. Adjust the cover to tighten.

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