Working So You Can Take a Swim

Working So You Can Take a Swim

Using A Safety Cover With Your Pool

by Franklin Wilson

Pool safety is an essential topic for any homeowner that is fortunate enough to have this amenity on their property. In particular, safety covers can be an important tool for reducing the risks of potential accidents.

Myth: You Only Need A Pool Safety Cover If You Do Not Have A Fence Around The Pool

The installation of a fence around the perimeter of the pool is a step that can drastically improve security. That's because having one means you avoid the risk of someone gaining unauthorized access to the pool and experiencing an accident that may leave you liable. However, a fence is not the only safety measure that you should have in place for the pool. It can still be possible for children and small animals to bypass the fence by either climbing over it or forcing the gate open. A safety cover can mitigate the risk of an accident occurring in these situations by acting as a barrier to the water. The cover can keep small animals, children, and even adults from accidentally falling into the water. During the winter months, this is especially important as hypothermia can begin within seconds of falling into extremely cold water.

Myth: A Pool Safety Cover Will Be Easily Blown Away

A homeowner may assume that any safety cover that they install for their pool will be vulnerable to wind. In reality, these covers will be firmly held in place with straps that can withstand sudden wind gusts and other issues that may dislodge the cover. However, to be effective, these anchors will have to be properly installed and connected to the cover. Not surprisingly, some homeowners may prefer a pool contractor to complete this installation to ensure that everything is done properly.

Myth: Water Pooling On The Safety Cover Will Not Be Harmful

A common issue that a safety cover can experience will be water pooling. When large amounts of water pool on the cover, it can actually damage it. This is largely a result of the intense amount of weight that the water can put on the cover. Over time, it will potentially cause the cover to stretch and warp, which can severely reduce its overall effectiveness. Investing in a pool siphon can allow you to easily remove these puddles of water from the pool cover before they are able to cause this type of damage. When choosing a siphon system for the pool cover, you should make sure that it is able to reach the middle of the pool cover as this is often where the water that collects will settle.

Contact a company like Budget Pool & Spa Tech Inc for more information.


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Working So You Can Take a Swim

At the end of a long, hot day, nothing feels better than sinking into a cool pool of water. But think about all it takes to build and maintain that pool. A pool contractor had to first design the pool before pouring the concrete that comprises it. Then, as the pool ages, someone needs to make repairs when the surfaces starts peeling. That's not to mention the daily maintenance, like checking chlorine levels or scrubbing away algae. Pool contractors have an important job, and they're the reason you can take a relaxing swim. Read more about their profession on this website.

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