Cutting A Pool Cover To Size

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.

Cutting a pool cover to size.

Actual cover measures approximately 2 ft wider and 2 ft longer. You want to cut it about 1 smaller than the pool on all sides so it floats on the water surface. The more area that is covered the better. Click here to find your new inground pool winter cover.

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. To keep it clean. This is often useful with odd shaped pools. Record your measurements in a note pad.

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. Measure the size of the pool. 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. You can also cut tabs that will fit into your skimmers.

Elite pool covers diy installation. A standard in ground winter cover comes rectangular in shape. Select cover based on your pool size. 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.

Use a separate cover on the spa. Two sizes will usually be displayed on the item page the pool size and cover size. Make certain to include the step section in your measurements if they extend past the pool. How to install a new solar pool cover.