Swimming Pool Builders Bonanza

Comment from Daniel
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

Inflated inner tubes under the cover.

Thanks, Lilly.

Comment from Lilly T
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

Have you tried a grid of PVC pipe to lay the cover on?

Simple and inexpensive to make.

OOOHHH – the inner tube idea is sooo much better!

Comment from mom of 3 and done!
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

Just wanted to add, to the inner tube, you might need a couple, especially if it snows where you are, and tie them to the pool so they stay put, my hubby used rope that was for water skiing.

Comment from 80′s kid
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

Go to the pool store. They sell a big inflatable bubble that you put right in the middle of the pool, and then the cover goes on top. Water will probably still collect in a ring near the edges of the pool, but its really no big deal. If the cover is tied down securely, the water on top will build up, but it won’t sink your cover because it has the same density as the water underneath it in the pool! I hope you kept your pool water level up at the normal level? Otherwise, then the cover will sink because it has nothing under it to support it.

Comment from larry o
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

i had the same problem and now i throw every innertube and air mattress i have in the pool before i cover it. it’s a pain when you take off the cover but it works. i like the bubble idea but i’ve never seen one.

Comment from Marcia
Time August 17, 2010 at 01:00

Solid covers must be adjusted after installation to ensure that water does not collect on top of the cover. After installation, flood cover with water. If standing water forms puddles that do not drain, simply loosen the straps on either side of the drain and tighten straps in the areas with the standing water.

Comment from above ground swimming pools
Time December 4, 2010 at 08:14

above ground swimming pools says:
You should use a rubber cover that should be bigger than your above ground pool.

Comment from Chris
Time May 21, 2011 at 22:01

I saw a 24 round above ground pool in Buffalo. The owner had winterized his pool and dropped the water level. I had a large pillow tied off in the center at pool-side level. He had a regular blue pool cover over the top. From each grommet hole, he dangled gallon jugs filled with sand. That top was as taught as a drum. He has done this for years. and it works perfectly.