Above Ground Pool Pillow Necessary

I m about to winterize my above ground pool.

Above ground pool pillow necessary.

Join date apr 2006 location carterville il posts 156. Install an air pillow for above ground pools inflate the air pillowusing an air pump and place in the center of the pool. When you don t use an air pillow the cover sits right on top of the water and the ice will want to expand outwards. Step by step instructions on how to inflate and install an air pillow on your swimming pool for winterization or closing.

Use a pool pillow or not. However if you want to close the pool but keep it uncovered all winter or if you need to delay purchasing a new cover until next fall here are the steps we took to do it for our customer above. Use a pool pillow or not. It is recommended to use a winter cover and 99 of pool owners who have their pool winterized do cover the pool for winter.

The air pillow can be tethered to an anchor to keep it in place. Personal preference unless you live in a very cold climate where. Another option is the pillow pal which creates a lock between the air pillow and bottom of your winter cover. Do i need to place an air pillow under my winter cover.

Winter pool cover air pillow for above ground pools 20 95 made from 16 gauge vinyl this air pillow absorbs pressure caused by ice expansion protecting the swimming pool walls from damage during the winter months. How to close a pool. Below is a chart showing the recommended air pillow size for above ground pools. When water freezes it expands outward and this expansion can cause damage to your pool wall cover or liner.

When you close your above ground pool for the winter you should place an air pillow in the center of the pool before you put on your winter cover. As a general rule you shouldn t need many air pillows. We have a 27 above ground pool. The air pillow acts as an ice compensator absorbing the ice expansion.

Pool pillow more rugged alternatives getting close to the end of the summer and starting to think about closing the pool. View profile view forum posts registered weir watcher. Like many others i use those inflatable pool pillows to support the middle of the cover but reviews are incredibly hit and miss. 09 19 2006 08 14 am 2.

For our 30 footer we used a 4 5 x 15 pillow. Air pillows are most effective when they remain in the center of the pool. Find your pool size and the recommended number of pillows. The first reason to install a winter cover air pillow is to protect your pool from expanding ice.

We strongly recommend using an air pillow under your winter cover.