Can you cut a pool solar cover?
Solar covers come in a variety of sizes, but most of them are rectangular or oval in shape. If you have an oddly-sized pool or an irregular pool shape, you may need to cut your solar cover to fit your swimming pool correctly. Luckily, it is very easy to cut a solar cover to fit any swimming pool.
Where to cut a solar cover for a pool?
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. 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.
How big should a kidney shaped pool cover be?
The typical measurements of kidney shaped pools are 16 x 32, 18 x 36, and 20 x 40 (all in feet). Many pool owners buy a large cover and simply trim it to the correct size. Fortunately, solar pool covers are a breeze to cut.
Can a recatangle cover fit a kidney pool?
With a kidney, the pool has a rounded end at both ends, and a large U-shape in the middle. The rectangle cover has to be turned at an angle to fit over the kidney shape. When you do that, even a bigger recatangle cover will not be quite long enough or wide enough to cover ever sq foot of the top of the kidney shape.
What’s the best way to trim a pool cover?
Before trimming your pool cover it is important to float the cover on your pool for a few hours, allowing it to soften, and for any packing creases to settle. It may take longer when the weather is overcast, sunny days are best for this procedure. The blanket should be placed on the surface of your pool with the bubble side facing downward.
The typical measurements of kidney shaped pools are 16 x 32, 18 x 36, and 20 x 40 (all in feet). Many pool owners buy a large cover and simply trim it to the correct size. Fortunately, solar pool covers are a breeze to cut.
How to do solar cover and reel for irregular shaped pool?
There are a couple of different approaches that work, though all of them are a little more work each time than if you had a rectangular pool. The two most obvious you already mentioned. You could cut a large cover to fit the pool and fold in the edges before reeling it in.
With a kidney, the pool has a rounded end at both ends, and a large U-shape in the middle. The rectangle cover has to be turned at an angle to fit over the kidney shape. When you do that, even a bigger recatangle cover will not be quite long enough or wide enough to cover ever sq foot of the top of the kidney shape.
Do you need a net for a kidney shaped pool?
If you don’t need to winterize your pool or prefer more ease of use in your day-to-day, consider using a net as a pool cover for your kidney-shaped pool. While they don’t keep debris out, pool nets are easy to put up and take down quickly.
