![]() ![]() New Build - It depends on where you are in your building process. A quick turn of the key will open and close the cover. A key switch or optional keypad are installed within site of the pool (as required by law). You can opt to add for an additional charge, a bench to enclose the cover from the elements year round. The fabric is rolled up on a permanent housing system that sits at the deep end of your pool (typically 3 feet back from the edge of the pool) on top of your deck. These tracks will guide the fabric along the length of the pool. These brackets can hold your existing coping stones so the lid seamlessly blends in with your existing deck and is almost undetectable.Įxisting Pool - If your pool shape qualifies to have a system, you will have what is referred to as a “Deck Mounted” track system. You can also choose to upgrade the aluminum lid to a “walk on lid”. The housing system is covered by a standard aluminum lid. The fabric runs the length of the pool (under your coping) and rolls up on the housing system that sits just past the deepest end of your pool, under the coping. The pool needs to be built with the correct cover specs in order to accommodate the cover ( Download Vault Spec Sheet Here ). This means the hardware for the cover and tracks are hidden in a vault and under the coping. Thank you for reading, and as always, swim safely.New Build - Most families who are building a new pool and want an automatic pool cover are looking for an under track/under guide pool cover system. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us. The question of whether to include an automatic swimming pool cover will be based on your budget, your desired safety level and fencing preferences, and the several other deciding factors listed in this post. ![]() Therefore, if you have an automatic cover, it is suggested keeping chemical levels toward the lower end of the spectrum.Īs with any major decision involving your swimming pool project, there are pros and cons to assess. Since the pool is closed the majority of the time, sanitizers such as Chlorine do not dissipate naturally. As the majority of our clients are weekenders, the peace of mind of having the pool shut is a major deciding factor.ĬON - Whether Salt or Chlorine, chemicals get trapped in. There’s no animals, no grass or leaves, and no neighbors swimming in your pool. Since all automatic pool covers are opened and closed via a keyed switch or code, when you shut your cover, the pool is closed. PRO - When your pool is shut, swimming is not possible. As rainwater collects on the non-permeable pool cover, a pump must be present to discharge the water to avoid having too much weight on the cover. You will also have to use your heater much less, saving on heating costs.ĬON - A pump with an attached garden hose must always be kept on top of the pool cover when the pool is closed. ![]() An automatic cover acts as a passive solar blanket, trapping in heat and reducing evaporation. This significant temperature swing leads to a large loss of heat, and a high evaporation rate. After an 85 degree day, we often feel the chill of a 50-65 degree evening. Here in Connecticut, especially during the months of May, June, and September, we experience significant temperature swings. PRO - An automatic pool cover limits heat loss and the water evaporation. It is also recommended to have the cover serviced once a year, which can cost $300 - $600 annually. The cover is intricate, involving a recessed track that is installed between the tile and coping, a cemebt cover box at the deep-end of the pool, and a stainless steel cover motor. The covers are known be very strong, holding up to 12 adults, although we don’t recommend you test that claim out.ĬON - An automatic pool cover adds anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000 to the project cost. Once the pool is closed via a key or code, entry to the pool is shut. Thus a fence is no longer needed around your pool, if you have an automatic cover. In fact, as of October 2022, the state of Connecticut allows an automatic pool cover to serve as a barrier of entry per code (read Automatic Pool Covers: New Connecticut Rules and Requirements). An automatic pool cover is a highly effective safety measure. Here are a few of the Pros & Cons of an Automatic Pool Cover: ![]()
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