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Protect Your Children And Your Investment With Swimming Pool Safety Covers
One of the leading causes of death and injury to children under the age of 14 is drowning according to the CDC. A swimming pool safety cover can prevent these needless tragedies. There are several types of safety covers available from which you may chose. Standard sized rectangular covers are less expensive than custom covers, but be aware that many manufacturers void the warranty if you use a rectangular cover on a free form, Grecian or oval pool.
The two basic types of safety covers are the mesh cover and the vinyl cover. Vinyl covers are usually not considered to be true swimming pool safety covers since water can accumulate on the surface of the cover. Some vinyl covers are available with a mesh panel in the center which allows water to drain into the pool. There are also pumps which will pump water off the cover. The pumps usually work on a sensor and turn on when they sense the presence of water on the cover.
Mesh swimming pool safety covers protect your pool from leaves and debris while allowing water to drain into the pool. All safety covers are required to be able to support 485 lbs per 5 sq. ft. of pool cover. Safety covers are pulled taut above the water level of the pool and fasten into the pool deck with anchors and loops. Mesh covers may allow silt to filter into the pool when it is not in use for long periods.
Safety covers need to be installed and removed with a special tool and cannot be accidently dislodged. There are also safety pool nets available which fasten to the anchors in your deck and prevent small children from accidently falling into the pool. The nets do not provide protection for the pool itself as the covers do. They stretch above the water and their only function is to protect children and toddlers. The nets are lighter and easier to install than the safety pool covers, but they do not take the place of a swimming pool safety cover.
There are automatic swimming pool safety covers available. These covers roll up on a reel and fasten into tracks on the sides of your pool. They operate with electricity and a key which is used to turn them on. While automatic covers provide convenience, they are considerably more expensive than standard safety covers.
Swimming pool safety covers not only protect against accidents, they also protect your pool from the elements. They prevent debris from getting into the pool and help prevent evaporation. Many have UV protection built in to protect your pool from algae and your liner from fading. The covers are available in several attractive colors.
If you have a swimming pool, whether in ground or above ground, you need a pool cover. The investment in a swimming pool safety cover is well worth the cost. It provides the best protection for your pool and for your family and it will last for years. If you have a pool and you don’t have a swimming pool safety cover, you should consider buying one before it’s time to close your pool for the winter.
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