Can I use a pool pillow for an inground pool?
We recommend using a 4X8 or a 4X15 foot pillow for most in-ground pools. When water freezes, it expands, potentially exerting dangerous pressure on your pool walls. By placing an air pillow under your winter cover, you create a buffer that allows ice to expand inwards rather than outwards, significantly reducing the risk of damage to your pool’s walls and liner.The air pillow will be more effective if it remains in the center of the pool. Keep the pillow in the center to help evenly distribute ice and snow. To make sure it stays in place you must use the grommets on the pillow to attach string to it.An air pillow helps to attract freezing water as it expands and relieves the pool walls from the stress of water expansion. Air pillows also help reduce excess water, leaves, debris and snow on your winter cover.There’s really no pool cover pillow alternative. While it may be tempting to use something you already have on hand, like an exercise ball, beach ball, or pool float to help distribute the water, that won’t work the same as a specially designed air pillow.I switched to inner tubes 3 years ago. The pool pillows never last. Just fill it enough to look full, not as if you would use it to sit on. ALSO, put a piece of styrofoam board or something on top.
Do pool pillows really work?
The only purpose of a pool pillow is to keep your cover off the water. It has nothing to do with taking the pressure off the walls during freezing weather. How could it, it just floats on top. Water expands when it freezes, it will expand upwards as that is the path of least resistance, walls will be fine. A pool air pillow is a must-have tool for any above-ground pool owner. It’s an inexpensive and easy way to protect your pool from damage caused by rain, snow, and ice during the winter months. And not only does it protect your pool, but it also makes the process of winterizing your pool much easier.