What is the point of a pool pillow?
Pool pillows are made from a special material that is designed to protect your fibreglass pool from expanding ice. They’re placed under the cover and help keep it in place. This prevents damage to the walls of your pool as well as keeps you safe from falling into any holes that may be forming in your liner. 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.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.If you have a large pool or long oval, you can use two or more pool pillows. For ease of use, connect the pool pillow to your winter cover with The Pool Pillow Pal, which will keep it centered and secure without the hassle of tying it in.If you didn’t use a pillow, the pressure from the ice pushing on the walls could damage the cover, liner, and the walls themselves. In other words, using a pool air pillow can save you from costly repairs and replacements. It’s cheap insurance that’s well worth having.
What can you use instead of a pool pillow?
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. Yes, you do need a pool pillow for winterising your swimming pool. A pool pillow keeps the water from expanding and damaging the pool. It also prevents the cover from falling into the water or off of it. This can happen if there’s not enough room between air bubbles in your cover and the surface of your pool.In high summer it may be necessary to remove the pool cover (particularly at night when the air temperature drops) for the pool water to cool naturally. The cover should not be continually left on for more than 7 days continuously. Pool covers are very effective at reducing chemical usage.People who maintain poor water chemistry need to drain their pool around every 3-5 years. People with great water chemistry need to drain it every 5-7 years. Just to average it out, pool water should be completely drained every 5 years. Or, when certain levels get too high.
What is a pool pillow pal?
The pool pillow pal connection system makes installing and centering your pool air pillow easy. It consists of 2 specially designed flexible patches; one attaches to your air pillow, and the other to the underside of your winter cover. Protect Your Above Ground Pool From Expanding Ice. Minimizing ice build-up is the most important reason to use an air pillow in your above ground swimming pool, especially if you live in an area where temperatures get below freezing.Pool pillows are made from a special material that is designed to protect your fibreglass pool from expanding ice. They’re placed under the cover and help keep it in place. This prevents damage to the walls of your pool as well as keeps you safe from falling into any holes that may be forming in your liner.