How To Choose The Right Pool Cover

What kind of pool cover is right for your pool? Tara Vassallo-Soto sits down with Vincent Soto from Loop Lock to break down the different pool cover options for above ground and in ground pools. They discuss tarp covers, air pillows, pumps, water tubes, leaf nets, automatic covers, and safety covers, including what makes Loop Lock covers different. The conversation covers safety concerns, winter maintenance, algae prevention, pool features that can make installation more complicated, snow and weight loads, pricing, warranties, and how long different covers can last. They also explain why using the wrong materials, like cinder blocks, can potentially damage a pool. 00:00 Pool cover basics 01:00 Above ground versus in ground covers 02:00 Tarp covers and safety cover requirements 03:00 Air pillows and winter water management 04:00 Pumps and removing water 06:00 Choosing the right in ground cover size 07:00 Water tubes and Aqua Blocks 08:00 Why cinder blocks can cause damage 09:00 Automatic covers 10:00 Leaf nets and fall maintenance 12:00 The problem with leaves and extra weight 13:00 How Loop Lock safety covers work 16:00 Safety cover construction and testing 20:00 Sunlight, algae, and mesh covers 21:00 Solid safety covers and drain panels 22:00 Mesh versus solid cover maintenance 23:00 Pool events and opening your pool early 24:00 Pool features and unusual installations 25:00 Snow loads and animals on covers 27:00 Pool cover pricing 28:00 Cover lifespan and maintenance 30:00 Custom fit and cover replacement 31:00 Long term cost and warranty 32:00 Closing thoughts