Winter plug

[eckardsl]

Anyone here use the “Tupperware” type cover for their skimmer and the expandable rubber hole plug for the return? This was the first winter I tried it and a few weeks ago, during our first thaw here in Chicago, I noticed water coming out of the return. Now that all the ice is melted, I find that my water level is about half. The plug appeared to be moved by the ice and became useless. Anyone else have this happen and/or what do you think is a better set up for next year – I hate $$ filling the pool every year.

I have used this and have also noticed a dramatic loss. I thought that I may have drained water through the cover out of the pool when I try to take water off of the top of the winter cover. Still not sure.

[wetviking]

Nope, I saw the water draining from the return port, and upon further inspection, I could see the plug in the hole, but it was cockeyed and letting water pass. I'm assuming the ice must have knocked it loose, since the wing nut part was protruding into the pool area when I installed it.