Buying big bucket of CYA or just as much as you need.

[JimK]

Sorry to be slow to reply. My Dad is in the hospital and things have been a little hectic around here.

There are several reasons why I quit using a pool cover.
1. It is a huge hassle to manage that huge piece of vinyl.
2. It is a hassle to clean it off, get it dry and store it.
3. It is a hassle to keep the water pumped off the cover during the winter.
4. It is a pain in the you know what to keep all the nasty water from spilling into the pool when you are removing the cover in the spring.
5. My dogs were messing with the tiedown ropes anyways.
6. It makes spring opening easier if all I have to do is hook up equipment and start chlorinating.

I do work through the fall to keep up with getting the leaves out of the pool. I live in WV and there are trees EVERYWHERE including around my pool so it does take me some time to do this. But, once the leaves have fallen from the trees, the water stays clear. So, for me, the cover really serves no purpose. I have been not used a cover in years and I don't ever plan to again.

Hope this helps.

I hope your father is home and doing better soon.

[Watermom]

It is probably gonna be quite awhile til he is home, but thank you for your well wishes!