Closing Question - Aqua Cover(skimmer)

[jrv331]

I read in a few threads where people use a skimmer cover but still drain below the skimmer. The threads were closed so I cant ask there, but isnt the idea of using the skimmer cover so you dont have to drain below it? I have used one for the past 3 years and never drained my pool at all with no problems.

Thanks
John

[JEFF_R]

If you are using the Aqua cover you don't need to lower your water level.....What I would suggest is that you put some of that grease/lube for o rings on the plastic where you snap it on. It helps the seal and comes off easier in the spring.

Good luck...

[KirstenHW]

If you are using the Aqua cover you don't need to lower your water level.....

But I thought that if there's water in the skimmer, when it freezes you're SOL. Can you use a gizmo AND a skimmer cover? I've only ever used gizmos/draining method. If using the cover in addition is a good thing, I'll def get a set.

[poolrx]

But I thought that if there's water in the skimmer, when it freezes you're SOL. Can you use a gizmo AND a skimmer cover? I've only ever used gizmos/draining method. If using the cover in addition is a good thing, I'll def get a set.

The cover(Aquador) goes on the inside of the pool. You would have to change your skimmer face plate to use it. May be best to do in the spring since your water level is below the skimmer from winterizing. Do a search under Aquador/pool. I actually raise my water level with it so that in the spring I just have to hook up the filter, remove the Aquador cover and return plug and the pool is ready to go.

[tara15]

I just bought one at the pool store myself. the pool store person told me that you lower the water below the skimmer, change the faceplate, put the cover on the skimmer and raise the water back up. That way you wont get any water in the skimmer to freeze over the winter. I havent tried it myself yet as i plan to close in a few weeks.

[Watermom]

Why would you want to raise the water level back up for closing? Why not just wait until spring? If the idea of using the cover is so you don't have to lower the water level, but you have to lower the water level to install it --- what am I missing here?