Thanks for the detailed reply. My pump is a 120v unit with a sand filter. I could get everything all hooked up and setup with a timer to circulate the water. Would there be anyway to leave the winter cover on through out the summer. My backyard is terrible with the trees and anytime we get any type of wind everything seems to collect in the pool.... I have someone that can check on the pool while I am gone but I don't want to hassle them with having to get all the cleaning equipment out all the time.