| One of the leading causes of death and injury to | | | | work on a sensor and turn on when they sense |
| children under the age of 14 is drowning according | | | | the presence of water on the cover. |
| to the CDC. A swimming pool cover can prevent | | | | Mesh swimming pool safety covers protect your |
| these needless tragedies. There are several types | | | | pool from leaves and debris while allowing water |
| of safety covers available from which you may | | | | to drain into the pool. All safety covers are |
| chose. Standard sized rectangular ones are less | | | | required to be able to support 485 lbs per 5 sq. |
| expensive than custom covers, but be aware | | | | ft. of pool cover. Covers are pulled taut above |
| that many manufacturers void the warranty if | | | | the water level of the pool and fasten into the |
| you use a rectangular on a free form, Grecian or | | | | pool deck with anchors and loops. Mesh covers |
| oval pool. | | | | may allow silt to filter into the pool when it is not |
| The two basic types of covers are the mesh | | | | in use for long periods. |
| cover and the vinyl cover. Vinyl covers are usually | | | | There are automatic swimming pool safety ones |
| not considered to be true swimming pool covers | | | | available. These roll up on a reel and fasten into |
| since water can accumulate on the surface of the | | | | tracks on the sides of your pool. They operate |
| cover. Some vinyl covers are available with a | | | | with electricity and a key which is used to turn |
| mesh panel in the center which allows water to | | | | them on. While the automatic provide |
| drain into the pool. There are also pumps which | | | | convenience, they are considerably more |
| will pump water off the cover. The pumps usually | | | | expensive than standard safety covers. |