DIY PVC pool cover SEASON 2
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2020
- So we tried a cover to keep EVERYTHING out so lets try a cover to just keep out the leaves and debris. POOL COVER 2.0 or Maybe Pool Cover Season 2 LOL!
link to the net cover
www.amazon.com/dp/B002WKF9ZW/... - Jak na to + styl
I've done a similar setup for about four years now. It works great. I live in central Texas so no problems with snow. The thing I like about it is it is self cleaning and the leaves don't get wet so they blow off when it is windy (most all the time here). I usually wind up doing these things by my self also.
awesome! I wish I lived where I didn't get the snow 😕
I have done this 2 yrs in a row. 1st year blue water, worked great. 2nd year lots of leaves got stuck in the mesh about impossible to remove. Not like a tarp that you can rake off. It eventually drops in and turns your pool brown. So this year it’s back to a regular cover. I have a pool tree that at least keeps a cover above the water. Problem is water collects and with no where to go it sinks the cover. I honestly believe you have the right method just need a stronger structure. Aluminum would prob work with capped holding poles sunk in around the pool. Remove caps put poles in and connect spokes to center spoke. I tell you, it just isn’t worth the hassle for 3 months of pool time in the north.
Pretty cool idea almost looks like a satellite dish cover those big satellites that used to be around maybe about 20 years ago. Pretty cool idea though I mean as long as it lasts it should be good
Well..... the first one failed but it was back to the drawing board for improvements. check out my over pool cover videos. Thanks for watching
Put large pool noodle over pipes and connections to stop it from rubbing on the pool linner
good idea
first year for it looking for hacks tips and tricks.. thank you
Hi there awesome videos man 🤙 checking how it did the cover all this winter here new home owner with a similar pool trying to learn more how to take care one, thanks for sharing all your videos like the beer fridge make over
thanks for watching. Hope it helps, and good luck with your pool.
Nice pool what size is it wish I had the skills to do something like this but I'm still thinking of other ideas but it's good so far I like it
I bet that would work great for black flies, horse flies, and deer flies.
I wanted a dome so we could swim in the winter time.
My problem with my above ground pool is sand/dirt getting in my pool when I don’t cover it up, but having an access pool ladder, I have to disassemble it before covering it. Any other suggestions on covering the pool without disassembling ladder?
yesssss !
Didn't show us how you got out of pool with no ladder in place!
How did it end up working for you?! This is so neat!!
you will need to see the other videos that I have made. check out my channel for more
So i am thinking about doing something like this myself. But with a couple different twist to it I wanted to know how it is working out for u so far?
check out my other videos on pool cover I have, and thanks for watching
Like you, I am in snow country with many trees within 40 feet of the pool. (Tempted to cut them all down, but like the shade too) So saw the first attempt fail, thanks for trying. Sorry, I do not have any suggestions or a solution! Just 3 insights on this fish-net attempt (for me at least.) (1) Hopefully you are correct that snow will go right through the net. We often get sleet...so I am concerned the mesh net gets wet, freezes up, and gets coated (over and over) with snow/sleet until less and less of the snow gets through, so the mesh net gets heavy and tears? And using a mesh with larger holes will let the leaves through. Additionally, if too many leaves are stopped by the net, but the leaves rest on the net, I imagine they will get wet, freeze, block snow, and again weight will tear mesh net. (2) we have maple and ash trees that drop those helicopter seeds in the spring, which will pass through the net. At least it will stop the leaves. (3) Biggest concern with a mess net is it lets the sunlight through. I think that means until the surface freezes, the sunlight will feed the algae growth, e.g. if like me you put the cover up in September but the deeper freezes do not come until November. Opaque covers I think prevent the chlorine from decomposing, and/or at least the algae grows much slower without sunlight with opaque covers. Bottom line: cheap pool pillows are worthless under the snow weight. I aim to try tractor inner tubes stacked 3 high with a fitness ball at the top this year. Good luck!
I have been using the net until the leaves have all dropped, then pull it off
How did it hold up in the winter? I want a year round dome cover that will let sunshine/tanning in but keep bugs and debris out! I have built it but need some cross connectors 4 way that will fit 3/4” conduit electric grey pipe- does anyone know where I can get some?
I take the net off before the snow flies
1:49 Dude I see it lol I was astonished when I unboxed mine 🤟
Is there a season 3
did you hook the pvc to anythng on the edges?? mine is oval but wanna do the same thing.
On some pipes I put a 90° elbow on to help keep it in place, not sure it really made a difference. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching.
Hi, can polycarbonate be used instead of mesh ?
I don't know why not.
What type of net is that and where did u find it?
I got it from the Amazon...
In The Swim 18 Foot Round Above Ground Pool Leaf Net Cover a.co/d/2Oiscoy
What did you put on the bottom of your centre pole?
first time just a cap and it left an indent in the liner. next year, I use a cap with a cross simular to the top to displace the weight, and that worked great. still using it that way.
Did you put a pool cover underneath that mesh tent?
no I didn't. I was hoping the net would catch all the leaves and let the snow fall through....it did catch the leaves but the snow still collected on it. this last winter I took off the net after the leaves all fell and before the snow and it worked well, I will be doing this from now on.
Is there a pole in the middle of pool inside holding it up
yes there is
I have a 27 foot, would something like this work on my pool??
there are a few things to consider. do you get snow? also with a bigger pool you will need to add some length to each pipe and that joint could be a spot to add more support. please take a look at my other videos on my pool. especially the fail one. good luck!
you probably don't get snow where this pool is?
Where did you get the net
I just put the link in the description
Amazon
What size pool is this
I have a 15' round pool
but did it work???
the mesh cover works good for me. after all the leaves are off the surrounding trees I take the cover off. If I don't the snow will build up.
I think it will fail, the snow will get pack again and this so called mesh is more fragile than the first.
It would take less time sweeping out leaves than messing around with this diy cover
very wrong
Wow looking at your two pool cover videos makes me not want to see any of your DIY ideas. There is a reason pool covers are designed the way they are. With mesh the pool will be filthy in the spring. With no pillow in freezing temps your pool wall will get pushed out by the expanding ice. It's not difficult to maintain a pool cover, a leaf rake and a small pump and it's simple.
this is what works for me. we all have our own choices to make thanks for watching.