Poolsafe Blog

Most pools today are designed with an attached spa that shares the same circulation pump as the swimming pool.  In many cases, the spa is elevated above the level of the pool to create a nice waterfall effect as the spa spills over into the pool as it circulates.  You might think adding an automatic […]

A question I have often heard from new automatic pool cover owners is, “Should I just open my auto cover when it rains so the water doesn’t build up on top…then I don’t have to pump any water off my cover?” At first glance, that question seams quite harmless and valid. However, the main function of […]

Swimming pools are often the main attraction in backyards where they are present. They offer a refuge from the heat of the summer, and a hot soak in the dead of winter. An Automatic Pool Cover allows pool owners to operate their pool with greater efficiency and safety throughout the year. The experience of pool […]

The answer is yes.   There are several situations when installation in soil is requested including: planters, grass, slope (hillsides), and artificial turf. Installation of pool fence that passes through a planter to connect to a perimeter fence does not typically require special preparation beyond making sure bushes and other plantings do not impede the area […]

Automatic safety covers provide several benefits from protecting your family to lowering your heating bill. And, yes, they can be installed on new or existing swimming pools. One of the key decisions you and your pool cover expert will make is what type of track will be used to guide the cover from one end of the […]

Like many of our customers who have small children, grandchildren, or even pets, an open swimming pool is a major safety concern. So what are my options to make my pool safe? Your best option depends on your pool, your needs, and your budget. If you are building a brand-new pool and it is rectangular in […]

I understand why someone would ask this question; it is important given that our pool covers are a safety product. It is also important because the chances of someone walking on the cover are high. We always emphasize that it should not be walked on for any reason other than removing a child from the […]

As with the purchase of many modern conveniences that allow our lives to be simpler/safer, we seek value in our purchases. When the product in question is safety, retaining that value becomes that much more important. How does one get the most value out of their Automatic Pool Cover?  -The most critical step in retaining […]

As a swimming pool Safety Consultant, I can’t tell you how many times pool owners have thrown their hands up in frustration with their bubble cover they’ve used to generate and retain heat for their pool water. They tire of having to drag the bubble cover on and off the pool every time they want […]

People that have an automatic pool cover value the many benefits. However, construction standards have not traditionally made efforts to conceal the pool cover to retain the custom appearance desired by the homeowner. Below are a few ideas to maintain the custom appearance starting from basic to more unique: Pool cover track and rope Pool […]