Is there any good way to cover this to keep bugs out in between uses without dumping the water daily?
1177403
i used a king sheet an tossed it over fence water was dirty after the day but if i ran it overnight the sheet worked
1177404
We used a tarp draped over the top at night. A few bugs got in but it was better than nothing.
1177405
I used for another type of pool ( not Intex) a large tarp and I attached medium size rocks ( you can use pretty much any sort of weights for that purpose) with wire at four side of tarp in the middle and the corners I would tuck under the pool. Still you have to make sure the Intex can support this set up-mine had an inflatable rim so it worked perfectly fine.
1951042
I dont know your weather but if it was where i am from I would consider a water heater wrap then the heavy duty tarp to keep it dry (or trash bag). I would also secure the top and bottom by drilling holes and use a nuts and bolts. Just an idea.
1115549
You need a cover or it will get dirty. I use a waterproof pad over it (but under the cover) also because it doesn't have a water barrier.
2001770
no you can always let the plastic cover openbut the bath tub is not a good quality after short time it lost the air it is not was to get the rest of the water out from the bath tub I would not buy it again
758848
I store cushions and radio from the pool area. Keeps rain out. I leave it out all winter (northern winters). No problems. Also keeps rodents out. This is the third summer for mine. I'd buy it again
815698
I used the bath tub...in a washing machine, I was afraid it woul block the holes in side of tub.I just buy a new one ...my patio cabana has the old ones to close over netting in winter so we can still use it
1171271
It hasn't leaked on me and I have used it for years under virtually all conditions. If I ever got wet it was either from condensation dripping off of the fly through the screen or trying to get in and out of the Solitaire in the rain.You can spray the fabric of the rainfly with "Scotchguard" water repellant. If that is not sufficient I think you could probably use the seam sealer liquid to coat the fabric.
544486
i am using it to cover 6ft pool at my mom's house and it works good keeping bugs & stuff out. it is small pool for aqua therapy for my dog and is not in all day sun so not sure if it is actually heating the water or not. i bought as add on item and it's totally worth the few bucks that i spent on it. we only use the pool a few days a week.
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I'm not sure why you would need to protect it from the rain, mine has been out in the rain for about 8 years. Continues to work just fine. This year is particularly bad for mosquitos, I've had to empty the trap twice (full) and changed the fly paper 3 times and it's only been a month. I bring it inside in the winter and clean it with compressed air. Had to change the AA battery twice in 8 years. Works great and don't have to plug it in.
2063262
As long as you use liquid-tight conduit and fittings, it is fine to leave it in the elements. I modified a large plastic irrigation valve box to cover mine though. I can never hurt to keep water out.
774437
Great! I didn't realize that. I will have to look into that further too. It does help keep the bugs away.
1875910
It covers an entire floor as I used it In my basement. The water bugs would just roll over. It kept the mice out as well.
335124
Yes, no problem - it's all weather (summer weather, anyway). You can leave it out. What will happen is the basin will collect some rainwater, so each season you'd probably want to hose it down to clean it anyway.
1342475
No. I think you would need something with a seal. This keeps water out but I'm pretty sure those pesky critters will crawl right in.
1957155
Sure, I have it under canopy on my deck. Got to clean it once a month with air compressure to blow off all dead bugs. Not sure about out in open on rainy days maybe make sure something is above it for cover. No more Mosquitos!
1240615
Ours is hung in the country and there is nothing stopping bugs from getting in. However we have it connected by a carabiner and just take it down at the end of the day and put it inside or in the garage. We leave it out some nights, but you really shouldn't leave it out in the rain, that is the only way it will become damaged. The kids love it and it stays very clean and comfortable.
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i would put a hook that you could hang it on outside so the nozzle points down so water and moisture can't collect on the metal contacts and i would use some electrical lubricant to keep them from corroding.