Anyone ever use an automatic pool cleaner with the cover on?
908919
yes the pool cleaner continues to work but not as well due to restriction in movement
592730
I don't find it difficult to remove alone. Its just a large piece of bubble wrap. Its not really heavy but is a little bulky. I just roll it up, starting at one side, sliding it across the water as I roll. I hang it over our swing set if I need to rinse chemical residue off. Its not a cover though, its a solar pad. It will not keep your pool clean. It lays on the water surface.
925554
I have it covering my in ground pool it doesn't cover it completely but it works well. And yes my vacuum works just fine while the cover is on.
1550513
I haven't tried that, but I often take the cover that comes with it and wash it, even though I put and actual pullow to cover it as well.
23152
I just went outside and looked at my pool. It still has the cover on it. I dont recommend it. The 16 foot pool might have less poles to anchor the cover to. It's not going to get as tight when you tighten it with the trap
711341
We live in NJ and left it up all winter. We drained to below intake and out take openings and disconnected pump and stored that and lines. Bad thing was original cover tore so bought a winter cover from a cover company and cover was too small! Took forever to get pool cleaned and refilled, but now can't keep grandson out of it!
406151
I use mine for an in-ground pool and it keeps it cleaner and keeps the heat in. It is pretty lightweight and easy to maneuver. It would be easier to use if you had a spool to reel the cover on and off...
299369
I used this float switch: Attwood Corporation Float Switch Automatic With Cover
1636268
I use a pool service and the solar fish is always in the pool and we have not had any problem. I don't know if the auto vac would be able to glide over the fish and vacuum it; remember the fish is lying flat at the bottom of the pool.
1740450
I do run the pump while the cover is on. I do not have my cover attached to the roller so it is easier to have someone help me. This summer I will have it attached and I do not anticipate any problems rolling it up by myself.
969145
No. My pool has an average amount of dirt at the bottom. I use it daily. And I only clean it weekly. My only complaint is that the cord tools around on itself.
1636267
I use a pool service and the solar fish is always in the pool and we have not had any problem. I don't know if the auto vac would be able to glide over the fish and suck it in; remember the fish is lying flat at the bottom of the pool.
90377
Hi, in automatic mode about 2-1/2 hours. In c- mode. I let it run for about 3 hours, my pool is 18 x 33. When it slows down to a crawl speed , before the 3 hours is up, I take it out of the pool and clean the bag. Then put it back in the pool for the remainder of the time. The fine mesh bag picks up even the finest silt on the bottom. The only thing is you just have to mess around with the steering system pin location until it works best for your pool! Enjoy :)
1593580
I have never tried it but it should be no problem. But if you have a cover on the pool, it really shouldn't need cleaning.
240060
Yes catching on the pool ladder is definitely a problem with most automatic vacuums and above ground pools. There are days I'm out there every 20 minutes to move it away from the ladder and then there are weeks I don't have any problems. Removing the ladder while running it is probably the only way to guarantee it won't get tangled up but that is not always feasible. My ladder can easily lift out so if I need to I can do that.
925556
The pump runs on our pool while the cover is on. I'm not sure about a vacuum.
1355984
I have not. .but it is thick...thicker and more heavy duty than my neighbors. I really like our cover..we don't have a roller. Just drag it off one end.