I use mine in a well chlorinated pool, but have mildew growing inside the cover. Any ideas how to get rid of it?
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I would try peroxide, Apple cider vinegar, or bleach with a squirt bottle. A magic eraser is helpful on mildew/mold issues on other products. Thats weird that mold occurred despite the chlorination... Mine is used in a lake on weekends then tossed on a screened porch to dry for the week. Fortunately, we havent experienced any mildew/mold issues. I hope these suggestions are beneficial. Goid luck!!
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If you deflate it and remove the cover, you can wash it with TSP Tri-Sodium Phosphate. It can purchased in the cleaning supply section at Wal-Mart or any home improvement box store such as Lowes or Home Depot.
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I use mine in my pool also. I do not have a problem. It only goes in the pool when in use and is stored in our screen porch which is well lite and ventilated.
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We use the cover at night to reduce pool evaporation during the summer and to help the pool retain its heat. The added warmth does encourage more algae, but all we do is increase the chlorine we add to control it. Lots cheaper than running the heater. How much chlorine, and when? We add a gallon or two when the pool begins to loose its sparkle (haven't "tested the chlorine level" in years). Easy peasy. And we get the same amount of debris in the pool, but it's on the cover not in the water. How could it be otherwise?
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I have the same issue except it is on the pool light. I have not been able to correct the problem, unfortunately.
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I would get a whole different cover. We bought ours last year, we have trees above our pool that drop seeds. When the sun hit the pool the cover fell into shreds. It was floating in pieces on our pool? We had to open our pool in March.
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Get a Copper Ionization System and you will not get algae unless you let the copper get low. No chlorine! I have had mine for 20 years and we really like ours. Extremely easy to take care of.
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We have a salt water pool and have had no problems at all! However one of our neighbors ended up getting some special screws-I believe they were some form of acrylic. They have a chlorine pool. I hope this helps. Tiffany
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I've had mine for months and haven't had a problem. But I always rinse the chlorine off after every use.
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I've never actually had this problem, although I do ensure that the cord is completely 'unwound' on the patio before I release the cleaner into the pool. Sorry I can't be any more helpful.
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I have not washed mine yet. I live in Portland, OR and its pretty wet here...still no mold or mildew.
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Wipe it down with a used fabric softener sheet. Gets rid of any soap scum, water deposits, etc. Probably easier on the surface than toothpaste too.
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Read the instruction book - there is a clearly marked water level line on the plastic tank. We put ours up against the wall when we're not using it. I think as long as there is sunlight and you are actively using it the water should be fine. The chlorine tablet is essential to discourage mold/mildew. If you are storing it for a longer period of time unused I would empty it and allow all water to evaporate out for a dry interior - otherwise mold and mildew will form in a sealed and dark space that has any moisture.
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I have the same problem as the others here. I have to use a still-son wrench to get mine off. I have applied pool lubricate to the lid but it has not helped. It would be interesting to have the manufacture respond to this problem on this forum. How about it Amazon?
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Could be the spoke rubber gasket is cut or swollen. This would basically send all dirt back into pool. Or the spring whichPresses down on the plastic piece that seals to the rubber spoke gasket is weak or broken.
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Thank you for your question. We called ADCO at 1-800-541-ADCO to get the answer to your question. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the cover with a solution of one gallon water and 1/4 cup bleach. Use a spray bottle to apply, and allow it to sit for a few minutes, then immediately rinse. This should kill the mold. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help you! Thank you Jessica with Covers Direct
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You should clean the filter once /Month in covered pool. Probably every two years it will need replacement
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We've not had this problem. I'm sure I don't need to say it, but perhaps a good filter cleaning would help. Maybe there's some manufacturing residue on it or something like that. I hope you're able to resolve this issue because it truly is a great heater.
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I've had mine for a while and it hasn't mildewed at all. I even accidentally left some water in it over the weekend, and it just needed a little rinsing with dish soap. So I would say mildew isn't a problem!