While it may be July with the hustle and bustle of pool season fully upon us, the winterizing season will be in full swing in a matter of months. When the time comes, service technicians, like busy bears, will be tucking pools in for hibernation mode.
Winter pool covers play a large role in the winterizing process. These off-season pool lids give homeowners peace of mind, shielding little ones, pets and even wildlife from the dangers of an open pool. They also protect against falling debris, cracks, stains and other threats pools face during those tough, colder months.
Here, we have compiled a list of winter pool covers and accessories — made from some of the top manufacturers in the industry — to help techs and customers in seasonal areas have a stress-free off season. Come spring, you'll be glad you planned ahead.
Tara Liners & Safety Covers
Tara Safety Covers' unique custom label service gives dealers the opportunity to brand their solid and mesh safety covers with their business logo and contact information. These colorful, eye-catching labels are stitched to the cover in the shallow end. Tara's custom labels ensure that safety cover customers know who to call when they need their pool opened in the spring. Best of all — it's free.
taraliners.com/label | (866) 725-8272
The Cover Company
The Cover Company provides high-quality safety covers with heavy-duty springs and "E-Z adjust" locking pieces for quick installation. For extra durability, the Cover Company uses Tenara thread made by Gortex in high-stress points. Tough-to-fit water features, including waterfalls, walls and other obstacles, are handled with ease. The Cover Company asks that builders looking for a quote fax or email a drawing.
coverlon.com | (908) 707-1122
LOOP-LOC
LOOP-LOC is excited to introduce DECK-LOC, a no-drill anchoring system for composite decks. Now users can install a pool cover on composite decking without drilling a single hole. DECK-LOC anchors secure in seconds by simply turning the clamps until they lock under the deck boards. Removing them for storage is just as easy, leaving the pool deck pristine and unscarred — because the only hole in a customer's deck should be their pool, the company says. DECK-LOC is made from corrosion-resistant, 316 marine-grade stainless steel and is patented under U.S. patent application 16/200,929.
looploc.com | (800) LOC-LOOP
Latham Pool Products
Latham EZ Measure is a free mobile app for safety cover and liner measuring. Enter select pool measurements and see a real-time drawing. After selecting brand, material, color, pattern and options, upload for quoting and order processing. The EZ Measure App is available for iOS and Android devices.
lathampool.com | (800) 833-3800
Meyco Pool Covers
Meyco's commercial pool covers can be custom designed to fit any size pool — from small apartment pools to Olympic-sized waterparks. The company's largest cover required 40,000+ feet of material, 30,000+ feet of webbing and more than 700 straps. Meyco's special design features can also separate a large cover into smaller, more manageable covers. Corporate and commercial pools can stand out with logo'd covers for the ultimate branding opportunity.
meycocovers.com | (800) 446-3926
Automatic Pool Covers
Automatic Pool Covers has now integrated SmartMotion technology into all of its new pool cover systems. SmartMotion patented technology includes forward, reverse and water-load sensing damage control by sensing when the cover is open or closed and immediately shuts off power to the motor to prevent mechanical damage due to user error. SmartMotion is integral to new pool construction and allows Automatic Pool Covers to provide a five-year warranty on ropes for its covers when purchased as a new system. Available with specific systems for vinyl liner and fiberglass pools. Made in the U.S.
apc-mfg.com | (800) 878-5789
Merlin Industries
Merlin's standard mesh Dura-Mesh II has the best combination of sunlight shading, abrasion resistance, tear strength and burst strength, the company says. In addition, the patented SmartMesh safety cover is the first and only mesh material to provide 100 percent shade from sunlight and offer 40 micron filtration of debris.
merlinindustries.com | (800) 289-1836
Rayner Covering Systems
Rayner offers free measuring and will install safety pool covers for a nominal charge. Rayner guarantees a perfect fit. The dealer simply bills the homeowner direct while Rayner takes all the responsibility for measurements, fabrication and fit.
raynercovering.com | (800) 648-0757
Garrett Liners & Safety Covers
Garrett safety covers provide a tamper-resistant barrier to help pool owners protect their children, pets and wandering wildlife. Designed to conform to stringent safety performance standards, Garrett's safety covers offer the strength and security that provide the ultimate protection and peace of mind. All safety covers are triple stitched and use a double-webbing system throughout the entire cover for added durability and strength. Offering 14 fabric types and colors, the company uses the highest quality fabric, and every safety cover is custom fit.
garrettliners.com | (800) 222-3650
Anchor Industries
Anchor Industries is the leading mesh and solid vinyl safety cover manufacturer for irregular-shaped, custom-designed pools, the company says. Its safety pool covers protect people and pets from accidental entry into inground swimming pools. The covers also help maintain a clean-to-pristine pool for spring opening.
anchorinc.com | (800) 255-5552
Little Giant
A Brand of Franklin Electric
The Little Giant APCP-1700 pool cover pump is designed and certified specifically to be used on pool covers. The pump's unique design gives added stability while its weight is ideal for attracting water. A side discharge allows for optimal water removal and provides less of a risk for kinks in your hose. The built-in handle makes it easier to carry and place on the cover, and the integrated float switch automatically activates in approximately two inches of water. The APCP-1700 can move up to 1,700 gallons per hour and comes with an adapter that fits all standard garden houses.
lg-outdoor.com | (800) 701-7894
SmartPool
Solid or mesh, custom or standard, ProSafe covers are constructed from materials using the latest in automated computerized cutting technology combined with old-world craftsmanship. All covers are triple-stitched with full strapping throughout the top and bottom. In addition, all covers are UV-protected, mildew-resistant and temperature-proofed to minus 40 degrees, SmartPool says. Stock covers ship within 24 hours and custom covers within three business days. ProSafe covers are not sold online. All ProSafe dealers receive a $150 Visa gift card for every $2,500 they spend on ProSafe covers. Custom covers get a metal nameplate customized with your contact information attached.
prosafecovers.com | (732) 730-9880
McEwen Industries
McEwen Super Solid is the strongest and most puncture resistant solid cover fabric on the market, the company says. Surprisingly, this durable material makes for a lighter weight cover than traditional solid cover fabrics. This saves time and makes it easier to manage when installing or removing the cover. McEwen Industries offers Super Solid Safety Covers in green, blue and tan colors.
mcewenindustries.com | (704) 365-8070
