{"id":1890,"date":"2021-06-21T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T13:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2023-07-27T03:46:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T03:46:44","slug":"how-to-get-water-off-pool-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/how-to-get-water-off-pool-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get Water off Pool Cover + Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pool covers are an important part of the pool cleaning process, and they also provide a safety barrier against accidental drowning. But it can be hard to get water off of a pool cover, especially if you have a large amount on there at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are several methods that can help remove excess water from your cover such as dumping it out with a bucket, using electric pumps, siphoning it, and using an electric pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dumping is often easier than using an electric pump, but this method requires more time to complete. Pressure washing will usually take less than 30 minutes to do the job right. Which option should you pick? The following are details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siphoning the water from the pool cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first method to remove water from the pool cover is to siphon the water from a pool cover is to use an ordinary hose. This method will require that you access the edge of the pool cover and have a pipe that\u2019s long enough to reach the top of the cover and have the other end in an emptying location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To siphon the water from the pool cover, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Manually remove any huge debris including branches, leaves or any other object.<\/li>
  2. Attach a high-density object such as a stone or metal on one end. The attached object helps to force the hose pipe to get to the bottom of the water. Ensure the attached object does not block the hose pipe.<\/li>
  3. Place it on a faucet then turn it on. The aim is to fill the pipe with water to get rid of any air which may hinder the continuous flow of water.<\/li>
  4. With the water from the faucet still in the hose, and drop the end with the attached object into the water on the pool cover.<\/li>
  5. Place the other end in an area that is free from any standing water. Ensure the hose\u2019s end on the pool is higher than the other end for the water to flow.<\/li>
  6. Once the water starts flowing out, place it at a low point until it has flowed out from the pool cover.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    At all times, make sure the end on the pool cover is submerged to avoid sucking in any air which could stop the siphoning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This method has following the advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • It’s simple and affordable since all that is needed is a hose.<\/li>
    • It’s fast enough to empty the water from the cover in a few minutes.<\/li>
    • No tools are required because the pool cover can be lifted up slightly to access it. This makes this method ideal for those who rent their homes since they will not have to worry about damaging any part of the property.<\/li>
    • No risks involved- You don’t need to climb anything or use electricity of any kind with this method.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This method has following disadvantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • If the hose end placed on the pool cover on its own, it can move around and allow air into the pipe. This will cause the siphoning process to stop.<\/li>
      • It’s not practical if you need to move a lot of water because this method will take longer than others and might require more time, effort or both.<\/li>
      • It doesn\u2019t remove huge dirt from the cover.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        If you don\u2019t have any tools to work with, this is the best method to go for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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