Only cover pool to retain heat
We were told not to cover our pool unless we were using our heater and then to use our solar cover which was provided when we bought the pool. I was accustomed to pool maintenance in upstate NY so this was a big change for me. We have had the pool for 2 years and never cover UNLESS I am using the heater or in winter months when we like to swim on warm sunny days. Our small pool heats up quickly so if we decide to swim on sunny Dec/Jan days I just turn on the heater and within a few hours we are swimming. I then cover that night. With a birdcage, you don't need a cover to keep out the leaves etc and if it rains with the cover on, any dirt that has accumulated on the cover washes into the pool so it serves no purpose other than retaining heat.
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