Dome Covers for Your Above Ground Pool

I'm still reading The Ultimate Guide to Above Ground Pools by Terry Tamminen. Actually, I'm reading it for the second time.

There is so much quality information about above ground pool maintenance that you'll find it impossible to remember it all just after one reading. It's one of those books that's a fantastic reference guide.

Since my mind is still on winterization I found his brief mention of dome covers really interesting.

A dome cover benefits you if you live in a climate where rain and snow are common. It helps keep dirt and debris out of your pool. If used in a rainy climate during the swim season, it will protect swimmers.

The cover is made of clear plastic and it's held together by a lightweight frame. Tamminen says that for larger pools a blower is used to keep the dome inflated and that the blower "requires no more electricity than a 100 watt light bulb".

It looks good too, even though it's plastic. The picture in Tamminen's book resembles a yurt or something you might use while camping.

I'd heard of dome covers but while living in southern California they weren't needed, so I had never seen one before. For those of you living in a rainy or snowy climate it might be very useful.

If you decide to get one for your above ground pool and deck, ask your local pool supplier for details and make sure you get the right one for your pool.

As always, enjoy your pool!

Regards,

Paul Ottaviano
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