Winter Air Pillow Above Ground Pools

Install an air pillow and winter pool cover.

Winter air pillow above ground pools.

Find your pool size and the recommended. A pool air pillow is a high gauge vinyl inflatable floating bolster that is typically used when closing an above ground pool for the winter. It safely floats below your winter pool cover and keeps the chemical level at a good level for up to six months. When water freezes it expands outward and this expansion can cause damage to your pool wall cover or liner.

Robelle 3748 02 deluxe 4 foot x 8 foot ice equalizer air pillow for above ground winter pool covers 2 pack 3 2 out of 5 stars 860 26 55 26. Tie strong string or thin rope to both ends of the pillow. Below is a chart showing the recommended air pillow size for above ground pools. Simply lay your winter cover upside down on the ground and attach a patch to the air pillow and one to the pool cover then flip the assembly onto the pool and fasten the cover down for winter.

It s easy to integrate this into the process of winterizing your above ground pool. How many air pillows do i need. The pillow is secured in the center of the pool before placing the pool cover on to keep the cover from sinking in the middle. The pool pillow pal above ground winter pool cover accessory 3 9 out of 5 stars 229.

One of the key differences between winterizing an above ground pool and an in ground pool is the use of an air pillow. This provides time release chemicals all winter long. Special offers and product promotions. The air pillow acts as an ice compensator absorbing the ice expansion.

As a general rule you shouldn t need many air pillows. Inflate the pool air pillow to only 60 to 80 of its capacity to allow for compression. They become less effective when they float around the pool. Having the air pillow stops the pool from freezing throughout greatly reducing stress on the your pool walls.

Air pillows are most effective when they remain in the center of the pool. Pillow pal uses an easy to attach velcro patch to connect and center your air pillow to your winter cover. During the winter water can become frozen and will expand putting pressure and strain on the walls of your above ground pool. How to use a pool pillow.

It should have grommets on the edges for this purpose. Horizon hvwcs 12 winter cover sealer for above ground pool covers 500 feet 3 9 out of 5 stars 383. When you close your above ground pool for the winter you should place an air pillow in the center of the pool before you put on your winter cover.