| Materials:
Mesh or Solid? |
| When deciding on a mesh or solid safety
cover, keep in mind that each material works differently,
but they both provide superior protection. Our covers
come in a mesh material, that allows the water to seep
through the cover, leaving a dry cover and not a swampy
mess. The solid material doesn't allow the water to pass
through and comes with a pump to remove the water from
the cover surface. The solid material with a drainage
panel is the best of both materials. It allows the water
to seep through and keep the cover dry, but gives you
the protection of a regular solid material. For more information
on these materials, see below: |
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| Mesh
Covers |
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Mesh covers are light weight,
and easier to maneuver than their solid counterparts.
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Water will drain through a
mesh cover, preventing puddles from forming
and creating a safety hazard.
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Mesh covers prevent leaves
and other debris from entering the pool
- Since water can drain through the cover,
chances are you will have to add little to no
water to your pool in the spring to bring the
water level back up.
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Mesh covers dissipate rain
and melting snow much quicker than solid covers,
allowing them to dry quicker so leaves and
other debris can blow off the cover.
- Mesh covers will let sunlight through the
mesh, so algae can still grow in your pool when
it gets into the warmer months
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Mesh will allow fine soot
to pass through the cover and settle on the
bottom and easy to vacuum away.
- Easy to open pool early or to add additional
chemicals.
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The sunlight allowed through
the mesh reduces the amount of chlorine content
in the pool over time.
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| Solid
w/ Pump Covers |
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Solid covers can withstand
heavy snow loads like those that fall
on the Northern states.
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Solid covers keep ALL
sunlight out of the pool. Without sunlight
it is difficult for algae to grow in
your pool.
- When using a solid cover, you MUST
use an automatic cover pump to drain water
off the top or purchase with a built in
mesh drain panel that is engineered into
the cover by the manufacturer. Failure
to do so will cause puddling on the top
of your cover, negating the ASTM Safety
Approval. You must periodically check
on the Cover Pump to insure that it is
still in operable condition.
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Nothing can get through
your Solid Safety Cover. This makes
clean up in the spring incredibly easy
and neat. Your pool should be as clean
the day you open it as the day you closed
it.
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| Solid
w/ Drain Covers |
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Solid covers with drain panels
allow water into the pool to prevent puddling
on the cover.
- Fine mesh drain panels filter out everything
except for the tiniest sediment suspended in
the water.
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Reduced mesh area limits the
amount of sunlight able to get into the pool.
This lessens the amount of algae that can
grow in your pool when the weather starts
to get warmer.
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Less sun helps reduce the
amount of chlorine loss, thereby reducing
your chemical costs.
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These covers feature the best
of both the Mesh and the Solid covers.
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| Manufacturers:
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All the safety covers that we sell, come
from manufacturers that take their product seriously.
Each company makes sure that their safety covers meet,
if not exeed all ASTM standards. We mainly offer Loop-Loc,
Yard Guard, and our own Exclusive Buffalo Safety Cover!
We also carry other manufacturers as well. Below is just
an overview of these manufacturers, for a more indepth
look into them and the covers that they make, click on
the links below.
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| Loop-Loc Safety
Covers |
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Loop-Loc manufactures
COMMERCIAL grade safety covers, meaning
these covers meet the standards required for any
commercial pool area. These are by far the safest,
and strongest safety cover available on the market.
You may recognize Loop-Loc as the company that
had Bubbles, the elephant, walk across one of
their mesh covers. Being a commercial grade cover
makes them a little pricier than the other brand
of covers we sell, however, some feel the extra
security is well-worth the cost. |
- High quality polyester
bonded thread.
- Double perimeter webbing
strap has a 4200 lbs. break strength.
- Extremely high-strength,
non-corrosive stainless steel springs for
superior weight-bearing capacity.
- Webbing sewn with contrasting
white thread to ensure that not a single stitch
is missed.
- Chafe strips are manufactured
with exclusive virgin material - not "regrind,"
which tends to stain decking.
- And many other unique
safety features.
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| Yard Guard
Safety Covers |
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Yard Guard
Safety Covers are a RESIDENTIAL grade safety
cover, making it less expensive than the Loop-Loc
cover. It still meets ASTM Safety Standards and
will provide exceptional protection for your pool.
Yard Guard covers feature: |
- Triple Nylon Stitching
- Strap webbing strength
of 2800 lbs.
- 3 ft. or 5 ft grid depending
on pool shape and needs.
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| The Buffalo
Safety Covers |
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The Buffalo
Safety Cover is a Leisure Living exclusive. It was
conceptualized and invented here in Buffalo. This
cover withstands the snow load and cold climate
of Buffalo, therefore it can and will certainly
perform well in your backyard where ever you live.
The Buffalo Safety Cover features:
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A 15 year warranty, with the
industries only 5 year guarantee.
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FREE do-it-yourself tool kit
with every order.
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Triple nylon stitching.
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Strap webbing strength of
2800 lbs.
- Unique 3 ft x 3 ft. grid spacing.
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Commercial grade double stainless
steel springs
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| Merlin Safety
Covers |
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The Merlin
name is your assurance of a professional product,
the best value for your investment to be found anywhere.
Our products are your best choice because they are
better designed to meet your needs, better manufactured
with better materials to withstand the elements,
and better supported over their lifetime. It's more
than a claim; it's a mission that inspires everyone
in our company to perform to the highest possible
standards.
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- Merlin's safety covers are on the cutting
with technology. They are always striving to
push the limits to make their covers better.
They offer three different types of material
for their safety covers:
- Dura-Mesh: All eyes are on Dura-Mesh, the
industrys first and only mesh pool cover engineered
to provide the ultimate in safety and protection
from the elements for a full 15 years –
guaranteed. Backed by CAD-based custom fabrication
its the best reason yet to cover your customers
pools with Merlin.
- Smart Mesh: SmartMesh™ is Merlin Industries
revolutionary new product with a simple premise:
Water gets through. Sunlight and debris don’t.
Offering all the advantages of a solid cover
without the heavy disadvantages, it’s
a Merlin exclusive whose time has clearly come.
- Solid w/ Drain: Unlike other solid covers,
Merlins tension-Secure solid cover combines
safety with the complete barrier a vinyl cover
provides. The water-resistant solid cover keeps
out dirt, dust, and sunlight, which means no
algae growth. It also means you open your pool
to clean, crystal clear water. A micro-filter
panel is installed to remove any standing water.
The Window Mesh Drain Panel uses dual layers
of micro-mesh material to let water (filtered
to 250 microns) pass through.
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| Meyco Safety
Covers |
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Meyco started
doing business back in 1898 as Fred Meyer Awning
& Flags. Meyco developed the first safety cover
in 1957 and planted the seed for the incredible
safety cover industry we all know today. In 1960,
the US Patent office issue a patent for the original
mesh Safety Pool Cover design. in 1962, an additional
patent was issued for its unique anchoring system.
In 1966, a municipal pool in New Jersey ordered
a cover that was approximately 15,000 square feet,
more than five times the square footage of Meyco's
existing facility at the time!
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- Building confidence with every product they
manufacture, Meyco Covers are subjected to our
exclusive MEYCODEX™ Analytical Evaluation
process. This process combines Meyco's extensive
design and manufacturing experience into a proprietary
computer software to ensure a proper, uniform
fit on all types of Meyco Safety Covers. This
further assures that Meyco Safety Covers satisfy
critical design demands and comply with all
the requirements listed in existing safety standards
for swimming pool covers.
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| Safety Covers
of America Safety Covers |
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Don't take
chances on senseless accidents or expensive seasonal
cleanups. Safety Covers of America provides a quality
cover to protect your children, pets and stray animals
from drowning in your pool. Computerized CAD drawing
system that is totally automatic cutting process.
Outline of pool drawn on cover. Easy anchoring system
with vinyl-covered stainless steel tension springs
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| Care
& Use: Assorted questions about the care & use
of a safety cover |
| Here are some commonly asked questions
about the care & use of a safety cover. If you should
have any other questions about the covers, please give
our friendly, knowledgeable staff a call! We are always
here to answer your questions! |
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| Where should
the water level be for closing a pool with a winter safety
cover? |
- The water level should be kept with in 12"
of the top of the pool wall.
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| What is the
proper spring tension? |
- Initially, adjust the straps so that the springs
are set to at least half compression. This will keep
the cover tight and aid in draining. The springs should
be checked periodically and the straps adjusted to
maintain this tension.
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| Should I treat
the pool with chemicals before closing? |
- Be sure your pool has the proper level of sanitizer
and algaecide before closing it for the winter. This
will insure that the water is clear upon opening in
the spring. If the cover is left on when the temperature
has gone beyond 60 degrees F., it may be necessary
to add algaecide to maintain clarity.
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| Should I remove
snow and water from the cover over winter? |
- Large accumulations of snow should be carefully
removed, taking precautions not to damage the cover.
Likewise if a large puddle of water accumulates it
should be removed immediately by draining it to the
drain or by using a weighted cover pump. The straps
should be adjusted to prevent a reoccurrence. Failure
to perform this maintenance could result in stretching
or damage to the cover components. Drainage can be
facilitated by slightly loosening the strap that runs
through the drain areas while tightening the straps
away from the drain. A small amount of puddling is
normal and will evaporate in dry weather. If you have
questions about these or any procedures, please contact
your cover installer.
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| How does debris
(leaves, pine needles, etc..) affect my cover? |
- Covered pools in heavily wooded areas are susceptible
to accumulation of leaves, needles and other debris
that will inhibit water flow to and through the drain.
It is very important to keep the drain clear of debris
at all times.
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| Are there
any special instructions for removal and storage of the
safety cover? |
- The cover should be hosed off removing any debris
that accumulated over the winter. If you have a cover
with the drain you should clear the drain also. Before
folding the cover make sure it is completely dry.
Cover cleaner and treatments, available at most pool
supply stores, are also recommended.
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| Do the anchors
require any special care? |
- After removing or prior to installing the cover,
clean out all the anchor sockets with a stream of
compressed air or water. This biannual cleaning will
assure proper anchor function. Applying spray silicone
to these components will also be beneficial to their
proper operation. When the cover is not in use, screw
anchors down completely to keep out debris and to
prevent tripping, foot injuries, and cover damage.
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| Custom
Orders: Would a custom safety cover be better for my pool? |
If your pool does not match any of the safety cover
shapes available on the safety cover pages, you will
most likely need a custom shaped safety cover. Shapes
such as free-forms, mountain lakes, and other irregular
pool shapes will definitely need "A-B" measurements.
From your measurements we will custom design your
cover. If your pool is a regular shape, such as a
rectangle, oval, or grecian will not need "A-B"
measurements. Simply choose your shape from the QUOTE
PAGE. It is important to match
the shape of the pool and the cover. Anti-wear pads
are sewn in at the coping edge. Using an oversized
cover will wear quickly because the pads will end
up in the wrong place.
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