What kind of pool cover is right for your pool? Tara Vassallo-Soto sits down with Vincent Soto from Loop Lock to break down the different pool cover options for above ground and in ground pools. They discuss tarp covers, air pillows, pumps, water tubes, leaf nets, automatic covers, and safety covers, including what makes Loop Lock covers different.

The conversation covers safety concerns, winter maintenance, algae prevention, pool features that can make installation more complicated, snow and weight loads, pricing, warranties, and how long different covers can last. They also explain why using the wrong materials, like cinder blocks, can potentially damage a pool.

00:00 Pool cover basics
01:00 Above ground versus in ground covers
02:00 Tarp covers and safety cover requirements
03:00 Air pillows and winter water management
04:00 Pumps and removing water
06:00 Choosing the right in ground cover size
07:00 Water tubes and Aqua Blocks
08:00 Why cinder blocks can cause damage
09:00 Automatic covers
10:00 Leaf nets and fall maintenance
12:00 The problem with leaves and extra weight
13:00 How Loop Lock safety covers work
16:00 Safety cover construction and testing
20:00 Sunlight, algae, and mesh covers
21:00 Solid safety covers and drain panels
22:00 Mesh versus solid cover maintenance
23:00 Pool events and opening your pool early
24:00 Pool features and unusual installations
25:00 Snow loads and animals on covers
27:00 Pool cover pricing
28:00 Cover lifespan and maintenance
30:00 Custom fit and cover replacement
31:00 Long term cost and warranty
32:00 Closing thoughts