Venissa Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have a newly installed salt water in-ground pool and am getting ready to call a professional to come close it for me. I have not yet purchased a winter cover and need to do so rather quickly. I see several to pick from online and I would like to get a good one (easy to put on, take off and best protects for the winter). Since i am a new pool owner i do not know which i should be looking at - any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolGuyNJ Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Look at a safety cover. The big three are Loop Loc, Merlin and Meyco. There are others but the brands I mentioned are the best. They last longer and use better materials. You pay a little more but its worth it when you amortize it over the 10 to 12 years it will last. Most dealers by me include installation and a free closing. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venissa Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you so much! Looking now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I just went with a safety cover for the first time, and am very glad I did. I got the Merlin Smart Mesh, which supposedly lets water pass through but no light. My installer put it on a couple of weeks ago, and it looks so much better than the tarp type cover, that I used to use, that just layed on the water, and the edges held down on the deck by water tubes. Plus gives me much more peace of mind, knowing pets/ children can't get caught up in it and accidentally drown. I do have trees, so I can just blow the leaves off the top of the cover. While it was more expensive than what I have used previously, I think it will be well worth the investment for me. My wife is much happier with it's looks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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