Notes from the deep end

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Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Keep a Pool Cover from Sagging

Keep a pool cover from sagging by removing standing water and debris, checking tension and anchors, maintaining the right water level, and following the manual.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.

Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read

What Is a Pool Cover Pump?

A pool cover pump removes standing water from a pool cover, helping prevent sagging, overflow, and heavy buildup after rain, snowmelt, or debris.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.

Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Install a Pool Cover on an Above-Ground Pool

To install a pool cover on an above-ground pool, clean the area, center the cover, fasten it per the manual, and verify an even, secure fit.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.