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When is a safety cover no longer safe?

By Kathy

Safety covers are proven to be one of the safest and family friendly covers in the industry, whether traditional for seasonal safety or automatic for daily safety. Even though the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) sets performance...

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When Disaster Strikes

We were recently made aware of that one of our Royal Swimming Pools customers was a Pool Hero! What does this mean? Michael's pool was up and it was beautiful! And then as fate would have it a natural disaster showed up and made camp in his...

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Automatic Pool Cover Information, Use, and FAQ

By Greg

These videos should answer most questions you have about using, caring for, or troubleshooting your Automatic Pool Cover. In addition, you will find valuable information about our swimming pool covers whether you are looking to purchase an automatic...

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Automatic Pool Cover Opening/Closing Operation

Our automatic pool covers by Coverstar and Automatic Pool Covers Inc. utilize several different methods of operation. The original Key Switch or Toggle Switch is the most basic method to operate your cover, whereas the Touch Pad requires a code in...

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Pool Covers: The Differences, Benefits & How to Buy

You want to cover your pool. But why? And how? The options can seem overwhelming. We’re here to simplify the information! First, there are really only three types of covers to choose from! See, easier already!

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Is it Better to Close Your Pool in the Winter or Leave it Open?

To close or not to close your pool…that is the question for many pool owners each year. With pros and cons for each, there is not a clear cut answer as to which is best. Rather, pool owners should become familiar with the advantages and...

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Can a Coverstar Motor be Used with a Cover-Pools System?

The answer is in fact, Yes! Most automatic cover manufacturers such as Coverstar offer a conversion kit that will allow their motor and switch to be used with other brands's mechanisms such as Cover-Pools.

In the attached photo you will see an...

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Can an Automatic Pool Cover be Used as a Winter Cover?

A popular question being asked is, "Can an automatic pool cover be used as a winter cover?" The answer is yes, however, there are some precautions you must take in order to prevent any damage to your system.

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What Type of Information is Needed to Receive a Safety Cover Quote?

There's some really specific information that's needed to be able to give a safety cover quote accurately. Part of the reason is to make sure that 1. you receive the correct KIND of safety cover that is best for your specific pool and 2. to ensure...

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Maintenance and Care For Pool Safety Covers

By Debbie

Safety Covers must always stretch tightly across the swimming pool. After the initial installation, some stretching may occur.

The springs on the safety cover should be compressed 50%, you may need to readjust the straps.

The water level in your...

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