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Tips for choosing your tarpaulin for above-ground pool

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Bache piscine hors sol
Bache piscine hors sol

In order to protect the pool from the risk of rock tears, it is recommended to opt for a resistant above ground pool cover. This option has all the necessary qualities that meet the requirements of each user.

A few words about an above-ground pool

Easy to install and disassemble, an above-ground pool is distinguished by its robustness. A real compromise between a buried model and an inflatable model, it adopts a round or rectangle format. Most of them are made from treated wood, with some design in the form of a Scandinavian sauna. 

Investing in this kind of pool is ideal, especially if you are a beginner in the field. 


However, to keep an above-ground pool in good condition, it is important to opt for quality equipment and products.

The equipment needed to install an above-ground pool

Sometimes delivered naked, only the structure and the coating. Above-ground pools can be the subject of some equipment. Namely, filtration system, ladder, protective cover, fixing accessories, floor mats, skimmer, not to mention the cleaning kit. The filtration group plays an essential role in keeping the water clean and crystal clear. This system is designed to remove impurities from the pond and eliminate all bacteria. 


We can also opt for an electrical box that consists in limiting the risks due to the circuit of the above-ground pool. The installation of a technical room is also essential in order to consolidate all the technical installations. It is an exceptional place protected from the weather and animals.

How to protect your above-ground pool?

Above ground pool cover: the essential accessory for the protection of your pool


Like all other pools, an above-ground pool also needs protection against the risk of rock tears. To do this, you can use the installation of a suitable protective cover under the pool. It is particularly thick, solid and stainless. 


For above-ground pools, tarpaulin models are specially designed to ensure safety from children, pets. These cover covers are also favorable to avoid various dirt, insects, dead leaves…. An option to remember, especially in winter. The pool may become green because of algae if it is not wintered. 


To complete the protection of an above-ground pool, the use of treatment products is crucial. The water must be disinfected from any type of micro-organism that can harm health. Chlorine, bromine, active oxygen… these are examples of products that can be used to clean your above-ground pool.

Water treatment can be automated. For this, one will need an electrolyzer, a special device that will transform the salt present in the water into chlorine.


Finally, the above-ground pool cover prevents the evaporation of water from your pool, it helps you save on your water bill. 


In summary, the above ground pool cover is a wise investment for the protection, maintenance and safety of your above ground pool. 


Whether you have an above ground pool made of wood, steel, PVC or resin, there are specific tarps for each type of pool. In addition, they are often available in different thicknesses and colors to meet your needs and aesthetic preferences.