Why Should I Use an Air Pillow During the Winter?
An air pillow helps reduce ice pressure and distribute water weight on an above ground winter cover.
So your pool has a better night's sleep! Wait... that's not right, is it?
Okay, you're right. Pools don't sleep. So why use a pillow then?
A winter cover air pillow helps protect an above ground pool during freezing weather by creating space between the pool water and the winter cover.
When you do not use an air pillow, the cover can sit directly on top of the frozen water. As the water turns to ice and expands, pressure can push outward against the pool walls and may cause them to bulge.
With an air pillow in place, the water can still freeze, but the expanding ice has more room to move because the pillow creates space between the frozen water and the cover.
An air pillow can also help with water weight distribution. Instead of allowing water to pool in the center of the cover, the pillow helps distribute the weight more evenly around the cover. This can help reduce the chance of the cover sinking or tearing and may make it easier to pump off standing water.
Air Pillow Inflation Tip
Do not inflate your air pillow to full capacity. If ice forms and applies inward pressure, an overfilled pillow may burst. Leave some room for the pillow to compress.
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