{"id":1175,"date":"2026-08-05T17:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/?p=1175"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:19:46","slug":"pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool Covers: Weighing Up the Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1175\" class=\"elementor elementor-1175\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e856690 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e856690\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0884ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d0884ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-pool-cover-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1177\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-pool-cover-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-pool-cover-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-pool-cover-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-pool-cover.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9c33f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e9c33f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Thinking about getting a pool cover but wondering if it&#8217;s actually worth your money? We get it \u2014 pool covers might <\/b><b><i>seem<\/i><\/b><b> like just another expense, but they do far more than keep leaves out of your water.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what might surprise you: a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality pool cover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can boost heat retention by up to 75%, which means real savings on your heating bills. You&#8217;re looking at 50-70% energy savings while cutting chemical and salt loss by up to 50%[-4]. Plus, they dramatically reduce water evaporation, so you&#8217;ll see the difference on your water bill too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd015e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4cd015e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover-1024x485.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1289\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover-1024x485.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover-1536x728.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/foam-pool-cover.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ea736 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"10ea736\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Check our best pool covers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a98b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46a98b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The price range is pretty wide \u2014 you can start with basic tarp covers at $75-$225 or go all the way up to automatic covers that cost $5,000+. There&#8217;s something for every budget and situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c669cb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c669cb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27e1b2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-product-carousel\" data-id=\"27e1b2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:3,&quot;slides_to_show_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;slides_to_show_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll_tablet&quot;:1,&quot;slides_to_scroll_mobile&quot;:1}\" data-widget_type=\"bps-product-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper bps-swiper-wrapper\" id=\"bps-carousel-27e1b2c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper carousel-product\" data-settings='{\"slides_to_show\":3,\"slides_to_show_tablet\":2,\"slides_to_show_mobile\":1,\"slides_to_scroll\":1,\"slides_to_scroll_tablet\":1,\"slides_to_scroll_mobile\":1,\"space_between\":20,\"space_between_tablet\":15,\"space_between_mobile\":10,\"autoplay\":true,\"autoplay_speed\":3000,\"infinite_loop\":false,\"pause_on_hover\":true,\"show_arrows\":true,\"show_dots\":true}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/11\/daisy-pool-covers-500-micron-ultradome-pool-blanket-blue-10-years-p-r-warranty\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/daisy-pool-covers-525-micron-ultradome-pool-blanket-blue-8-years-p-r-warranty-11-01.webp\" alt=\"Daisy Pool Covers 525 micron Ultradome Pool Blanket BLUE 10 years p.r. warranty\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaisy Pool Covers 525 micron Ultradome Pool Blanket BLUE 10 years p.r. warranty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$23.05\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/11\/daisy-pool-covers-500-micron-ultradome-pool-blanket-blue-10-years-p-r-warranty\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/1881\/daisy-winterkap-above-ground-pool-cover-round-for-6m-pool\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/daisy-winterkap-above-ground-pool-cover-round-for-6m-pool-1881-01.webp\" alt=\"Daisy WinterKap Above Ground Pool Cover - Round - For 6m Pool\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaisy WinterKap Above Ground Pool Cover - Round - For 6m Pool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$675.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/1881\/daisy-winterkap-above-ground-pool-cover-round-for-6m-pool\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/378\/daisy-pool-covers-500-micron-non-heating-pool-blanket-opaque-10-years-p-r-warranty\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/max\/daisy-pool-covers-525-micron-non-heating-titanium-cool-pool-blanket-8-years-p-r-warranty-378-01.webp\" alt=\"Daisy Pool Covers 525 micron NON HEATING - TITANIUM COOL Pool Blanket - 10 Years p.r. 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Warranty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-titel bps-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$23.05\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <div class=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/378\/daisy-pool-covers-500-micron-non-heating-pool-blanket-opaque-10-years-p-r-warranty\" class=\"btn bps-product-button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW PRODUCT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide carousel-card bps-product-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/8\/daisy-pool-covers-200-micron-ultradome-pool-blanket-blue-3-years-p-r-warranty\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-post-summary.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el-bps-summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active bps-post-summary-title\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"bps-post-summary-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPool covers increase heat retention by up to 75% and reduce energy costs by 50-70%, delivering significant savings on heating bills \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCovers prevent 90-95% of water evaporation, saving approximately 45,000 litres annually and reducing chemical usage by up to 60% \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSafety covers provide crucial protection for families with children and pets while keeping debris and wildlife out of pools \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManual covers require physical effort to remove and can be visually unappealing, while automatic covers offer convenience at premium prices\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClimate and pool usage patterns determine which cover type delivers the best value \u2014 from basic winter covers ($75-225) to automatic systems ($5,000+)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd8206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdd8206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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>Cons: 4 Downsides of Pool Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons\/#Pool_Cover_Types_Finding_Your_Best_Match\" >Pool Cover Types: Finding Your Best Match<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons\/#Should_you_get_a_pool_cover\" >Should you get a pool cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons\/#Find_the_Right_Pool_Cover_with_Best_Pool_Supplies\" >Find the Right Pool Cover with Best Pool Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-covers-weighing-up-the-pros-and-cons\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_6_Benefits_of_Pool_Covers\"><\/span>Pros: 6 Benefits of Pool Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b5d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50b5d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quality-pool-cover.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1184\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quality-pool-cover.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quality-pool-cover-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quality-pool-cover-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Clear Comfort<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8166d5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8166d5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Want to know what you&#8217;re really getting when you invest in a pool cover? These aren&#8217;t just fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-accesories\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">pool accessories<\/a> \u2014 they&#8217;re practical solutions that tackle some of your biggest pool ownership challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15dd73 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f15dd73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-accesories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse pool accessories<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4951e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"e4951e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2390\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2390\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. Keeps Your Water Warmer <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2390\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8752512 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8752512\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53d162a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53d162a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool covers work like thermal blankets for your pool, trapping heat and boosting heat retention by up to 75%. Your heating system won&#8217;t have to work as hard, which shows up directly on your energy bills. Some covers can actually warm an unheated pool by 8-10\u00b0C, giving you a longer swimming season without touching the thermostat. You&#8217;re looking at energy savings up to 70% \u2014 that&#8217;s real money staying in your pocket.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2391\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2391\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. Stops Water from Disappearing <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2391\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f8d1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0f8d1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7f539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d7f539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here&#8217;s something that might surprise you: the average backyard pool loses about 45,000 litres of water each year just through evaporation. That&#8217;s roughly 7mm of water vanishing daily during summer. A good pool cover cuts this evaporation by 90-95%, potentially saving you 3,000 litres monthly. Those water savings add up fast on your utility bills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2392\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2392\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. Cuts Down on Chemicals <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2392\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf3408 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bf3408\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7112236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7112236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chemical maintenance gets much easier with a cover. Since covers block the UV light that normally breaks down chlorine, you&#8217;ll use up to 60% fewer chemicals and about 50% less chlorine. This means fewer trips to the pool store and less time fussing with water balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2393\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2393\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. Blocks Debris and Bugs <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2393\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6008d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a6008d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c734e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5c734e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nothing kills the mood like fishing leaves out of your pool or vacuuming up dirt. Pool covers create a simple barrier that keeps all that unwanted stuff out of your water. Instead of sinking to the bottom, debris just sits on top where you can easily sweep it away meaning far less maintenance time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2394\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2394\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 5. Adds Safety for Families <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2394\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2528ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2528ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e07320 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e07320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have kids or pets, safety covers provide peace of mind by creating a barrier that prevents accidents. Many safety covers can actually support the weight of a child or pet, giving you crucial protection against drowning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2395\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2395\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 6. Keeps Wildlife Away <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2395\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87097d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87097d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5482393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5482393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool covers stop ducks and other birds from treating your pool like their personal swimming hole. When animals can&#8217;t see the water, they&#8217;re not tempted to jump in, which means cleaner water and less cleanup for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bb3f2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bb3f2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_4_Downsides_of_Pool_Covers\"><\/span>Cons: 4 Downsides of Pool Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494e8ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"494e8ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-pool-cover-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1197\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-pool-cover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-pool-cover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-pool-cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-pool-cover.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Pool Operation Management<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bea3744 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bea3744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9c4aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a9c4aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool covers aren&#8217;t perfect \u2014 they come with real drawbacks that deserve honest consideration. Let&#8217;s talk about the less appealing aspects so you can make a decision with your eyes wide open.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b0f8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"d1b0f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2190\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2190\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. Covers can be visually unappealing <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2190\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd5212c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd5212c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f24856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f24856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your backyard matters, and let&#8217;s be honest \u2014 entry-level pool covers aren&#8217;t winning any beauty contests. Most off-the-shelf options clash with carefully planned outdoor spaces, and they block that peaceful water view from inside your home. Winter covers present the biggest challenge, potentially creating an eyesore for up to 7 months each year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2191\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2191\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. Manual covers require effort to remove <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2191\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba2e7b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba2e7b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde2701 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bde2701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Busy schedules and manual covers don&#8217;t mix well. Every time you want a swim, you&#8217;re faced with the physical work of rolling, folding, or hauling the cover off. This becomes particularly tedious with larger pools, and some homeowners find themselves skipping pool time just to avoid the hassle. Solar-powered<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-cover-rollers\"> rollers<\/a> reduce the burden of this chore, while still giving you a simple, hands-off way to wind your cover in and out without relying on mains power.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f60f1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"89f60f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-cover-rollers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse pool cover rollers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2192\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2192\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. Takes up space for storage <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2192\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42d139 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b42d139\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9312ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9312ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Storage needs often catch people off guard. You&#8217;ll need a dedicated spot to store your cover when it&#8217;s not protecting your pool. This creates real problems if you&#8217;re working with limited yard space or tight equipment areas. Some modern covers can hide under decking, but that requires planning ahead \u2014 or expensive modifications later. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-cover-rollers\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Under bench cover rollers<\/a> provide more attractive storage that even doubles up as pool seating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-226be1e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"226be1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-cover-rollers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse pool cover rollers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2193\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2193\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. Not all covers fit custom-shaped pools <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2193\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ec5f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03ec5f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38faaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38faaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Standard covers work great for rectangular and circular pools, but anything unique creates headaches. Custom-shaped pools often leave you with few options, and finding a proper fit without customization becomes nearly impossible. Even custom covers can have fitting issues due to variations in pool construction and backfilling. These specialised solutions typically cost significantly more and require precise measurements and design work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f236012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f236012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pool_Cover_Types_Finding_Your_Best_Match\"><\/span>Pool Cover Types: Finding Your Best Match<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70cc322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70cc322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With several pool cover options available, choosing the right one depends on your specific needs and budget. Here&#8217;s what each type offers \u2014 along with their trade-offs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7365231 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7365231\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Standard Winter Covers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-887d493 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"887d493\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d19f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3d19f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Perfect for basic seasonal protection, these covers handle one job well: keeping leaves and debris out during off-seasons. Made from triple-layer woven polyethylene, they snap into coping tracks and store easily when not needed.<\/p><p>At AUD $75-225, they&#8217;re the most budget-friendly option. The catch? You&#8217;ll replace them every 2-3 years. They can&#8217;t support weight and often need water pumps to prevent sagging from rain accumulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc4349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-shoppable-image\" data-id=\"8bc4349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-shoppable-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-widget\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/daisy-winterkleen-cover-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1198\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/daisy-winterkleen-cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/daisy-winterkleen-cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/daisy-winterkleen-cover.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper elementor-repeater-item-4d84a62 bps-marker-wave\" data-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-tooltip bps-tooltip-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/37\/daisy-winterkleen-mesh-winter-pool-leaf-and-debris-cover-green-8-years-p-r-warranty\" class=\"bps-shoppable-product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/daisy-winterkleen-mesh-winter-pool-leaf-and-debris-cover-green-8-years-p-r-warranty-37-01.webp\" alt=\"Daisy WinterKleen - Mesh Winter Pool Leaf and Debris Cover - GREEN 8 Years p.r. Warranty\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaisy WinterKleen - Mesh Winter Pool Leaf and Debris Cover - GREEN 8 Years p.r. Warranty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$29.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper img {\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tz-index: 10;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder-style: solid;\n\t\t\tcursor: pointer;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker:hover {\n\t\t\ttransform: scale(1.1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-pulse .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-pulse 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-wave .bps-shoppable-marker::after {\n\t\t\tcontent: '';\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder: 2px solid currentColor;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-wave 2s infinite;\n\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-bounce .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-bounce 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-pulse {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }\n\t\t\t50% { opacity: 0.6; }\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-wave {\n\t\t\t0% {\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t100% {\n\t\t\t\twidth: 200%;\n\t\t\t\theight: 200%;\n\t\t\t\topacity: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-bounce {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }\n\t\t\t50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\topacity: 0;\n\t\t\tvisibility: hidden;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t\tpointer-events: none;\n\t\t\tz-index: 100;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper:hover .bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\topacity: 1;\n\t\t\tvisibility: visible;\n\t\t\tpointer-events: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-top {\n\t\t\tbottom: 100%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-bottom {\n\t\t\ttop: 100%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-left {\n\t\t\tright: 100%;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-right {\n\t\t\tleft: 100%;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-link {\n\t\t\ttext-decoration: none;\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-content {\n\t\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\t\tgap: 12px;\n\t\t\talign-items: flex-start;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-image {\n\t\t\tflex-shrink: 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 60px;\n\t\t\theight: 60px;\n\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 4px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-image img {\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tobject-fit: cover;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-info {\n\t\t\tflex: 1;\n\t\t\tmin-width: 0;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-title {\n\t\t\tfont-weight: 500;\n\t\t\tline-height: 1.4;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-price {\n\t\t\tfont-weight: 600;\n\t\t\tmargin-top: 4px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t\/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n\t\t@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t.bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\t\tposition: fixed !important;\n\t\t\t\tleft: 50% !important;\n\t\t\t\ttop: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\tbottom: 20px !important;\n\t\t\t\tright: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%) !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100% - 40px);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5da18c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c5da18c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106ac7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"106ac7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mesh Security Covers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0c4bb2 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0c4bb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2158b5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2158b5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These covers deliver safety and functionality in one package. They attach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2522\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor\">deck anchors<\/a> with stainless steel springs or rubber straps and can actually support the weight of children, pets, and adults.<\/p><p>Mesh covers last significantly longer \u2014 10-15 years compared to 7-11 years for vinyl options. Rain drains through naturally, so no pump is required. The downside? Sunlight can pass through, potentially encouraging algae growth that means extra cleaning after winter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41564a elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-shoppable-image\" data-id=\"f41564a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-shoppable-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-widget\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor-spare-part-2522-01-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1202\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor-spare-part-2522-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor-spare-part-2522-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor-spare-part-2522-01.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper elementor-repeater-item-4d84a62 bps-marker-wave\" data-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-tooltip bps-tooltip-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2522\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor\" class=\"bps-shoppable-product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/s-r-smith-48mm-plastic-deck-hole-anchor-spare-part-2522-01.webp\" alt=\"S.R. Smith 48mm Plastic Deck Hole Anchor - Spare Part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS.R. Smith 48mm Plastic Deck Hole Anchor - Spare Part\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$75.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">S.R. Smith 48mm Plastic Deck Hole Anchor - Spare Part<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper img {\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tz-index: 10;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder-style: solid;\n\t\t\tcursor: pointer;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker:hover {\n\t\t\ttransform: scale(1.1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-pulse .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-pulse 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-wave .bps-shoppable-marker::after {\n\t\t\tcontent: '';\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder: 2px solid currentColor;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-wave 2s infinite;\n\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-bounce .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-bounce 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-pulse {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }\n\t\t\t50% { opacity: 0.6; }\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-wave {\n\t\t\t0% {\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t100% {\n\t\t\t\twidth: 200%;\n\t\t\t\theight: 200%;\n\t\t\t\topacity: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-bounce {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }\n\t\t\t50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\topacity: 0;\n\t\t\tvisibility: hidden;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t\tpointer-events: none;\n\t\t\tz-index: 100;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper:hover .bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\topacity: 1;\n\t\t\tvisibility: visible;\n\t\t\tpointer-events: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-top {\n\t\t\tbottom: 100%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-bottom {\n\t\t\ttop: 100%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-left {\n\t\t\tright: 100%;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-tooltip-right {\n\t\t\tleft: 100%;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 10px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-link {\n\t\t\ttext-decoration: none;\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-content {\n\t\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\t\tgap: 12px;\n\t\t\talign-items: flex-start;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-image {\n\t\t\tflex-shrink: 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 60px;\n\t\t\theight: 60px;\n\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 4px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-image img {\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tobject-fit: cover;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-info {\n\t\t\tflex: 1;\n\t\t\tmin-width: 0;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-title {\n\t\t\tfont-weight: 500;\n\t\t\tline-height: 1.4;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-product-price {\n\t\t\tfont-weight: 600;\n\t\t\tmargin-top: 4px;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t\/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n\t\t@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t.bps-shoppable-tooltip {\n\t\t\t\tposition: fixed !important;\n\t\t\t\tleft: 50% !important;\n\t\t\t\ttop: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\tbottom: 20px !important;\n\t\t\t\tright: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%) !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100% - 40px);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b75e0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a9b75e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b33b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48b33b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Solid Vinyl Covers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e16b4bc e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e16b4bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7693d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7693d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Built from durable vinyl material, these covers block everything \u2014 debris, UV rays, and water. They prevent algae completely by blocking 100% of sunlight and keep your pool water clean through winter.<\/p><p>Expect to pay AUD $305-917 more than mesh alternatives. You&#8217;ll need a submersible pump for water removal, with pump replacement every 2-4 years at AUD $305-382. These covers typically last 7-11 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0d23ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-shoppable-image\" data-id=\"e0d23ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-shoppable-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-widget\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bestway-premium-pvc-pool-cover.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1281\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bestway-premium-pvc-pool-cover.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bestway-premium-pvc-pool-cover-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper elementor-repeater-item-321083a bps-marker-wave\" data-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-tooltip bps-tooltip-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/1556\/bestway-premium-pvc-pool-cover-for-4-57-15ft-round-pool-58038\" class=\"bps-shoppable-product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/bestway-premium-pvc-pool-cover-for-4-57-15ft-round-pool-58038-1556-01.webp\" alt=\"Bestway Premium PVC Pool Cover for 4.57 \/ 15ft Round Pool - 58038\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBestway Premium PVC Pool Cover for 4.57 \/ 15ft Round Pool - 58038\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$69.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Bestway Premium PVC Pool Cover for 4.57 \/ 15ft Round Pool<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper img {\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tz-index: 10;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder-style: solid;\n\t\t\tcursor: pointer;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker:hover {\n\t\t\ttransform: scale(1.1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-pulse .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-pulse 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-wave .bps-shoppable-marker::after {\n\t\t\tcontent: '';\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder: 2px solid currentColor;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-wave 2s infinite;\n\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-bounce .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-bounce 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-pulse {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { opacity: 1; 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These premium covers create a solid surface that supports up to 70kg and provide three times better insulation than standard pool blankets.<\/p><p>Starting around AUD $15,290, they&#8217;re the biggest investment but offer unmatched convenience, safety, and ongoing savings. Most can integrate seamlessly with your landscaping design.<\/p><p>Best Pool Supplies offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">variety of pool covers<\/a> from mesh to solar heating and winter mesh to choose from.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e102a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-shoppable-image\" data-id=\"e102a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-shoppable-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-widget\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-cover-roller-solar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1285\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-cover-roller-solar.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-cover-roller-solar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-cover-roller-solar-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper elementor-repeater-item-321083a bps-marker-wave\" data-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-marker\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-tooltip bps-tooltip-bottom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2279\/daisy-power-series-electric-pool-cover-roller-retro-fit-kit-no-tube-squat-profile\" class=\"bps-shoppable-product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/img\/uploads\/thumbs\/daisy-power-series-electric-pool-cover-roller-retro-fit-kit-no-tube-squat-profile-2279-01.webp\" alt=\"Daisy Power Series Electric Pool Cover Roller RETRO FIT KIT \/ NO TUBE - Squat Profile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaisy Power Series Electric Pool Cover Roller RETRO FIT KIT \/ NO TUBE - Squat Profile\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bps-shoppable-product-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1035.00\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Daisy Power Series Electric Pool Cover Roller RETRO FIT KIT \/ NO TUBE - Squat Profile<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-image-wrapper img {\n\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker-wrapper {\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tz-index: 10;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder-style: solid;\n\t\t\tcursor: pointer;\n\t\t\ttransition: all 0.3s ease;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-shoppable-marker:hover {\n\t\t\ttransform: scale(1.1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-pulse .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-pulse 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-wave .bps-shoppable-marker::after {\n\t\t\tcontent: '';\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\ttop: 50%;\n\t\t\tleft: 50%;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 100%;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\tborder: 2px solid currentColor;\n\t\t\ttransform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-wave 2s infinite;\n\t\t\topacity: 0.6;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.bps-marker-bounce .bps-shoppable-marker {\n\t\t\tanimation: bps-bounce 2s infinite;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@keyframes bps-pulse {\n\t\t\t0%, 100% { opacity: 1; 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We&#8217;ll help you figure out the practical considerations that matter for your specific setup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfee332 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfee332\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee83fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eee83fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d1c42 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"06d1c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-caret-square-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M176 354.9V157.1c0-10.7 13-16.1 20.5-8.5l98.3 98.9c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.2 0 16.9l-98.3 98.9c-7.5 7.7-20.5 2.3-20.5-8.4zM448 80v352c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48h352c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48zm-48 346V86c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6H54c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6v340c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6h340c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0c651 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e0c651\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8bf996 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c8bf996\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1bc8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab1bc8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When the numbers work out<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a643a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a643a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The return on investment can be pretty impressive \u2014 many pool covers pay for themselves within 18 months. Here&#8217;s how the math breaks down: you&#8217;ll see heating cost reductions of 50-70%, chemical savings of 35-60%, and water consumption drops of 30-50%.<\/p><p>Take water savings alone \u2014 a cover can save around 34,675 litres annually, which works out to roughly AUD $106.04 in water bill savings. Higher-quality covers usually offer better long-term value since they last longer and need less maintenance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57b611 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a57b611\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944b812 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"944b812\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4fe78a elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"c4fe78a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-caret-square-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M176 354.9V157.1c0-10.7 13-16.1 20.5-8.5l98.3 98.9c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.2 0 16.9l-98.3 98.9c-7.5 7.7-20.5 2.3-20.5-8.4zM448 80v352c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48h352c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48zm-48 346V86c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6H54c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6v340c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6h340c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd21786 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd21786\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c61c6c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c61c6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0d7f33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0d7f33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your climate matters<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4c314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff4c314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Where you live plays a big role in which type makes sense. Dry or windy areas see massive evaporation, so covers become really valuable. If you&#8217;re in a humid climate, you&#8217;ll mainly benefit from keeping debris out rather than saving water.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/abgal-solar-pool-covers\">Solar covers<\/a> perform best where you get consistent sunshine, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2247\/daisy-pool-covers-thermotech-non-heating-insulating-4-5mm-blue-opaque\">thermal covers<\/a> work better when temperatures fluctuate. Cold-climate pool owners who shut down seasonally often find basic winter covers give the best bang for their buck.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1529cd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1529cd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f715e24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f715e24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae1f1a2 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"ae1f1a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-caret-square-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M176 354.9V157.1c0-10.7 13-16.1 20.5-8.5l98.3 98.9c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.2 0 16.9l-98.3 98.9c-7.5 7.7-20.5 2.3-20.5-8.4zM448 80v352c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48h352c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48zm-48 346V86c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6H54c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6v340c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6h340c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b11be3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b11be3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a144bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a144bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6dff0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6dff0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding the right balance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd695b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cd695b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modern covers don&#8217;t have to be ugly anymore. Today&#8217;s options can actually enhance your backyard rather than detract from it. Smart design elements like natural stone or wood decking help covers blend seamlessly into your landscape.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/product\/2233\/daisy-power-series-electric-pool-cover-roller-squat-profile-solar-powered\">Automatic covers<\/a> really represent the best of both worlds \u2014 they&#8217;re no longer just functional eyesores but elegant features that protect your investment while looking good doing it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebc889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ebc889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Right_Pool_Cover_with_Best_Pool_Supplies\"><\/span>Find the Right Pool Cover with Best Pool Supplies\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3425e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3425e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We&#8217;ve covered a lot of ground here, and now it comes down to what works best for your specific situation. Whether you choose a basic winter cover or invest in an automatic system, you&#8217;ll get benefits that go well beyond keeping debris out of your water.<\/p><p>The numbers speak for themselves \u2014 most pool owners see their investment pay off within 18 months. Water savings, chemical reductions, and lower heating costs add up faster than you might expect.<\/p><p>The best pool cover isn&#8217;t necessarily the priciest one. It&#8217;s the one that solves your biggest pool headaches while fitting how you actually use your pool. Consider your maintenance style, what annoys you most about pool ownership, and how much hands-on work you&#8217;re willing to do.<\/p><p><b>Browse our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><b>pool cover selection<\/b><\/a><b> including Abgal Pool Covers and rollers, or Daisy&#8217;s Ultradome, Solar Screen, and WinterKeen options to find what works best for your pool.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604c0ca elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"604c0ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse our pool cover selection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e8f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b0e8f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b32ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8b32ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the main benefits of using a pool cover? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b289f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38b289f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f99aeca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f99aeca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool covers offer multiple advantages, including reducing water evaporation by up to 95%, lowering heating costs by 50-70%, decreasing chemical usage by up to 60%, and keeping debris out of the pool. They also improve safety for children and pets and can extend your swimming season by maintaining water temperature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there any drawbacks to using a pool cover? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b40b7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b40b7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d29119 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d29119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While pool covers have many benefits, they can be visually unappealing, especially standard models. Manual covers require effort to remove, which may discourage frequent pool use. Some covers also need dedicated storage space when not in use, and finding the right fit for custom-shaped pools can be challenging.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1452\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1452\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do different types of pool covers compare? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1452\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b09947a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b09947a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6350e72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6350e72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool covers come in various types, each with its own pros and cons. Standard winter covers are affordable but less durable. Mesh security covers offer safety and longevity but may allow some debris through. Solid vinyl covers provide complete protection but require pumps for water removal. Automatic covers offer ultimate convenience and insulation but at a higher cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1453\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1453\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take for a pool cover to pay for itself? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1453\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d61d370 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d61d370\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e8cbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1e8cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most pool covers pay for themselves within about 18 months through savings on heating, water, and chemical costs. The exact timeframe depends on factors like your local climate, pool usage, and the type of cover chosen. Higher-end covers often provide better long-term value due to reduced maintenance costs and longer lifespans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1454\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1454\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I keep my pool covered or uncovered in different weather conditions? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1454\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af4690 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7af4690\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34970b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34970b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In dry or windy conditions, it&#8217;s generally beneficial to keep the pool covered to reduce evaporation. 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