About Electric Pool Covers

Why electric pool covers?

Whether you pull the cover across yourself, or let electricity do the job for you, there are three main types of cover.  However their features are by no means independent, many covers combining features to provide multi-purpose blankets.

Semi-automatic covers use a motor driven reel system. They use electrical power to roll and unroll the cover, but usually require someone to pull on the cover when unrolling, or guide the cover onto the reel when rolling the cover up. They can be built into the deck surrounding the pool, or can use reels on carts.
Automatic covers have permanently mounted reels that automatically cover and uncover the pool at the push of a button. They are also the most expensive first cost option. But you have to weigh the cost of labor for the manual and semi-automatic covers to determine which route is best for your particular situation.