Does this Looploc need to be replaced?

[poolboyK]

Hi, my looploc ripped yesterday. I was moving the pool cover pump with a pole, and my foot went over the edge of the pool wall slightly and next thing I knew my foot upto my knee went straight through the pool cover.
It was definitely terrifying and could've been worse so I'm glad I'm ok.

I purchased this house 4 years ago and cover came with the house. It is an official looploc cover. I tried contacting local pool store who is a looploc dealer and they said they will try to find out if the previous owner registered it in order to get the dimensions. They said it's a $200 fee to remove cover and give it to looploc, after which it would be determine if repair or replacement needed. I have a Grecian pool and the rep on the phone said estimate would be 2500-3500 for a new cover. Does that sound reasonable? Would there be any other options?

 

[ajw22]

You proved that your cover deteriorated to where it is no longer a “Safety Cover” that can support the weight of people or animals. If you need a safety cover then it is time for replacement.

If you just need a cover to keep debris out of the pool then you can try using tarp tape or duct tape on both sides of the tear to hold it together.

My cover has been held together with duct tape patches for a few years…

 

[1poolman1]

Hi, my looploc ripped yesterday. I was moving the pool cover pump with a pole, and my foot went over the edge of the pool wall slightly and next thing I knew my foot upto my knee went straight through the pool cover.
It was definitely terrifying and could've been worse so I'm glad I'm ok.

I purchased this house 4 years ago and cover came with the house. It is an official looploc cover. I tried contacting local pool store who is a looploc dealer and they said they will try to find out if the previous owner registered it in order to get the dimensions. They said it's a $200 fee to remove cover and give it to looploc, after which it would be determine if repair or replacement needed. I have a Grecian pool and the rep on the phone said estimate would be 2500-3500 for a new cover. Does that sound reasonable? Would there be any other options?

https://poolcoversdirect.com/loop-loc-pool-cover-repairs/

 

[sande005]

That is one old cover, judging by the fading. Mine, over 16 yrs old, subject to about the same climate as @poolboyK's, looks pretty much like @ajw22's. That amount of fade is significant!
I used Gorilla Tape on mine to batch holes gnawed by red squirrels, and it lasted several seasons. This past summer found a place that does boat covers that also repairs pool covers - sp had them repair the holes and redo some of the non-structural stitching that was rotting out. $200 and it should be good for another 16 years.
Tape may get one by for a year or so, but if it is that degraded, it is time to start shopping.....

Hmmm...mine and @ajw22's are by Meyco. Perhaps LoopLoc is not quite as durable....

<edit, I looked up when I bought it - older than I thought!>

 

[ajw22]

Hmmm...mine and @ajw22's are by Meyco. Perhaps LoopLoc is not quite as durable....

My Meyco cover is about 25 years old. I take it season by season and know it is on borrowed time.

They don’t make things the way they used to. I have no idea how long a cover bought today would last.

 

[JamesW]

The serial number for a Loop Loc pool cover is on a tag on the underside of the cover. The exact location and appearance of the tag may vary depending on when the cover was made.

 

[JamesW]

 

[Bperry]

Hi, my looploc ripped yesterday. I was moving the pool cover pump with a pole, and my foot went over the edge of the pool wall slightly and next thing I knew my foot upto my knee went straight through the pool cover.
It was definitely terrifying and could've been worse so I'm glad I'm ok.

I purchased this house 4 years ago and cover came with the house. It is an official looploc cover. I tried contacting local pool store who is a looploc dealer and they said they will try to find out if the previous owner registered it in order to get the dimensions. They said it's a $200 fee to remove cover and give it to looploc, after which it would be determine if repair or replacement needed. I have a Grecian pool and the rep on the phone said estimate would be 2500-3500 for a new cover. Does that sound reasonable? Would there be any other options?

Looploc keeps pretty good records. I reordered our cover this past year when the original was from 1999. The replacement fit pretty well.

 

[poolboyK]

Hi, I previously posted regarding a ripped looploc. I had another question, I'm in NY and pool was winterized and lines blown out in september. I noticed after the cover ripped, that water level was quite above the lowest point of skimmer relative to the level at the time of closing. I guess this must be a mesh cover, I just never realized so. A day later, we had freezing temps and I saw the water frozen at the level described. Will this damage the pool? I wasn't aware this was mesh, so I never drained the pool ever, infact I had a cover pump. Now I'm paranoid that the water being above the skimmers and freezing will damage it and super worried.

 

[PoolStored]

Not much you can do at this point.
We recommend that you cut up some pool noodles and put them in the skimmer mouth, with weir doors removed. This gives protection to the skimmer channel.
When you had the lines blown out, the use of a Gizmo to close the skimmer drains, along with some more cut-up noodles will protect the skimmer pot.
As to the water level, most mesh cover companies specify that the water level be maintained 15-18" below the level of the deck to support the mesh cover. In times where the water was not frozen, I've used a sump pump to lower the water level ~4-6" below the skimmer mouth, which result in about 15" below the deck. This year I drained 4x so far this year.

When they closed, did they use Gizmo's in the skimmer?

Amazon.com

 

[poolboyK]

Yes, Gizmos were used, and new ones were put in infact. I will see as soon as the ice melts, to drain some.

 

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[sande005]

Yes, Gizmos were used, and new ones were put in infact. I will see as soon as the ice melts, to drain some.

Before becoming regular on this site, I never knew about the pool noodle trick for skimmers. For 30 yrs the pool was pumped down below the jets, and Gizmos added to the skimmers. There has always been enough rain/snow to bring the ice level to mid-skimmer level or higher by early spring. Never an issue in 30 yrs. A few times even up to the coping around the edges. Several pool companies over the years have advised that what I was doing was what they have done routinely also. So while I have just lately started being a bit more proactive in preventing ice damage, it appears that in my area the risk is perceived as very low as long as basic closing procedures were performed - and it sounds like yours were. Rest easy - very, very unlikely you will have any issues.

 

[PoolStored]

Yes, Gizmos were used, and new ones were put in infact. I will see as soon as the ice melts, to drain some.

I lowered my water with a sump pump 4x this year before the hard freeze. You do need to be proactive to lessen the potential damage of water being too high in early winter.

Do not try to lower the water level until the ice is gone. The ice can damage a vinyl liner if you try to lower the water while the ice is still in contact with the vinyl.

 

[Newdude]

So while I have just lately started being a bit more proactive in preventing ice damage, it appears that in my area the risk is perceived as very low as long as basic closing procedures were performed

Same here. We have lots of snow birds who leave for the cool and cold months, and none of the folks who stay even think about the pool while it's closed.

Then there is me draining and stuffing noodles.

 

[PoolStored]

Then there is me draining and stuffing noodles.

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[wireform]

You really don't want to play with the water level after there may be a good thickness of ice that can shift and cut the liner. Leave well enough alone for now is your best approach.