Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What size air pillow do I need?
- 2 What size pillow do I need for a 24 foot pool?
- 3 How many air pillows do I need for a 15×30 above ground pool?
- 4 What size pool air pillow do I need?
- 5 Do I really need a pool pillow?
- 6 Do I really need an air pillow under my pool cover?
- 7 How do I attach my air pillow to my winter cover?
- 8 Can I overfill my air pillow?
What size air pillow do I need?
Inflating Your Air Pillow
| Pool Size | Suggested Air Pillow Size | Maximum Air Pillow Size |
|---|---|---|
| 15′ Round | 4′ X 5′ | 4′ X 8′ |
| 18′ Round | 4′ X 8′ | (2) 4’X5′ |
| 21′ Round | 4′ X 8′ | 4’X15′ or (2) 4’X8′ |
| 24′ Round | 4′ X 8′ | 4’X15′ or (2) 4’X8′ |
What size pillow do I need for a 24 foot pool?
The pillow prevents wall damage by equalizing pressure caused by expanding ice. Fill up 2/3 full with air. For pools up to 18 ft round, you will need a 4×4 ft pillow. For pools up to 33 ft round, you will need a 4×8 ft pillow.
What are air pillows for pools?
The Air Pillow is made of heavy-duty gauge vinyl that floats in the middle of your pool to reduce pressure on your pool cover caused by debris or rainwater and to significantly reduce the amount of strain on your above ground pool walls due to water expansion in freezing temperatures.
What are air pillows used for?
Air Pillows, also known as air cushions, are plastic pockets that are filled with air and sealed. They are then used to fill the void in shipping boxes to prevent shifting and provide cushioning for products.
How many air pillows do I need for a 15×30 above ground pool?
We suggest using the 4 x 4 Air Pillow on pools up to 24′ round. Use the 4 x 8 Air Pillow on pools 28′ round and up and on small oval pools. Use the 4 x 15 Air Pillow on Large (15 x 30 and larger) Oval aboveground pools.
What size pool air pillow do I need?
How Many Air Pillows Do I Need?
| Pool Size | Suggested Air Pillow Size | Max Air Pillow Size |
|---|---|---|
| 12′ Round 15′ Round | 4′ x 5′ | 4′ x 8′ |
| 18′ Round | 4′ x 8′ | (2) 4′ x 5′ |
| 21′ Round 24′ Round | 4′ x 8′ | 4′ x 15′ or (2) 4′ x 8′ |
| 27′ Round 30′ Round 33′ Round | 4′ x 15′ | (2) 4′ X 15′ |
Do I need an air pillow for my pool?
We strongly recommend using an air pillow under your winter cover. The first reason to install a winter cover air pillow is to protect your pool from expanding ice. When you don’t use an air pillow, the cover sits right on top of the water and the ice will want to expand outwards.
How many air pillows do I need for my pool?
Do I really need a pool pillow?
Do I Need A Pool Pillow? While they’re not 100% necessary, winter pool pillows are incredibly helpful. They help protect your pool from expanding ice and promote even weight distribution, which is why we highly encourage them for pool owners.
Do I really need an air pillow under my pool cover?
We strongly recommend using an air pillow under your winter cover. The first reason to install a winter cover air pillow is to protect your pool from expanding ice. Instead, the weight of the water is evenly distributed around air pillow. This weight distribution can prevent the cover from sinking or tearing.
What can I use instead of a pool pillow?
You may have heard pool owners recommend alternatives to pool air pillows, such as tire tubes, yoga balls, or regular innertubes.
What is an air pillow for a pool?
An air pillows’ designed purpose is to act as an ice compensator for your swimming pool. When ice freezes, it expands. In a swimming pool, that means it expands outwardly – putting a ton of pressure on your swimming pool walls. Think of a copper water pipe that bursts in a house.
How do I attach my air pillow to my winter cover?
Pillow Pal uses an easy-to-attach velcro patch to connect and center your air pillow to your winter cover! Simply lay your winter cover upside down on the ground and attach a patch to the air pillow and one to the pool cover – then flip the assembly onto the pool and fasten the cover down for winter!
Can I overfill my air pillow?
Do not overfill the air pillow – it can increase the risk of the valve popping out and deflating the pillow. Purchase a pillow pal, a simple velcro patch that keeps your air pillow centered. Pillow Pal uses an easy-to-attach velcro patch to connect and center your air pillow to your winter cover!