Winter floats

Winter floats: smart protection against ice pressure

When it freezes outside, a layer of ice forms on the water surface of your pool. Without protection, this ice can expand and put enormous pressure on the pool walls. The result? Cracks, tears or damage to the liner. Winter floats - also known as ice breakers - absorb this pressure by moving with the expanding ice. This keeps your pool structure safe, even during prolonged and severe frosts.

You place winter floats diagonally across the pool surface, from corner to corner. By connecting them together via the attached hooks and eyes, they form a connected line that breaks the action of the ice. They are often combined with a winter tarp so that the pool is fully protected from both dirt and frost.

How to use winter floats correctly?

Using winter floats is easy, but it is important that you place them correctly. They should be placed diagonally across the surface of the water, and preferably completely filled with water or sand, depending on the type. This ensures that they remain partially submerged and function optimally in pressure distribution.

The number of floats needed depends on the size of your pool. For an average rectangular pool, six to ten pieces are easily needed to provide sufficient protection. For oval or round pools, the number may vary, but even there a diagonal line is often the most effective.

High quality winter floats for every type of pool

The winter floats in the assortment of Pool.shop are made of sturdy, frost-resistant plastic and designed to last several seasons. They come with handy connectors so you can easily connect them together. Some models come with a rubber weight or filler cap, so you can match the buoyancy to your pool yourself.

Whether you have a built-up pool, built-in pool or a pool with a liner: winter floats are a small investment that can save you a lot of damage. Combined with other winter accessories such as winter plugs, covers or winterizing liquid, you will have a complete and worry-free winter protection.