Recommendations on how to handle your anti-algae cover in wintertime
The summer is coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. The seasonal change implies some recommendations for handling a tensioned anti-algae cover at your water tank.
Algae
Algae are known for clogging up filters and driplines, leading to plant failure and extra maintenance. Our standard tensioned anti-algae cover is designed to reduce sunlight in the water and hence the growth of algae. This ensures clean filters and driplines releasing the right amount of water to your plants.
Your anti-algae cover in wintertime
In autumn and wintertime the sun is getting lower, so algae do grow less. For outside installations this is the time to carefully check your tank cover. Dirt, debris (falling leaves), snow and large amounts of rain water can cause the cover to become impermeable and heavy, adding unwanted inward forces on the supporting steel structure of your tank. On the other hand, this time of year also sees an increased likelihood of wind. The potential for heavy weather conditions brings risks of damage to both the cover and water tank.
Our recommendation
Autumn is coming up and it is time to remove and inspect your anti-algae cover. Make sure that the anti-algae cover is still intact: are there no tears in the fabric? Is the cord still in order? When autumn starts, it is time to remove your anti-algae cover, give it a thorough cleaning and store it until spring when you can reinstall it.
