Hey PoolLovers,
I’ve got an automatic pool cover that I open and close using a keypad. The process is pretty straightforward: I type in my 4-digit code, hit the check mark, and then have to hold down either the open or close button for the entire time it takes to open or close. I get that this is a safety feature, but honestly, it’s kind of a pain, especially when closing it.
Here’s the issue: I often have to stop mid-close, run over to the pool robot hose to make sure it’s positioned just right in the corner so it doesn’t get tangled, and then sprint back to the keypad to finish closing it. If I don’t do this fast enough—within 10 seconds—the keypad times out, and I have to re-enter the code. #FirstWorldProblem, I know, but it’s really frustrating!
So, I’m wondering: is there a secret code or hack that lets the cover keep closing even if I’m not standing there holding the button? Does anyone who works at automaticpoolcovers.com know if this kind of workaround exists? I’d love to be able to set it and forget it without having to race back and forth.
