Hi everyone. We are new pool owners - 20' x 44' rectangular pool. Chlorine w/Delta UV Sanitation system.

I do not really want to cover the pool with a solid cover as I like to see the water even when it is too cold to swim. We are about 60 miles north of Memphis, TN. Is it possible to just deal with the leaves and keep the pool open year around?

We have a variable speed pump that doesn't add much to the electricity costs of the house. Thanks for any advice - pool store says to close it but they also want to sell me the $2,000 cover.