The size of the air pillow needed for an above ground pool depends on the size and shape of the pool. Here are some general guidelines based on the search results:
- For most above ground pools, just one appropriately sized pool pillow will work.
- The air pillow should be placed in the center of the pool and should touch the underside of the winter cover. The water level in the pool should be high enough for the air pillow to slightly prop the winter cover up (in the center of the pool). Also, the winter cover should be resting on the top of the water (around the air pillow) .
- The suggested air pillow size for a 12 round pool is 4 X 5, for a 15 round pool is 4 X 5, and for an 18 round pool is 4 X 8.
- For a 21 round pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 8, and the maximum air pillow size is 4X15 or (2) 4X8.
- For a 24 round pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 8, and the maximum air pillow size is 4X15 or (2) 4X8.
- For a 27 round pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 15, and the maximum air pillow size is (2) 4 X 15.
- For a 30 round pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 15, and the maximum air pillow size is (2) 4 X 15.
- For a 33 round pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 15, and the maximum air pillow size is 4 X 15.
- For an 18 X 40 oval pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 15, and the maximum air pillow size is (2) 4 X 15.
- For a 21 X 43 oval pool, the suggested air pillow size is 4 X 15, and the maximum air pillow size is (2) 4 X 15.
- The size of the air cushion sold on Amazon is approximately 43 x 43 inches.
- Some other sources suggest using a 4 x 4 air pillow on pools up to 24 round, a 4 x 8 air pillow on pools 28 round and up and on small oval pools, and a 4 x 15 air pillow on larger oval pools.
In summary, the size of the air pillow needed for an above ground pool depends on the size and shape of the pool. It is important to choose an appropriately sized air pillow and place it in the center of the pool before putting on the winter cover.
