
Aquamatic Hydraulic Safety Cover
A PVC reinforced fabric is attached to an aluminium leading edge bar that spans the width of the pool. A unique ‘slider’ mechanism is attached to the leading edge and this slides through aluminium tracking placed either side of the pool.
A marine quality nylon cable cord is also attached to the fabric and threads up and down the tracks onto a ‘Drive Mechanism’, which activates a pair of cast aluminium reels.
The Drive Mechanism is operated by a key operated switch. The cast aluminium reels wind up the nylon cables which pulls the fabric through the tracking to close the cover.
To remove the cover from the Drive Mechanism simply activate the ‘Roller Tube’, this winds up the fabric on to the tube just like a conventional reel system used for Solar Covers.
Our pool cover systems offer an essential layer of protection and convenience for both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Safety Remote Operated Key Switch (Stop, start or reverse cover at any time).
Available in Stainless Steel (flush fitting Indoor Pools only).
All pools in this country need to have some kind of a cover, mainly for heat retention purposes, preventing water evaporation by 95%, chemical loss and keeping debris out of the pool.
Traditionally a Solar Blanket and a Winter Debris cover are used, both requiring manual effort to put on or take off but with Aquamatic all you need is the turn of a key. An Aquamatic cover also gives you the added safety benefit that nothing can enter the pool unless you turn the key, a welcome thought to parents and pet owners.
Not all automatic swimming pool covers are built to the same standards. Aquamatic has dedicated years of investment to give you the ultimate system at an affordable price. We will explain why you should make the right choice and join over 45,000 others worldwide in owning the best automatic pool cover system that money can buy.
Outdoor Pools
No other pool cover gives you more options than Aquamatic. Whatever the size or shape of your outdoor pool, we can provide you with a safety cover system that will suit both your style and budget.
Aquamatic cover systems are ideal for installing in outdoor environments due to the the pool being completely sealed, making the pool safe and free from unwanted debris.
The cover will also turn your pool into a large passive solar collector and will help raise the pool water temperature, cutting down on evaporation loss to reduce substantially
running costs.
Careful consideration should be taken if you are considering purchasing a ‘Slatted’ type cover; please bear in mind that this type of cover is NOT classed or has been approved as a safety cover.
More maintenance will be required to descale the slats and debris removal from surrounding trees for this type of cover
system.
Indoor Pools
Any pool construction that is built indoors has humidity, condensation and safety issues. Without question, an Aquamatic safety cover system installed on an indoor swimming pool instantaneously prevents these problems from arising when the pool is not in use.
Applying an Aquamatic cover on an indoor pool is like placing a lid on the pool; it completely seals the swimming pool. Cutting down on humidity and condensation levels substantially reduce running costs.
If you are considering purchasing a ‘Slatted’ type cover, please bear in mind that this type of cover is NOT classed or has been approved as a safety cover. In addition, approximately 20% of evaporation loss occurs in a slatted system due to the gaps formed at each joint!
Why You Need Aquamatic
The Aquamatic safety cover is available in 3 different track styles.
Inwall Track
Concrete or Liner versions are available. Designed for new build swimming pools. The track is incorporated into the side of the pool.


Flush Track – Surface Mounted
Surface mounted track – recessed into a groover behind the coping stones.


Top Track – Surface Mounted
Designed to fit directly onto existing paving, perfect for an existing pool.


Lid Housing - Options
Four different lid housing options are available for below-ground installations. We recommend talking to your dealer to discuss the merits of each one and the suitability for your type of pool construction. We also have the following lids on display at our head office.
Hidden Leading Edge
Available for concrete and onsite PVC liner pools only, heavy-duty stainless steel pans span the pit housing and pool dividing wall, thus hiding the leading edge bar when viewed from above, incurring minimal lid deflection when foot traffic is applied.
Note – This lid system cover requires 600 x 600mm stone/tile application. Composite wood decking can also be applied.
Track Level Lid
Suitable for: Liner and Concrete Pools. Comprising of aluminium pan trays supported by 306 stainless steel hangers and support brackets spaced every 600mm.
The lid is designed to take light foot traffic with minimal movement. Whatever stone depth (10-50mm max.) is applied to the top of the inwall track (liner or concrete) must be applied to the tray lid system.
Composite Wood
Suitable for: Liner and Concrete Pools. Unlike pure wooden decking, which needs to be maintained, stained and sealed regularly, composite decking is made from a composite of recycled plastics and real wood fibres.
Composite is low maintenance and resistant to stains, mould, mildew, cracking, splitting and warping. Available in five different colours.
Bench Housing
Two types of maintenance-free materials are available for creating a bench housing: Polymer and Composite Wood. Available in five different colours.
All bench housings can take the weight of several people (NB. not to be used as a diving platform).
Bench Options
Two types of maintenance free materials are available for creating a bench housing.
Polymer
Made from 100% virgin, high impact, Polystyrene Resin which is available in six different colours. Very durable, lightweight, and require no maintenance.
Composite Wood
Unlike pure wooden decking which needs to be maintained, stained and sealed regularly, composite decking is made from a composite of recycled plastics and real wood fibres that is very low maintenance and resistant to stains, mould, mildew, cracking, splitting and warping. Available in five different colours.
Cover Colours
The Aquamatic safety cover is available in 9 different colours. We are also the only company to offer thermally insulated options.
Please be aware that the swimming pool cover colour can look different depending on the pool lighting conditions.
Thermofoil Fabric

An upgrade on the standard fabric is the Thermofoil fabric.
If you insulate your house, why not your safety cover? Pioneered by Paramount Pools, we are the first company to manufacture a thermal safety cover for the Aquamatic Safety Cover System.
Working in close connection with Therma-Float® and independently tested by HSTTS laboratories, we are able to offer two types of thermal blanket; one for domestic pools and another for small hydrotherapy pools or swim spas.
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FAQs
How do our Aquatamic Hydraulic Covers work?
A PVC reinforced fabric is attached to an aluminium leading edge bar that spans the width of the pool. A unique ‘Slider’ mechanism is attached to the leading edge and this slides through aluminium tracking placed either side of the pool.
A marine quality nylon cable cord is also attached to the fabric and threads up and down the tracks onto a ‘Drive Mechanism’, which activates a pair of cast aluminium reels. The Drive Mechanism is operated by a key operated switch. The cast aluminium reels wind up the nylon cables which pulls the fabric through the tracking to close the cover.
To remove the cover the Drive Mechanism simply activates the ‘Roller Tube’, this winds up the fabric on to the tube just like a conventional reel system used for Solar Covers.
What Powers the Aquamatic Hydraulic Safety Cover?
A ‘Powerpack’ hydraulic pump that pumps hydraulic oil through two 9mm/155 BAR rated hoses which are connected to TWO hydraulic motors via a reverse flow manifold.
Each motor independently activates either the ‘Reel System’ or the ‘Roller Tube’ and because there are no clutches involved, a smooth and reliable service is delivered time after time!
There is no electrical supply required to power the drive mechanism. Therefore, in the event that the pit housing is flooded, there will be no costly repair bills as all the components in the pit area are unaffected by water.
Why should I consider Aqumatic safety pool covers for an outdoor pool?
No other pool gives you more options than Aquamatic. Whatever the size or shape of your outdoor pool, we can provide you with a safety cover system that will suit your style and budget. There are lots of options to consider when choosing your cover system. What sort of tracking do you require. Should you have above or below housing, and of course, what colours are available to you.
Why should I consider Aquamatic safety pool covers for an indoor pool?
Any type of pool construction that is built indoors has humidity, condensation and safety issues. Without question, an Aquamatic safety cover system installed on an indoor swimming pool instantaneously prevents these problems arising when the pool is not in use. Applying an Aquamatic cover on an indoor pool is like placing a lid on the pool, it completely seals the swimming pool. Cutting down on humidity and condensation levels substantially reducing running costs. If you are considering purchasing a ‘slatted’ type cover, please bear in mind that this type of cover is NOT classed or been approved as a safety cover. In addition, approximately 20% evaporation loss occurs in a slatted system due to the gaps that are formed at each joint!
Why choose Aquamatic swimming pool safety covers?
The Aquamatic cover is driven by hydraulic fluid, not electricity. On the surface, most pool covers look similar but the most important part of any pool cover is the drive mechanism. In choosing Aquamatic, you have chosen the unique patented hydraulic fluid drive system that offers you trouble-free maintenance, increased power performance and is designed to last a lifetime.
What kind of pools can be covered with an Aquamatic pool cover?
The Aquamatic Safety Cover can be applied to any domestic pool size or shape. By offering a choice of above or below the surface mounting, it offers you either a cover which disappears into a surface mounted cabinet with no disruption to existing paving; or, by making a pit construction, allows for the cover to be stored below deck level.
An above ground Installation is ideal for situations where the surrounding deck area, e.g. paving, is not to be disturbed and saves on the inconvenience and added expense of not having to build a below ground pit housing. The cover can be retracted into either a flush or surface mounted tracking into an above ground housing that is fixed to the surface of the surrounding deck area (a good solid base is required).
For below ground installations, the cover is retracted through either top, flush or inwall mounted tracking into a storage pit, below deck level. Pit Construction (330/405mm dependent on cover size) is made either by using number 7 Neuton concrete blocks, no RSJ lintel is required. Inwall tracking enables you to conceal the tracking extrusion within the parameters of the pool wall. The cover is retracted through the inwall tracks and enters the pit housing over the pool wall structure, not the coping edge.
What kind of versatility do Aquamatic swimming pools cover?
Aquamatic is a most versatile cover, enabling you to house the cover either above or below ground with a combination of three different types of track; flush, surface and in-wall track. Combined with a cover pump it is the only cover to have a built-in rainwater removal system. An ingenious trouble free patent slider system combined with a compensator ensures that the cover closes square every time.
Are any electrics required near the pool if I use an Aquamatic swimming pool cover?
No electrics are required near the pool. The power-pack (an electrically driven hydraulic pump) can be placed in a remote area up to 100 feet away.
What else do Aquamatic pool covers offer?
Dramatically reduces chemical requirement up to 50% and water loss by evaporation up to 95%. A cover that will help create a large passive solar collector that will raise the pool water temperature 6 to 10 degrees on average. Pressure relief valves ensure that the cover stops on meeting an obstruction when closing the pool.
- Six different colour fabrics available from stock, at no extra charge.
- Over 20,000 covers sold worldwide.
- One of the quickest operational covers on the market.
- 20 year limited warranty on the drive mechanism.
How much do Aquamatic swimming pool safety covers cost?
Due to the many different types and installation methods of an Aquamatic system, it is not possible to issue a price list. The average price of an automatic safety pool cover ranges from £14,000 – £18,000 depending on the size of the pool and specification. The cheaper, manual option, the EZ, is available for pools up to 10m long and prices range from £4,000 – £8,000.
Use our ‘Find A Dealer’ search to find your nearest Aquamatic installer.
How safe are Aquamatic pool covers?
With Aquamatic pool covers all you need is one cover and the turn of a key! Safety must be of paramount importance when considering purchasing or inheriting a swimming pool, especially where children (and pets) are concerned. Purchasing an Aquamatic Safety Cover will alleviate all these concerns knowing that once the pool is covered nothing can enter the pool unless you turn the key.
How do I go about choosing an Aquamatic hydraulic safety cover?
All our cover fabrics are manufactured and assembled under license by Aquaflex Ltd. Having the cover material cut and prepared in the UK has the added benefit of a quicker manufacturing time and reduced costs. A cover can be made and dispatched in 24 hours!
The cover fabric used for all UK installations is a (BS3424/5A) 630g/m2 flexible plasticised PVC material. The fabric has a high gloss lacquer on both sides and contains a high tensile polyester scrim reinforcing layer to enhance tear strength. This lacquered finish will also enable the fabric to be cleaned far easier compared to other non-lacquered fabrics.
What is the life expectancy of the Aquamatic fabric material?
Aquamatic fabric material has a life expectancy of approximately 7-10 years and all have a seven-year pro-rated warranty. Apart from UV and wear & tear, the most common cause of a reduced fabric lifespan is the incorrect use of pool chemicals i.e. continuation of high chlorine levels of ‘Shock Chlorine Treatments’. Having an Aquamatic cover substantially reduces the amount of chemical required to sanitise the pool water as approximately two-thirds of all organic matter is prevented from entering the pool. The cover also restricts up to 90% of light from entering the pool thus preventing algae from growing!
Normal chlorine levels required with an Aquamatic cover can be reduced to 1ppm. If a ‘shock treatment’ is required, we recommend that a ‘Non-Chlorine Shock Treatment’ (Sodium Monopersulphate) is used.
All Aquamatic covers can withstand temperatures from -30/ +70∞.