Most Common Questions and Answers

Our pool dome enclosures are designed to withstand a decent wind-storm. It is not uncommon for our customers to report that their Ameri-Dome has withstood wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. We have heard of even greater wind resistance from our product, but we don't recommend you push the limit if at all possible. When a heavy wind-storm is on its way and if you are able to, it's best to simply turn off the power switch on the blower and allow the pool dome to settle on top of the water. At this point, it actually acts just like a pool cover and will create a vacuum on the surface of the water thereby keeping it in place. Should you come home during a severe wind condition and observe the dome in a situation where it is "buffeting" or moving excessively, just turn up the pressure switch to make the unit more stiff and provide a stronger profile to the wind. To our knowledge, we have never lost one to a wind-storm.

A very common question is about how an Ameri-Dome works in heavy snow conditions. During a light to medium snowfall, the snow simply melts off the top of the Dome as the greater portion of the heat coming from the pool water is trapped within the enclosure. Should you know that a heavy snow storm is on the way, simply turn off the blower and the pool dome will act just like a normal pool cover. Should you leave the dome up and not be able to turn it off if say you're away from home, the excessive snow from a very severe snowstorm could begin to accumulate on top of it. In such an instance, the weight of the snow would bring the dome very slowly (over a period of hours) to the surface of the water. Upon touching the water, the snow then would melt and the dome would re-inflate itself. A large percentage of our units are sold in the Upper Midwestern states and they do extremely well under such cold and unpredictable conditions. Here are a few pictures of a pool dome in the snow

Although our Dome Warranty is only for three years, a realistic life span on an Ameri-Dome is 9 to 12 years in the colder climates and about 7 to 9 years in areas such as Phoenix or other desert type climates. Extreme heat is the enemy of any vinyl product as cold has little effect unless the temperature drops below -32 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

Orders are filled in the order we receive them. We post and regularly update our current production schedules so you can have a clear picture of the current demand and time required to fill your Ameri-Dome order.

Domes are heated by the trapping of the greatest portion of the heat released off the water and the sun which warms the interior confines of the swimming pool enclosure. With no wind-chill factor in the dome and the humidity level being high from the warm pool water, 55 degrees in a dome feels more like 65 degrees would outside! For those of you who desire a more pleasant temperature in the dome, we now offer a Totally Safe Dome Heating System for the Ameri-Dome. It also doubles as a dehumidifier.

Usually the installation of a dome will cut the cost of heating to about half. Depending on where you live and what that particular years weather is like, some folks pay as little as $250.00 to heat on an average winter month and others will pay as much as $800.00 during January and February. These figures are not guaranteed as there are too many variables to consider. In any event, it's a great idea to use one of those "solar" bubble covers (looks like packaging material) in conjunction with your new pool dome as it can  help to reduce the loss of heat from the pools water when you are not using the dome. If it gets too expensive in say January and February to "fund" the pool, simply turn your heater thermostat to about 41 degrees or so and let the dome act like a pool cover for the rest of the winter. This in most cases will protect your plumbing and your dome until you can once again open up the pool in March or so.

Because the air entering the dome from the blower is normally colder than the air inside, it can create fog and high levels of humidity as it comes in contact with the warm water. The colder it gets outside, the more humid it will be inside (see pictures of a foggy dome). Ameri-Brand Products Inc. invented the Ameri-Dome Heater specifically to help alleviate this problem, and it works great!

Always a concern. We ask our customers to allow at least a 3' perimeter on the deck within the dome (when possible) to enable anyone who might get into trouble in the water the ability to get out of the water at any point inside. An Ameri-Dome will serve very well for a safety barrier as the entry is lockable with a small pad-lock. This can give you assurance that the "little ones" will not be able to enter the enclosure at will.