Above ground pool solar cover reels.
Diy above ground pool solar cover reel.
Preparing the solar cover.
My in ground pool is sort of a kidney or jelly bean shape and is wider at the ends than in the middle so a reel would not work.
This sturdy stainless steel solar roller for above ground this sturdy stainless steel solar roller for above ground pools fastens securely to your pool s top rails.
Cut the solar cover to width by lining it up on one side and then cutting along the top of the support rails.
For square or rectangular pools you can use a deck mounted pool reel or even an automatic motor to do the work.
If you have stairs cut slits for the star rails.
Unfortunately taking off and putting the solar blanket back on the pool can be a real pain.
May 17 2016 explore nina grant s board diy pool cover reel on pinterest.
Feb 26 2015 that s it trying to deal with getting the solar cover bubble wrap kind off the pool on my above ground pool and then back on after swimming.
Doheny s deluxe above ground pool solar reel system easy one person system accommodates up to 12 mil fits round or oval pools widths of 18 24 and 28 ft.
And make it easy enough we don t need a whole crew out there to do it or need to take another swim after because we re all tired hot and sweaty from trying to the the thing back on and in place.
Add a total of 6 inches to each measurement to allow the pvc pipe pool cover to sit flat on the ground around the swimming pool.
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Step 3 lay out the necessary pvc pipes that will make up the length of the swimming pool cover.
Simple pin fastener system allows for quick and easy removal or the roller when pool is in use.
Solar reels solar cover reels for above ground pools attach directly to the top rail of the pool and cross over the center of a round pool and for oval pools placed across the pool just before where the wall begins to curve.