Diy Pool Cover Reel Pvc

Pvc pipe will sag trying if you try to make a squared off structure.

Diy pool cover reel pvc.

The hose is vertically wound on the reel. 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. It sits right on top of the water. I have attempted to attach a picture of my setup.

May 17 2016 explore nina grant s board diy pool cover reel on pinterest. One solution is to build a framework of pvc piping as the support for the pool cover. This retractable swimming pool cover is made using the basic solar cover and winter cover that came with the tuff pool swimming pool package. This will raise the cover up slightly so it doesn t droop in the center.

You want one piece to be used every 10 feet in spacing. Water will then drain off the pool cover rather than creating a large messy puddle in the center. Measure for pvc pipe length. And get more benefits.

Cut the pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe for the width of the pool. Because a tarp cover is not very tight it is more prone to water puddling in the center. The pvc conduit sags a bit and i m still not sure how i m going to attach a strap to connect the pole to the solar cover. This pvc pool hose reel only cost more or less 25.

The pool is 30 feet round and the span of my reel is about 22 i figured i would fold in the sides as i reel it in. Take your tarp or pool cover to a wide open space and lay it out flat. 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. You can find all of the materials in local hardware store and make it by simple tools.

The winter cover is a tarp designed to be cinched around the outer edges of the swimming pool frame. For example if the pool was 60 feet long then use 6 pieces to cover the area from one end of the pool to the other end. Measure the width of the cover to determine how long of a pvc pipe you ll need for your cover reel. These are more for extending the swim season by keeping your pool warm in cooler weather.

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