For square or rectangular pools you can use a deck mounted pool reel or even an automatic motor to do the work.
Diy above ground pool solar cover reel.
A commercial in ground pool solar cover reel that comes in three sizes for all types of commercial swimming pools.
The auto pool reel is the only fully automatic retractable pool cover roller system in the world that covers and uncovers your pool electrically with your solar pool cover or practically any pool blanket or cover for inground pools.
Cut the solar cover to width by lining it up on one side and then cutting along the top of the support rails.
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.
Preparing the solar cover.
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.
The simple touch deployment system is revolutionary.
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Can be used for most above ground pool types including steel wall and soft sided pools.
Simple pin fastener system allows for quick and easy removal or the roller when pool is in use.
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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.
Line the tarp up with the pipe and mark where the eyelet bolts are about 2 from the edge.
Unfortunately taking off and putting the solar blanket back on the pool can be a real pain.
Above ground pool solar cover reels.
It will handle bankets up to 125 feet long and features dual german bearings 4 inch locking castors and stainless steel hardware.
Step 3 lay out the necessary pvc pipes that will make up the length of the swimming pool cover.