I have 16 ft pool. Would I need to install the 20 ft? Or is there a way to retract it to only 16 ft ?
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You should be able to slide the sections inside each other to make the exact size you need. There are three larger diameter 5 foot section and two smaller diameter sections. The ends have to be the larger sections to attach to the reel. You can slide the smaller diameter sections inside the middle larger section and the outside larger sections to make up your needed distance. Just can't go over about 20 feet since there is some overlap that has to take place. I have also noted that the stainless steel bolts to hold on the horizontal cross section to connect the wheels are rusting and I also put some stainless steel lock washers on those two bolts since they have both loosened up and and fallen out. Now they are locked in. I picked up the SS washers at Harbour Freight. They have small boxes with various sizes for a few bucks. Good to have around. I have also bungied corded the reeled up solar cover so it doesn't blow around and then bungied that cord (in the center of the 20 ft reel) to my wrought iron fence to take some strain off the 20 foot long shaft. Just thinking I want this to last so took off some of the weight. Adds about another 15 seconds to the process of deploying and reeling up the cover. I would keep the one around the cover to keep it blowing around even if I didn't hold up the center though. Hope this helps
1727239
I used it with that exact pool. It worked great. You set up the pool and let it fill. Then screw the braces on the side right above the pool ledge. Wait til it's full. Otherwise, the frame sinks a little and the braces aren't sitting on the ledge. I am using it with an INTEX 20ft X 52in and it works great with that, I just moved the braces.
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Same answer as David. My pool is 32x14 and I cut it in 1/2. It makes it lighter to get out. No offence to women, but my wife can remove it when it's in 2 pieces. She said she couldn't do it if it was 1 piece. Plus: If it's one piece, it might end up bending or breaking the bars when you take the cover out of the pool.
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My pool is 15' x 30' and had to cut the middle tube down to accommodate it. I believe it will handle a 20' wide pool without any problems. The reel to my surprise works better than I anticipated. I would not hesitate to recommend.
1942429
The tube is 3" and Amazon should be showing you that item for purchase on this product page. However, that's not important since this setup won't work for you. The longest length of pole is 20 feet which will be too short for your 20' wide pool, and the 3" pole that I have does flex quite a bit with the cover rolled up at 16'. I would assume 20 feet would be worse. Think you're going to have to move on to a more commercial roller with a longer, more rigid pole.Hope that helps.
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I also have a 24' pool. From the research I've done, one 4' x 20' panel should be enough. If you install it any distance from your filter pump, be prepared to do some plumbing. I recommend "little giant" 1-1/2" flexible pvc hose. It cost me around $95 for a 50' roll. As for the panel, I've only had mine in operation for two days now, so it's too soon to notice a difference.
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yes, I think it was 25 ft total in 2 pieces. My pool is 32ft, so not quite long enough, had to adapt a hose from Lowes for the extra length. They had an adapter in their water pump dept. that worked. BTW if you have a pool ladder that rests on the bottom you need to take it out when running it or it gets hung up.
1733509
I'd get the 18ft so you can have some overhang and to make sure you don't get anything in the pool that you don't want in there.
765866
The best recommendation is to search the web on the installation specifications. They give you dimensions and required pool depth. Also be careful of ordering the turn. I ordered what I thought was a left turn and it was really a right turn. We love the slide. Amazon had the best deal
362180
This you have to move around on a pole my pool is only 4 ft deep . I would think for that depth you would need something different.
2206735
I sold that house and left the staypoolizer in the pool because it was really needed there. I can't be specific but with a little tweaking I was able to get just what I needed. Seems to me that it is very adjustable...maybe 6 inches or more. The product worked great for me. Good luck.
1489980
I'm sorry for my last answer. My response was for another item I just purchased. I would contact the seller because I have a cement pool.
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I have an above ground 24' round. My property slants to an 18" drop so the pool didn't need to be fenced all around. I used 5 sections of the fence for the area that wasn't 48" high from the ground. It wasn't hard to put up but you needed 2 people who are familiar with tools.
536923
I don't know for sure. You need to measure the top of your pool. This is just a little bigger than 15'
2250704
We have a 16 ft Intex above ground pool and the cover is round and slightly (an inch or so) bigger than our pool. It has worked great so far.
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I might not be much help with these questions but I know I am very happy with these steps and I did a lot of research and decision making before I purchased them. My pool is 24 ft. round but only 48 high. I do not see why they would not work but don't go by me! The toll free number is 1-800-635-3102. I'm sure they could answer both your questions. If they will work for you I think you will be happy with them. Good Luck!
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Yes the 18' solar cover will work on the 20' round. It will cover almost all of the pool, you might have a few inches shy of the sides but that's ok, because a solar cover will work as long as 80% is covering the pool water. By the way, this cover works GREAT. It has warmed my water tremendously!!!!!! It's a GREAT buy!!! Don't let the appearance trouble you~~it looks like a giant piece of bubble wrap~~but it DOES WORK!!!! Enjoy!!!