I have a 20' X 40' inground pool. Will i need to cut the cover in half?
1967541
It depends on the shape. If a rectangle the no you wouldn't but it might be a bit heavy to carry. I have a round 28 foot pool and cut it in half to make it easier to take off and put on.
1967542
Yes, you will have to cut your cover in half, but it doesn't prevent the cover from covering your pool just the same. I also have an approximately 20' x 40' pool with an odd shape and I love this roller system. I'm pretty small and it allows me to remove the cover by myself, something I couldn't do before.
1967543
Yes max size is 20 x 20, ,my kit came with two rollers, make sure I think they sell different kits
1967544
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.
652345
It is already round, no need to cut. This is our second season using the pool cover and just pulled it out and put it on with no issues.
982694
My pool is 18x44 and it fits fine with a little extension left to go... although 20' would probably be very tight.
5333
You would have to find a 30 ft pole to roll the cover. You need a deck, since this is for in ground pools.
228494
I purchased a 9' x 18' retangular pool. You wil need to add 2' to each side minimum. I purchase a screen cover for my pool. It keeps all the insects and trash out. That is the key to low maintance.
1433827
Make sure it will cover the length and width. When it's covering the pool let the folds relax, take a sharp pair of scissors and cut it to fit exactly, so it floats on top of the water in a perfect fit. Or- pinch a penny will do it for you for about $60.
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.
1433830
yes...carefully lay it over the pool...put weights on the parts that extend over the sides and then carefully cut away the excess
218471
Our pool is 20 x 40 and we had to cut some off of the end and the corners. It was 20 ft wide though. I think it would still work for yours. Just have gaps on the side.
300811
No, and you do not want that in a solar cover. Get it large enough to fit to the very edge (trim if it you must) and if there is any overhang, flip it under, inside the pool. Lofting it over the edge means it can blow away, and reduces the warming power. The better it fits to the edge of the pool, the less movement and less debris. FURTHER I used one of those drawstring things. OKAY they don't work to keep debris out, for sure. If it rains, then you have 200 pounds of water in the center, no way can you get the thing off without dropping most of the debris. It cannot be pulled off with the water in it, and to drop that water in the pool means SCUZZ. Solar covers work 100 times better for debris, they can be lifted up, and debris simply blows off. Sign me: Learnt the hard way
2195262
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.
818840
You'll need a 16' cover for a 16' pool. I'm pretty sure the 18' will be too big. This cover will only work for a round, metal frame pool. I'm very satisfied with this cover. The clips attach to the steel legs and it also has a draw string. It also holds up to the wind real well. You should get about 2 years use out of it.
1142506
You should buy it bigger than your pool if you have an odd shape, or at least never smaller. You let the cover relax for a few days, then cut it easily with a pair of unspecial scissors so that it sits on top of the water right to the walls of your pool. Enjoy!
86443
I think it will still work. We trimmed several feet off of this to fit our pool (24x12 oval). For the price difference, it will be worth it.
1532059
I believe it is bigger. I have a 15'x30' oval pool and had to cut quite a bit. This type cover isn't the tie down though. This is a cover that floats on top of the water and traps heat. Your describing more of a winter cover.
1766735
No instructions came with my cover. I think it depends on how much water is in the pool as to how snug it fits. The ends flapped a little but if you put the rope under each corner diagonally and straight across the sides it should fit good. Just make sure the rope is tied tight. I have the part that is tied on the long side, don't know if it makes a difference where it is or not.
735390
I have the 18 ft cover and an Intex pool, the cover touches all the sides with a couple of inches left over. I never trimmed mine, as it finds it way down naturally and lays pretty flat. I am not sure if a 15 ft cover would be as generous as this one, if it were, I would say you are probably safe. I have a lot of bunching up in areas that aren't laying flat. Ironically, that is where the water is the warmest. Just know, personally, I think trimming it would be a pain. It is a very large piece of plastic and even standing in the pool, as you cut, you might end up with those little bubble pieces.