This cover looks as though it does not have to be screwed into the drain opening. Is this true? I am looking for a quick fix for a crumbling cover. Can this cover go over an in-ground cover that lies flush with the pool bottom? My pool drain is not raised. I'm a little confused. Thanks. This cover looks as though it does not have to be screwed into the drain opening. Is this true? I am looking for a quick fix for a crumbling cover. Can this cover go over an in-ground cover that... » Read More This cover looks as though it does not have to be screwed into the drain opening. Is this true? I am looking for a quick fix for a crumbling cover. Can this cover go over an in-ground cover that lies flush with the pool bottom? My pool drain is not raised. I'm a little confused. Thanks. « Show Less
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You are correct! This comes in three pieces that snap together around the center piece. Simple to put together and pretty simple to install. I threw mine in the pool upside down and then used my dip net to flip it over the old cover. Once you have it centered over the old cover your job is done in about 5 minutes.
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Yes it doesn't have to be screwed down. If your existing cover is flush, then this cover won't stay in place, however, since there would be nothing to anchor it.
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This cover is a soft silicone type material that just lies flat over any existing drain And looks nice and has no maintenance but I can say But most importantly the pool cleaner I have rolls over it without ever getting stuck
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This does not screw down to any existing part of the bottom drain. It merely lays on the bottom. Mine is on top of my raised bottom drain so the Aquabot can ride over it.
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It just lies on the pool bottom. So flush is fine. It's made out of some rather heavy and flexible material. If your pool cover is warped or crumbling this should do it. Wonder though whether a new cover wouldn't be cheaper. I had to resolve a different problem. My drain covers stuck out about 1/2 of an inch and my pool robot didn't like it. The Zodiac Unibridge didn't not resolve the problem 100%. It made the ride for the robot easier but it sometimes still got stuck. I ended up replacing the drain covers and don't need the Zodiac Unibridge anymore. If you are interested, I would sell them.
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It doesn't screw it, it just sits on top of the existing hard plastic cover.
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It just slides down in the water over your existing drain cover. Use your long pole to finish putting it in place (or just get in the water get down there to place it). Every once in a while though the cleaner stops on top (suction will cause it to stop) but when the cleaner starts up again, it will move away on its own (or you can move it with the pole if you want)
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This not true. We got a flimsy small cover. It barely 6" extra with to cover all around the pool. According to this pic I should have had 15" drop all around the pool. Also the cover faded away due to chlorine and sun exposure. I'm still looking for a sturdy cover. I am not sure may be I got a wrong shipment from INTEX.
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Yes, I slide the cover off the pool onto the grass. I then hose off all the debris before folding it up for storage.
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I'm sure you could fasten something to the edges of the pool and the cover (similar to how the cover would attach to the cover reel). I don't think there is much of a need for that however. A little bit of water always seems to come on top of the cover to weigh it down on top of the "suction" the cover and water create together. It's a great cover for the price, even compared to more expensive covers. Good luck
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A solar cover is the wrong way to stop leaves, because it sits on the water, below the pool edge, creating a leaf trap. Plus, when it rains, the leaves will get washed under the cover. Buy a Loop Loc cover which stretches across the top.
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No, but the cover does have a ring around the top that has a draw string to tighten cover around the top of the pool. I have and use this cover and it works great
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This product just lays across the main drain...no screws or other attachments. I used it this year for the first time. It took several attempts to put it in place from the pool deck, but once it was in position it worked great all summer. If someone goes into the pool to place this it should be fine the first time.
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I have an above ground pool and the bottom middle is not much deeper than the sides, so I do not have that problem. My husband does move it occasionally to help it out.
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Sounds similar to my yard. I've experimented a bit with placement and found that placing it on a gentle slope with the back (slide end) downhill and the front (pool end) uphill is best. Placing it this way allows for more water to collect in the pool which adds to the fun. Doing it the opposite way makes the slides a bit faster, but the water drains out the front lip quicker and results in a shallower pool. So, if the slope is truly slight, you'll be fine; or, in my opinion, a bit better off.
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I have not had that problem. I do have a newer "safe" drain cover but do not know how high it is for you to compare. Bruce.
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You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish Confer would provide a better solution, but until then this worked for me. You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish... » Read More You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish Confer would provide a better solution, but until then this worked for me. « Show Less
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The cover does not have any holes for rainwater on the top. Have had it covering the pool since oct/nov and it has held up since then.
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The cover still does go over the whole pool. There are straps that connect from the pole to the cover so that it lays fairly flat across the surface of the pool.
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If you lay it out flat on the ground, you'll see some of the holes in some of the areas. Feed the string through the holes around the outside - not back and forth across. Then just kinda pull the cover over the pool. If you have two people it's easier. Once on the top of the pool, pull the strings tight and loop them under the corners. It's really and not very friendly design...
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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Hi Allan O., thanks for your question, yes the inlet hose must be in the pool, pool cover and the outlet hose should be upward but not more then 10/15 feet, for example if you put this in your pool and the pump is at the bottom lets say 6ft down it will pump the water upward, the further deep you go the less pumping it will do and stress the motor more
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I can't remember if the shield has a small drain hole, if not, I usually drill one myself. I've installed many up lights throughout our community and around my house (volunteer maintenance) and always make sure a hole is placed low on the light shield near the glass cover.