I'm concerned that once I put a heavy, wet solar cover into this thing, the weight will put too much strain on the edge of the pool wall and bend ii?
1656204
I bought this last year and used it all summer and never had any problems. The weight of the water in the pool keeps the sides from buckling. Once you have these installed, I think you will be very happy. No more laying the cover on the ground and it getting dirty. It is also much easier to take it off and get it back on. The one thing to be aware of, because it is a "no turning back" moment, is when you install these you will be drilling holes into the rim of the pool. I also have a 24' pool. I almost did not install these but then I just went for it...and I'm glad I did. Good luck. I bought this last year and used it all summer and never had any problems. The weight of the water in the pool keeps the sides from buckling. Once you have these installed, I think you will be very happy. No more laying the cover on the ground and it getting dirty. It is also much easier to take it off and get it back on. The one thing to be aware of, because it is a "no turning back" moment, is when you install these you will be drilling holes into the rim of the pool. I also have a 24' pool. I almost did not install these but then I just went for it...and I'm glad I did. Good luck.
1656205
We have a 24 foot pool and used it last year with no problem. Put them away for the winter and plan on using them again. Liked them so much I suggested that my local pool supply place should carry them.
1656206
If it's a metal pool you shouldn't have that problem. I had the thickest cover the clear one and never had a problem. My pool was a 24" round and 4 1/2 feet deep.
1656207
The brackets that hold the cover in place when not in use are made of pv c and very lite weight I have a 22 ft round free standing pool with no problems
1734630
I had this problem due to the strength of my pump and the returns positioning and ended up getting a few 2" spring clamps from local home improvement store (also sold on Amazon), I have not cut my cover to size yet but I get some of the cover against the coping and I'm able to use the clamp to hold the cover to the coping of the pool, that solved my problem.
548411
My fear would be the ladder ripping through the pool liner at the bottom of the pool. But good thinking! Maybe figure out a solid base inside the pool.
1734633
Good Q. I don't have that issue with our 27' round solar cover. Our Barracuda works fine under the cover.
1921340
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.
2014864
I wrapped it around the the poles more. I have pretty wide pool so I didn't have to do too much. I have to honest, my handyman set it up, so maybe its more complicated than I think, but doubtful from looking at it.
748501
the lip of my pool is beveled so I called the company to ask if it would work. they were very pleasant and suggested a simple bracing to keep the unit level. I've had the product in the pool for almost a year now. I'm very satisfied with it. suggest you call the company about your specific issue.
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Absolutely not. Wind, rain, pretty much any element is an issue. I'm on my third one and my review is changing as I realize how few things it stands up to. It's perfect for what you are describing but if the wind is heavy you are in trouble. I have anchored it down but then came the rain and it caved in.
28461
I didn't notice any problem but I do not know if it actually made my pool warmer. I'm trying now to save for a solar cover & will not buy this anymore
1599497
I bought the 58001 on 8/28/11. Have I been satisfied with it? No. I wish I had paid more money and bought a better one from In the Swim; one that had a crank on both ends. I paid $193.22 for mine, but it is not worth it to me. My pool is 20'x40' and this set has a hard time holding the weight of a cover this heavy. It would be so much easier to roll the cover up if it had a double crank as my last pole did. I hope that this post will be of some help to you.
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The corner connectors will not snap in, they are design to be flexible, this is normal, I was worried about that but after the pool filled up and they held together, I as excited. also the side walls bend in a lot until the pool is completely filled up then the sides will straighten out. it's a great pool you won't be disappointed
409638
My sail's hardware is screwed into pool screen aluminum posts without a problem. If high winds occur I drop one end of sail to avoid too much updraft stress.
1676448
I don't know of a cover that would fit and prevent water from pooling on it. I bail mine if it gets water in it or turn mine over when I leave it for an extended period of time. It is pretty easy to flip over and back as it it stable and not that heavy but I'm 6ft and 200 pounds. I do that on a dock or on land and it works unless you have a motor on it and then you need to remove the motor 1st.
954682
I would say yes, if it hangs on the side without it setting on the bottom it will push against the pool walls. If you don't care about that than it's a good ladder, not the best quality but good enough.
616372
Yes. Like the previous answer we had a bad winter and it held up well. I recommend cutting the wire a little based on your pool diameter. The tensioner only has so much space and I found it ran out of room. Also if the wind gets in just right it can lift this off the pool frame so I hung a couple of tent weights for extra security.
1659130
The solar blanket wont hurt it, but it will not function properly if you run your filter with the blanket on the pool. I love ours. It's great for seasons when a lot of floating debris gets in the pool.
2172729
Yes. It's the way you set it. It's very sensitive and a strong wind will set it off. Feel very safe having this in my pool