Has anyone cut this cover into 2 or more pieces to make it easier to remove from your pool? I really do not want to have to buy the reel too.
367330
Check with the manufacturer. But, I have done it without a problem. Make sure there is a small overlap to ensure maximum coverage. Depending where you live the reel maybe a waste of money and time.
367331
We only cut out a small piece to fit our stairs inside the pool. We were hesitant to buy the reel because of cost, but thankful we did. I suppose it depends on the size of your pool. Ours is a 16' x 32' and the reel makes it so easy to handle. Additionally, winter storage is made easy. If you do decide to purchase a reel, get a good one as they will last for years.
2123839
If there were any seams, I cut them off to make the cover fit my kidney shaped pool. I don't see any indication that the cover can easily rip. Except for the problem of delaminating, the cover is durable, helps keep the pool clean, and greatly reduces evaporation.
1733510
I would get a whole different cover. We bought ours last year, we have trees above our pool that drop seeds. When the sun hit the pool the cover fell into shreds. It was floating in pieces on our pool? We had to open our pool in March.
46906
Yes. When I moved into the house I am in now, I had to buy a new one because mine was cut. I tried to splice it before I bought a new one, but that didn't work. The previous owner had a dog, so I guessed that this was the issue (it had also chewed through the power cord for my pool cleaner).
1227788
I had the same problem. Make sure to use the string because that is what holds the plastic down. I had to look at the picture a couple of times. The four corners are held down by the string going below the pool itself.
389156
No. You just need two people to pull it off, and fold it over, in an accordian fashion, (per the instructions with the cover) Accordian fashion is much easier than conventional folding...we do not have a reel, although a reel is probably easier...
1340186
I have an 18' cover to fit a 20' pool - no need to take out the ladder. We've had it blown off the pool once by a 50 mph wind, but otherwise it stays put. We have a PVC pipe to roll the cover up on when we're using the pool. I can roll it up by myself, but it is easier with someone at the other end of the pipe.
389154
no you do not need a reel, however the underside of the cover will not last as long...I have found you get about half the life of a cover if you drag it off and pile it then re-use it
1971081
you don't want to cut it since it drapes over the sides a bit..by doing that, any rainwater is caught on the cover and you can slowly pull cover off without getting any debris in the pool with the water.
1719167
I bought this reel last Fall, it has served me well. I don't know all of the parts associated with the reel, but the bale (I think that is what it is called) on my reel has become a little loose. This reel has caught me some nice fish though and handled it very well. Overall it is a nice reel, but I would probably spend a little more for something else.
2123836
This one doesn't rip easily. It's quite sturdy. Mine is 18' wide and had the flat seam on both sides lengthwise. But my pool is 17' wide so I trimmed it on the "ladder side" (which is in the middle of one side) where I cut two slits that fit over the ladder rails so that all the surface is covered by the cover. This is a good cover.
1310462
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.
1818890
Don't know. Our pool is 8 foot & this cover is bigger however, I would rather it be too big, than not big enough to cover it. It cinches up with a draw string so that it doesn't come off. As far as I'm concerned, it's worth its weight in gold if it keeps the debris from the trees out of the pool. Hope this helps you with your decision.
2149309
It really depends on the quality of the reel; but my reel is the middle level quality and has no problem supporting the 12 mil cover. I also have a 20x40 pool so it is a fairly heavy cover.
2105543
One person can pull the cover from the pool-it is easier with two. If you have lots of room, you can just pull the entire cover from the pool-use a hose to spray debris and dust from the cover. If you have limited space, pull a few sections at a time, folding one layer over the next. You will always get a bit of debris coming from the cover as you remove the cover-use a net to skim it away.
656296
No, it is just plastic, it is fairly easy to cut to shape. I recommend not cutting the end that winds up, sine it makes it hard for the spooling to start. I have a kidney-shaped pool, and cut the cover to match all around. Next time (the covers only last 3 years) I will keep one end square to roll up more easily.
2105541
Our cover is on a reel at the deep end of our pool so as we roll it up we can pick any leaves or sticks off. What little that does get in the pool we just skim off. Plus we really don't get very much in the pool area...lucky us!