Do you need a pool cover reel to get it in and out of the water?
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
389155
No, with two people (each taking a corner) you can fold it over on itself multiple times and stack it up on one side of the pool. We usually just expose half the pool for swimming, leaving the cover on the water folded in half, which can be done without a lot of effort. But a reel would make things easier (and only require one person).
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...
389157
Its not necessary at all but it might be convenient. It is fairly lightweight considering the durability but it is kind of a pain to fold it up without getting it dust and dirty and stow it away.
1925715
Unfortunately not. Need one hand to wind and one to hold the reel lever down. Hope this helps.
2190708
I found that I can roll the cover up myself without over-stressing the reel but my solar cover will wrinkle and roll up poorly unless I start rolling on one side, then walk around the pool and finish on the other to pull the cover tight as it rolls up. This reel is the best one I've used. When I put it away this year, I also found that it's best to lower it all the way. That way, I could roll it from the pool to the garage much easier.
2027851
It comes with a light weight cover. I would seeno problem having it by a pool, but would cover it to prevent build up if water
142195
You do not have to secure it to the pool. Just put it in and it does not float.
391077
Yes. I put my spinning reels in upside down and lock the ring in front of them. Easy to remove by turning the locking ring and lifting up and out.
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!
292777
Here's the item #: XLRGRCPEN-0948-1Found at http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-xlrgrc-neoprene-conventional-reel-cover.html They do protect the reels, I have three of them...John
657299
No. Mine did not come with a pool cover. Nor did it come with a ground cover. I purchased a thick tarp to cover the ground and protect it from any pebbles or rocks that might otherwise puncture it.
2107926
Yes I do use a cover it is also a rectangular intex cover that fits snugly down over he sides of the pool. And we just used clear plastic for underneath the pool and spread sand onto the plastic, seemed to work real well for us.
23152
I just went outside and looked at my pool. It still has the cover on it. I dont recommend it. The 16 foot pool might have less poles to anchor the cover to. It's not going to get as tight when you tighten it with the trap
316709
No, you will need to buy one separately. I bought the six foot Goodyear, it is great same hose as on the reel.
341157
Hi Karen yes it might bunch a little? I have a 27ft by 16ft pool and you need two people to reel the cover up keeping it straight. Also if you have the choice go with a metal handle my plastic handles that attached to the pole broke. Good luck with your purchase.
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.
2152403
It comes with two things to secure it to the ground and it has worked very well for me I have never had a problem with it moving and have own one of these hose reels for the last ten years and have used it every day
1864633
If you mean a way to attach the cover to the shaft yes. There are straps that hang down to the cover from the shaft in the center of the pool. All of this has to be assembled with screws and clips. The cover has to be cut smaller than the pool in order to rollup smoothly around shaft. Also the shaft comes in 3 pieces 7 ft long. they have to be assembled on the pool and then drilled and screwed together. Also you will need to buy extra Velcro straps to keep the cover in place after it is rolled up. We use 5 along the 15 ft length. Good luck.
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.