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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Another view Sent from my LG-VS980
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Got new bungee cords put filter and pump away. Also covered ladder with tarp on side of house. All set for spring baby. Can't wait to open her up clean and clear. Also got a pump from amazon so I could drain to street. Set it 6 inches or so below the return. Sent from my LG-VS980
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Revised setup Sent from my LG-VS980
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    They are made in the USA also Sent from my LG-VS980
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Thanks... Those black cords actually came with the cover, so hopefully they will last :) I might be able to just get away with these new adjustable bungee cords too, will have to see how much tension I need and how far they stretch.
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Seemed like it worked out well. Ordered some adjustable bungies to replace the big zip ties I used. Sent from my LG-VS980
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    I went with the ultimate pool cover. But since I have the matrix with resin I'm not drilling those anchors on the uprights. So I found swing set screw in anchors in amazon. Bought 3 sets of them on sale, 4 anchors per box. Way cheaper then buying the screw in anchors separately They screw...
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    What happens when your water freezes in PA? Then water drains in the pool? I was thinking of leaving the return off so it can auto drain?
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Do you use one of those pillows under the cover with this one?
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    Debating cover type for pool closing

    That hurricane cover looks pretty nice.
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Curious did you attach those clip holders to the post or do something different?
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    I saw that one in the recent dohenys (spelling) ad. Looks nice, but wasnt sure if I should go mesh or solid.
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    Best cover for above ground pool - 18 Round - Suggestions please.

    Hi all, Looking for the best cover (since there are 9000 options) for my new Matrix above ground pool (18 round). Pics below and also a link to my install thread with more pics :) There are so many options not to sure what to go with? Suggestions welcome along with if I need a pillow in the...