Storing a Solar Cover Reel for Winter

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richmgreen

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May 26, 2010
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Central Connecticut
Pool Size
26700
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
CircuPool RJ-45
Hi. Here in the North East, at the end of the summer, I take the solar cover off the reel, fold and store it. I used to also take the reel apart in order to fit it into the pool house. However, as most know, over time that disassembly and reassembly causes it to weaken and sag. This year I am considering hanging it in the garage assembled (without the cover). It's about 19' long. Any ideas on how to suspend it or hang on a side wall. ?? Looking for solutions that others may have come up with. Please not that this solar reel (Seen in picture) does have gears on the end. It is an automatic reel. (Not that it makes a difference .. other than maybe not wanting to store it outside).

Thanks
Rich

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I took mine apart each year. It needed a good once over either way by the end of the season. When the 1/4 inch bolts were slapping around in the enlarged holes, I used 3/8 bolts. When those were sloppy, I went to 1/2 inch. On year 5 the cover died and the reel wasn't far behind it so they went as a pair.


Or. Find a joist(s)in the garage ceiling and put 4 of these style Hooks in and then hang the reel up and out of the way.
 
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