Solar cover that doesn't deteriorate over 2 years?

[cody21]

I'm a little tired of replacing my BLUE SOLAR cover every 2 years after small blue pieces start floating around & ending in my Skimmer basket. And these things aren't inexpensive! Yea, I get it that the SUN & Chlorine suck the life out of them. We actually remove it & store it away from sunlight about 5 months of the year - over winter time. (California) The last 3 we bought from Leslie's pools. Are THEIR brands just inferior, or are ALL of these problematic?

Has anyone found a brand & thickness that actually LASTS more than a couple of years? Is the added expense worth it or do you just toss yours every couple of years

Any advice or link to some recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

 

[suep]

I haven't found one that lasts more than a couple years. I stay away from the 8mil covers even though they are cheaper. I bought one once since none of them seem to last very long and it started falling apart after one year.

 

[cody21]

Thanks ... yea, my last 3 have all been 12 MIL ... all no more than about 2 - 2.5 years though. Ugh ... why why why ? ....

 

[banditig]

I'm on my 3rd season with the space age one with blue top and silver bottom. Some bubbles are broken but havent got pieces yet. Probably toss it this fall.
https://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Canvas-SC-BS-000043-Rectangular-Inground/dp/B004VU8GY2

 

[kcindc]

You might get one lasting 4 or 5 years, but they have really really heavy. I made the mistake of getting a long-lasting cover and I don't use it because it is nearly impossible to get on and off.

 

[cody21]

I'm on my 3rd season with the space age one with blue top and silver bottom. Some bubbles are broken but havent got pieces yet. Probably toss it this fall.
https://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Canvas-SC-BS-000043-Rectangular-Inground/dp/B004VU8GY2

I checked the reviews on that ... not good ... Guess you are one of the lucky ones. Thanks though.

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You might get one lasting 4 or 5 years, but they have really really heavy. I made the mistake of getting a long-lasting cover and I don't use it because it is nearly impossible to get on and off.

Good point.. Maybe I'll just stick with the 12 MIL one at AMAZON & expect 2 years of use ... It's cheaper ($112) than Leslie's pools & looks like the same product they sell for like almost $200 ! Thanks

 

[pooldv]

That is pretty typical. We recommend thin and cheap. 8 mil is easier to handle, works just as well and lasts just as long.

 

[cody21]

Thanks !!! (again .. )

 

[Killer95Stang]

Just get it from ebay.... last one I bought was a 12 mil USA made cover that 34 x18 for around $70 shipped to my door. Couldn't beat the price anywhere local or off amazon.

 

[cody21]

Thanks for the info.

 

[borjis]

yep ebay is the best option, the prices are always lower and usually include free shipping.