Auto Cover Wear on Spa Corners

[cdchris1]

About 2 years ago we installed a Leisure Pools Ultimate pool which has a built in spa. We also installed an auto cover, but were concerned about the edges of the spa. Our builder worked to make sure the tile was rounded and smooth on the corners of the spa, but we are still seeing premature wear of the cover in those spots as we thought we might. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas that might help to lessen this. While extending the life of the cover is priority, something aesthetically pleasing would be preferred as well. I was considering putting a patch on the cover on each of the corners to strengthen them, almost like an elbow patch on a jacket. Our builder was thinking possibly some sort of clear corner protector that you would use to baby proof a table, but we were not sure how well it would stay in place. I'm not sure there is a good solution, but I'm just looking for any ideas or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[bmoreswim]

When closing the cover, does it move to the bottom left in the picture or to the top right?

 

[cdchris1]

It moves to the bottom left. So the last part of the pool to be covered is the spa.

 

[bmoreswim]

It’s not elegant but I’d drape a somewhat folded beach towel over the corner and into the spa. Since the cover is pulling over it and the towel will grab onto the corner, it should stay in place as it would be heavy and wet. Then either hang it to dry or plop it somewhere if it’s going back in after the day of swimming.

Or if you had some big rubber angle piece in the shape of an L that would work too. Sort of the child safety stuff but on steroids.

 

[cdchris1]

Thank you for the suggestion. I am hoping to find something a little more permanent though that I would not have to mess with each time we open/close the cover. I'm not sure they will stay in place, but I an thinking of trying these:

Amazon.com : 12-pack MEDICAL GRADE Baby Caring guards from Paris Babyhome-Clear Furniture Corner Protectors-Child Proof Corner Safety : Baby
or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XIMG272/?coliid=I25APBE5Z0NFI0&colid=1PTMSINM0AOHA&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[HBliving]

What did you end up doing?! We are installing the same pool and cover?

 

[cdchris1]

We still do not have a permanent solution. The corner guards below seemed to work very well to protect the cover, but the included adhesive only lasted a couple of months. They did not stand out too much, but we are still trying to find something better. If not, we may try to use a more permanent adhesive to attached them.

Amazon.com : 12-pack MEDICAL GRADE Baby Caring guards from Paris Babyhome-Clear Furniture Corner Protectors-Child Proof Corner Safety : Baby