pool cover replacement

[td3201]

Hello,

It’s time to replace my pool cover. I currently have a rectangular cover that’s mesh and has anchor straps that affix around screw anchors in the pool deck. I’m in Nebraska so to close it, I lower the water level below the lines and winterize it. Any recommendations on how to proceed?

 

[Newdude]

See if the label has a serial #. Sometimes there are 2 spots with info so check both sides. If so, the manufacturer can make you a new one without coming out.

How old is it ? Are you happy with it ?

 

[td3201]

It’s pretty old. Coming apart at seems. It’s trashed.

This is my first pool. Don’t know anything different. It did an OK job keeping debris out. Didn’t block UV or water from going in.

 

[Newdude]

See if you can find the info on the cover. That way you keep the anchor locations and save a bunch of labor.

 

[td3201]

No label. That would be way too easy.

 

[td3201]

I have all of the dimensions and where the straps were. Are they typically custom made? I see some on Amazon but not sure what’s good and what’s not. This looks like what I have currently:

Amazon.com

 

[Newdude]

Are they typically custom made?

Rectangles and common shape covers can be pre-made and 'off the shelf' or customized if need be.

You might get lucky if you find a cover using the 3, 4 or 5ft spacing you have. But call abnd verify where the straps are.

I see some on Amazon but not sure what’s good and what’s not

Some have had luck with generic covers. Personally I would only buy a cover from l
Looploc, Merlin, GLI or Latham. They've all been around for ages while the other companies come and go.

 

[td3201]

Thank you to everyone for the replies. Last question. What can I expect to spend for a cover like I had? I get quality plays a factor. Looking at a swag here.

 

[Newdude]

IIRC my slightly modified 20x40 looploc dense mesh was $1750 for just the cover and about $1k to install it from scratch into concrete.

Yours is a little smaller, and doesn't need the modification, and hopefully not the install.

That was 2 years ago at the height of the price gouging so if anything, it may be a couple bucks cheaper now. Or it's still high. Lol.