Build Your Own Pool Cover Reel

Mix a bag of concrete in a wheelbarrow.

Build your own pool cover reel.

I used 10 long pieces since they fit in my car and then joined two pieces together with a 29 splice coupling to make them longer. I m thinking i d like to build some sort of reel system to roll up my solar cover. Making a reel for the pool solar cover. Pulling it on and off by hand is a pain and doing so drags grass clippings and dirt into the pool.

I could buy something for 300 or so. Fill the hole with concrete making sure to check the level often then cover rest of the hole with gravel if there s any room left. It can also help hold in some heat for heated pools during the winter months. Tuesday march 9 2010.

See more ideas about diy pool pool cover pool. Take your time with this you don t want it too wet. You will also need some 1 inch diameter sch 40 pvc pipe. Install a pool cover at your own risk.

Children must be watched at all times when using a pool. May 17 2016 explore nina grant s board diy pool cover reel on pinterest. 5 44 pm pdt. The solar roller cover stick retails on their website for 1.

Greetings all please find to the left a link to my superbird home page with a number of pages of data concerning the. You can buy it in 10 or 20 lengths. How to make your own solar pool cover reel diy do it yourself homemade system tips pvc pipe retractable hand crank above ground diyetim co the companion hiding a roller bunnings china other spare parts how to make your own solar pool cover doityourself com pool cover reel diy do it yourself build your own tools read more. Slowly add water and stir with a shovel or hoe my preference until it has the consistency of creamy peanut butter.

Covers do not prevent children from accessing or drowning in a pool. You will need a piece of 1 2 inch diameter pipe as long as your existing pool cover. But i d like to at least investigate ways to build one on my own. Covering a pool with an inexpensive cover can save you a lot of time cleaning your pool.

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