Low Profile In-Ground Pool Solar Reel – 17-20 ft. Wide Pools

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See more details at InTheSwim Pool Supplies »Reviews3.617 reviews5 star6 reviews4 star4 reviews3 star3 reviews2 star3 reviews1 star1 reviewPay Attention to Size of CoverApril 8, 2012Wow, who creates a product for a pool and doesn't provide stainless steel screws? I purchased this product in 2009, it went together pretty easy with only a few stripped holes due to the self tapping sheet metal screws provided.Important: Our pool is 16 * 34 and the reel began sagging after the 2nd year, today 3 years later, the bar sags so much that the solar blanket drags on the pool deck when 90% reeled with a 16 Mil blanket.Found a stripped screw after first winter in shallow end of pool rusted and stained gunite 1/16" deep. Checked all screws and every one had rusted. Replaced with stainless steel screws and problem solved.Almost impossible to reel with one person as opposite end will tip over when reeling. Need another person to step on bottom of triangle.I will … MoreWow, who creates a product for a pool and doesn't provide stainless steel screws? I purchased this product in 2009, it went together pretty easy with only a few stripped holes due to the self tapping sheet metal screws provided.Important: Our pool is 16 * 34 and the reel began sagging after the 2nd year, today 3 years later, the bar sags so much that the solar blanket drags on the pool deck when 90% reeled with a 16 Mil blanket.Found a stripped screw after first winter in shallow end of pool rusted and stained gunite 1/16" deep. Checked all screws and every one had rusted. Replaced with stainless steel screws and problem solved.Almost impossible to reel with one person as opposite end will tip over when reeling. Need another person to step on bottom of triangle.I will replace this year but all products look as if the aluminum extrusions are made the same. Most likely cause of failure is metal fatigue but, unsure if weather (Very mild Seattle climate) or just age caused weekness. Lesslumineaux · Review provided by In The SwimAll Reviews