Swimming Pool Solar Reel Protective Cover, Solar Roller Protective Cover Solar Blanket Cover for Above Ground and Inground Pools (18 Feet)

Previous solar blanket covers have been much heavier and made of a plastic type of woven material. After a few years (maybe 3 or 4) it starts to break down and becomes brittle. This cover is made of a thinner and more flexible material that should last a very long time. It's easier to handle as well.

The cover is great for a year. Velcro and tied ends work well. This is the second one I have bought as I found the first one went brittle over the winter and ripped easily but for the price, it's certainly easy to use and does the job.

You get what you pay for with this reel cover. The fabric is THIN. Thin like rayon but not the same texture. The inner cover is silver reflective and the outside is beige. My in ground pool is 18x22 and this was used for our solar cover. It was a bit big which was fine as long as the wind didn't catch it. The velcro didn't stay attached when that happened so we had to wrap bungee cords around to keep it secure. At the end of our 2nd season when we went to remove the cover it pretty much disintegrated in our hands. Parts of it literally turned into a powder. Our reel is stored out of direct weather and sunlight in the winter so I was pretty surprised how quickly this cover deteriorated. Our solar cover ended up damaged and split in 2 places. A heavy duty tarp would be thicker and likely have done a better job. Invest in a good cover or a good tarp bc this particular product will cost you money in the long run.

Hope it lasts.

Wraps completely around the solar cover and the ends secure tightly . Good value and easy ise