Hi all. I have a 16 x 32 oval inground pool. Its time for a new solar cover . I went to get one today and they want to sell me a 17 x 33, and I cut to fit. I did this with my last one and the cut looked like crap. They sell an oval cover 16 x 32 but its for an above ground pool. Whats the differance? tia ...........Rob
Pool Solar Covers
May 20, 2009
3 Replies
To cut the cover put it on your pool uncut and stretch it out with some bricks for anchors.
Then use a magic marker to carefully trace your pool. When you cut use good scissors and pay attention. I cut mine about 2 inches too big so if I need to I can trim it but I always end up leaving the excess. It just curls up on the edges.
As for dirrerence: I think that the only difference is in the way the pool cover is reeled in. I can't imagine why you couldn't use a above on an in-ground. But I've been wrong before.
od
I would just get the 16x32, either on-line or at the store.
I can't imagine the difference, other than the in-ground covers may have the grommeted holes for a reel, whereas you don't have a reel for an above ground pool.
I doubt there is any difference.
but cutting the new one using the old one as a "first try" you should be able to make a better cut?
I wonder how well the "precut" oval will match your pool.
cheers Bob
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