TimWillin2
09-03-2007, 05:31 PM
We have had an AG 24' round pool since 1998. I have owned 3 covers during that time since they all seem to begin ripping apart after a couple of seasons. I'm looking for recommendations for a durable replacement.
Thanks!
seadogg
09-04-2007, 10:18 PM
Sorry I don't have an answer for you but I'm also looking for a new cover and found six different ones at one website alone.
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?multipreadd=action&keys=531632,561632c,581632c,581632ct,521632hp&template=pdgcommtemplates/plain/multiitem_covers.html
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?multipreadd=action&keys=660015K,660018K,660021K,660024K,660028K,66003 0K,671527K,661530K,661625K,661632K,661834K,671224, 671428,671624,671632,671636,671640,671836,671840,6 72040,672045,672545,672550,673050&template=PDGCommTemplates/Plain/MultiItem_Covers.html
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?multipreadd=action&keys=564012,564015,564018,564021,564024,564028,564 030,564033,564244,564530,564624,564632,564640,5648 33,564838,564241&template=PDGCommTemplates/Plain/MultiItem_Covers.html
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?multipreadd=action&keys=150012,150015,150018,150021,150024,150028,150 030,150033,131218,131224,131530,131625,131632,1318 33,132136,132141,151220,151224,151428,151624,15163 2,151636,151836,151840,152040,152045,152444,152550 ,153050,153060&template=PDGCommTemplates/Plain/MultiItem_Covers.html
Maybe someone who has experience with some of these covers can comment on the different models?
If this is a heat shrink cover, it may be something to consider!!
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?key=594160&preadd=action
Good luck, Jim
CarlD
09-05-2007, 07:24 AM
I have become quite cynical as my latest 16 mil clear cover has a "full 5 year warranty", but at the end of 3 years is getting binned.
The bubbles are all popping out and...."Sorry, that's the ONE THING the warranty doesn't cover...it only covers seam separation and delamination."
So the next one will be the cheapest clear cover I can find...If I've got to trash it after 3 years I'm not wasting the money on an expensive one again.
seadogg
09-05-2007, 09:50 AM
I'm looking for recommendations for a durable replacement.
Are you looking for a solar or winter cover?
TimWillin2
09-05-2007, 02:09 PM
I purchased a "domestic" cover at Specialty Pool Products (http://www.poolproducts.com/). I bought their line about the low quality of imported covers which they claim are all made in the same factory in China. I'll see if the US can make a better cover.
seadogg
09-05-2007, 03:26 PM
I purchased a "domestic" cover at Specialty Pool Products (http://www.poolproducts.com/). I bought their line about the low quality of imported covers which they claim are all made in the same factory in China. I'll see if the US can make a better cover.
Very interesting! Which one did you buy?
TimWillin2
09-05-2007, 03:32 PM
I got the least expensive domestic cover:
1 WNC HPI DD1224RD NORTH AMERICAN 12 YR COVER FOR 24' RD GREEN/BLK 99.99
Plus $8.95 handling and shipping. We'll see if it lasts any longer than the imports!
seadogg
09-05-2007, 07:06 PM
Thanks for the information. I believe I'll try one! The price is pretty good considering what I paid for the "cheap" import from my local Doughboy pool dealer.
TimWillin2
05-16-2008, 03:33 PM
After a closing and opening, I can say this is a much better cover than the previous ones I had purchased. It should last much longer than them!
seadogg
06-09-2008, 04:47 PM
After a closing and opening, I can say this is a much better cover than the previous ones I had purchased. It should last much longer than them!
Glad to hear it! I just ordered a domestic cover today.