Setting up a solar cover reel doesn't get much consideration when someone is building a pool, and that's a shame. I probably wouldn't think about it either if I didn't have a pool already, but if I had to build one I would want a permanently installed roller so that it is easy to use. If you are going to heat a pool, this should be considered part of the system and as easy to do as possible.

Unfortunately I've seen a lot of new pools where using the cover is a real chore and people just don't bother. With some the setups I probably wouldn't either.

We bought a house with a simple rectangular 16x32 foot inground pool and luckily the reel stand is permanent and not it the way, so putting the cover on is a 15 second job. Something to be said for simple shapes!