Robelle 352040R Pool Cover for Winter, Super, 20 x 40 ft Inground Pools

I purchased this cover last Fall with the hope that it would last through that winter and I would upgrade to a heavier cover before the next winter. You can't find a regular tarp this size at that price point, so my expectations were low. It held up very well. I secured it with water bags, pumped off the rain water as needed and got a solid 6 month's of use out of it before I reopened the pool earlier this year. It kept all of the leaves and debris out of the pool and the water was crystal clear when the cover was removed. I live in an area of the SE that sees some freezing temps, but usually no snow. It's a lightweight cover and was worth the price for what I needed it for.

For the price ($73?) you can't beat this pool cover! It does require either the water tubes or concrete blocks or something to hold it down in high winds. Keep it stretched tight, the cover should lie right on top of the water, and then up to the walkway around the pool where you secure it with water tubes (not included) . I used concrete blocks and in the high winds here in Las Vegas, the wind picked up the cover and dragged two concrete blocks into the pool! But this cover does a great job of keeping leaves and dust and other things from blowing into your pool. Price is great!

I've ordered these a few times and their longevity will depend on how well you take care of them during the winter. However well you do that, don't count on them lasting more than a few years. The fabric just doesn't last that long and while it likely won't puncture, tear, or unravel, the laminate will become thin and water will leak from the inside to the top of the cover.I am not into perfection management, but I do a decent job keeping the leaves and water off my cover. But leaves are organic and produce some acids and these do wear out a cover. It will also make a difference if you don't leave a cover pump on top of the cover. That holds it down and puts stress on it.Only install these things with double chamber water bags to weigh down the edges. That will do the job, even in a hurricane, which we are prone to receiving one here every 4-5 years. Wind just can't get underneath them to lift the cover and the rain on top helps hold them down. Just be sure that you allow enough slack in the cover to adjust for a few inches of water depth change underneath as that will happen. This is not a cover that is meant to be taut anywhere.

UPDATE: Much to my disappointment they did not stand behind their product. I found a rip in the cover that was over water and under no overwhelmimg stress (only 5months old), sent an email to customer service and the response cited normal wear and tear.I was offered a resolution that was not satisfactory. I made an appeal for the customer service manager to define wear and tear, and after 48 hours no response. I think this lack of response is poor customer service and it is obvious that this product is only built to last no more than months. It a shame they don't stand behind their product. BUYER BEWARE!Bought this cover in October after reading the reviews that spoke of the good quality of the cover. Much to my disappointment I found a tear in the cover this morning (5 months after purchase) I live in PA where we did not have a bad winter. Waiting to hear from Customer service to see if we can figure something out.

Didn’t last through one season patched it for a second season. Need a new one. It was an economical purchase but not in the long run.

Covered our pool mesh liner underneath and this on top to give further protection to the pool in early/mid spring when significant pollen falls. We were looking for increased protection against Spring prior to open pool day due to debris from late fall/spring which gets into the pool. Durable material and very large which was perfect for our size pool. Works as needed.

So far it’s a great product. Pool is covered for 3 months and had 50 mph winds and the cover just endures it. I build a deck flush with the pool wall, so I had to use an oversized cover and use water tubes to hold it down. At first I was a little worried about it, but seeing it hold water and withstand the wind I would give it a 5 star.

I was very pleasantly surprised with how nice this cover is with the edging. The blue and black is pretty and not flimsy and hopefully it will last a couple of winters. Price is also cheapest I found for this on other sites.