Help Attaching Solar Cover to Reel

[Skillset]

Thanks for the reply! So, seems like you have two holes for each strap, where the holes are separated by about 6". Great idea. But, I just can't imagine that when you start cranking, the cover won't buckle, especially where you the holes are!! But, I'll take your word for it in that it does roll smoothly enough and both ends go reasonably smoothly onto the reel.

Tomorrow - I'll attempt to place the reel 7' from the edge, use the grommet supplied with each strap, but slice a second hole to feed the strap through, so it can reach the reel.

I have a good solar cover, so I'm nervous about punching holes, but I'm going to give it a shot.

Thanks again!
Marc

[tenax]

i was nervous about the holes too..and to be on the safe side, yeah..better to double grommet..but really, shouldn't they anticipate that when selling a cover? a lot of different shape pools out there. you can also i'm sure buy some plastic grommets that would still require a hole punch..i just slowly steadily (not too slow) crank up the cover onto the roller and it is fine..i go a bit slow anyway as i note the supplied suitcase latch looking type grommets with the little pegs and holes (if that's the type of attach kit you have) seem pretty lame and weak in the first place..but i've never had one come off or have torn my hole..even with my son who is a bull in a china shop, putting on the cover..once you get a few turns of cover around the roller, the stress is off them anyway before it gets to the real weight and cover resistance.