{"title":"20 x 40 ft Pool Safety Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesh and solid safety covers for a 20 x 40 ft inground pool.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"20x40-emperor-solid-safety-cover-center-end-step-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 20 x 40 ft Solid Safety Cover with Center End Step, Blue, CSPTBS20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Emperor panel is made for a 20 x 40 ft rectangle whose step sits in the middle of one end. The step area is 8 ft wide and reaches 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, so measure yours both ways first. Laid flat the cover is 22 x 42 ft, the surplus foot per side being the overlap that reaches the deck anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue solid fabric, PVC laminated, 12 oz per square yard, listed at 400 PSI burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpaque and resistant to ultraviolet light and mildew, so no daylight reaches the water below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel spans the panel and keeps rain from standing in puddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 by 5 ft grid, each ending at a flush mount brass anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs pull the cover up tight, and chafing strips protect the webbing and the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors, stainless springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid fabric holds water on the surface, which is the one operational difference from mesh: a cover pump or a drain panel moves it off. Set the pool level within the maximum the maker gives, commonly about 18 in below the top, since the water is what supports the panel under snow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647362379988,"sku":"PT-IG-200613","price":3117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54341_1_2017815101824.jpg?v=1789034238"},{"product_id":"20x40-emperor-solid-left-step-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 20 x 40 ft Solid Safety Cover with Left Step, Green, CSPTGS20402","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green Emperor panel suits a 20 x 40 ft rectangle whose step is set to one side of an end rather than centered. The step section is 8 ft wide and reaches 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. Flat, the cover measures 22 x 42 ft, the extra foot per side being the overlap onto the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid PVC laminated fabric, 12 oz per square yard, with a 400 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpaque, and resistant to ultraviolet light and mildew, so no daylight gets to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel crosses the panel and keeps rain from standing in puddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 by 5 ft grid into flush mount brass anchors in the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs take the tension that keeps the cover flat and tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors, stainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn asymmetric panel has to be ordered to match the pool, so confirm the step side from a drawing before you commit. And since the fabric is solid rather than mesh, water stays on top and a pump or a drain panel moves it, which ASTM F1346 section 7.3 asks be done within 30 minutes of rainfall stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647362412756,"sku":"PT-IG-200714","price":3122.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54369_1_20178169373.jpg?v=1789034240"},{"product_id":"20-x-40-king99-mesh-center-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center Step, Blue, CSPTBMP20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is ordered for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The fabric itself measures 22 x 42 ft, so a foot of material reaches the deck on each side once the straps are tensioned onto the anchors. The step panel is 8 ft across and comes 4 ft back at the water line; measure your own step both ways before you commit to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh listed at 7 oz with a burst strength of 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow drain through the weave into the pool rather than collecting on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave holds back 99 percent of ultraviolet light, which slows algae over a closed season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5 by 5 ft strap grid pulls down through commercial springs for a tight set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors sit flush with concrete or paver deck and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips protect webbing and coping where they meet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eASTM F1346 is what makes this a safety cover rather than a winter cover. Section 7 loads a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb, put on as 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each within a 3 ft radius, and section 7.3 asks for substantially all standing water to be gone half an hour after rain stops. A winter cover is an other cover under section 4 and is not a barrier at all. The label states which one you have, because section 8.12 requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647363330260,"sku":"PT-IG-100648","price":2605.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54123_1_201772492359.jpg?v=1789034262"},{"product_id":"20x40-king99-mesh-center-step-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center Step, Green, CSPTGMP20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel suits a 20 x 40 ft rectangle whose step is centered on one end. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back at the water line. Laid out flat the cover is 22 x 42 ft, and that margin is what reaches past the coping to the anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh at 7 oz with a listed burst strength of 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater drains through the weave into the pool, so the surface stays clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric holds out 99 percent of the ultraviolet light that would otherwise feed algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps land on a 5 by 5 ft grid, and each one pulls against its own deck anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp down flush with concrete or pavers and raise again with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, anchors, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are packed with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo habits go with a mesh cover. The pool level climbs all winter because everything landing on the panel runs into the water, so close no deeper than the maker allows and check the level before spring. Light also reaches the surface through the weave, which is why an algaecide dose is commonly doubled under mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647370408148,"sku":"PT-IG-200313","price":2612.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54048_0_2017720103044.jpg?v=1789034282"},{"product_id":"20-x-40-king99-mesh-right-step-safety-cover-tan-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Right Step, Tan, CSPTTMP20403","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tan King99 panel fits a 20 x 40 ft rectangle whose step sits to one side of an end instead of the middle. The step section is 8 ft wide and reaches 4 ft back at the water line. Flat, the cover is 22 x 42 ft, the surplus foot per side being the overlap onto the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMesh fabric at 7 oz, burst strength listed as 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow pass through into the pool, so no pump ever goes on top of the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinety nine percent of the ultraviolet light is screened out, which keeps algae slow while the pool is closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run 5 ft apart in each direction to flush mount brass anchors in the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs hold the tension, and anti rub strips keep the webbing off the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors, stainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the step is not centered, order from a drawing of your own pool rather than from memory. And treat this as a safety cover, not a winter cover: ASTM F1346 calls a winter cover an other cover and says it is not intended as a barrier for children under five, while a safety cover has to pass the section 7 load and drainage tests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647371522260,"sku":"PT-IG-300112","price":2615.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54098_1_201772113509.jpg?v=1789034284"},{"product_id":"20-x-40-king99-mesh-left-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Left Step, Blue, CSPTBMP20402","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is cut for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step at the left end. Step hand is read from the shallow end looking down the pool, so check yours that way before ordering. The fabric measures 22 x 42 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap onto the deck on every side, and the step panel is 8 ft across and 4 ft back at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh at 7 oz with a published burst strength of 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt drain through the weave into the pool instead of sitting on the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave stops 99 percent of ultraviolet light, which limits algae while the pool is closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid with commercial springs taking the tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush into concrete or paver decking and retract with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips take the wear where the webbing passes over the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard behind a cover like this is ASTM F1346. Its section 7 static load test applies 485 lb to a cover on a pool more than 8 ft wide, split into 210, 225 and 50 lb over a square foot each within a 3 ft radius, and section 7.3 asks for substantially all standing water to be gone 30 minutes after rain stops. A winter cover sits in the other covers group under section 4 and is not intended as a barrier. Section 8.12 puts the classification on the label so the difference is readable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647371882708,"sku":"PT-IG-100649","price":2563.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54129_1_2017724103054.jpg?v=1789034285"},{"product_id":"20x40-solid-safety-cover-center-end-step-blue-20-yr-king-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 20 x 40 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Center Step, Blue, CSPTBSL20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is made for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The fabric measures 22 x 42 ft, so a foot of material reaches the deck at every edge once the straps pull down onto the anchors. The step panel is 8 ft across and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, which is worth measuring on your own step before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid blue fabric at 7 oz per square yard, with a published burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sunlight gets through, so the water underneath stays dark for the whole closed season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the length of the panel and a mesh drain panel helps clear the surface; a cover pump is the other listed option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps land on a 5 by 5 ft grid and take their tension from commercial springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors set flush into concrete or paver deck and retract with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips sit where the webbing crosses the coping, which is where covers wear first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eASTM F1346 is what separates this from a winter cover. Its section 7 load test applies 485 lb to a panel on a pool more than 8 ft wide, put on as 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each inside a 3 ft radius. A winter cover is an other cover under section 4 and is not a barrier. Section 8.12 requires the label to state which one a cover is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647389446356,"sku":"PT-IG-200013","price":2483.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54266_1_2017811153254.jpg?v=1789034296"},{"product_id":"20x40-king-light-weight-solid-left-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 20 x 40 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Left Step, Blue, CSPTBSL20402","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is cut for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step at the left end. Step hand is read from the shallow end looking down the pool, so check yours that way rather than guessing from an old cover. The fabric measures 22 x 42 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap onto the deck on each side, and the step panel is 8 ft across and 4 ft back at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid blue fabric listed at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing passes through the material, so no light reaches the water and no rain gets into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the length of the panel and a mesh drain panel clears the surface, with a cover pump as the alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps are on a 5 by 5 ft grid, tensioned through commercial springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush with concrete or paver deck and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips protect the webbing and the coping at the point they cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eASTM F1346 makes a safety cover a barrier rather than a lid. Section 7 loads a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb, split into 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each inside a 3 ft radius. A winter cover is an other cover under section 4 and is not intended as a barrier for a child under five, which is why section 8.12 makes the label state the classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647390003412,"sku":"PT-IG-200014","price":2468.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54273_1_2017811175522.jpg?v=1789034297"},{"product_id":"20x40-king99-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover for Rectangle Pools, Green, CSPTGMP20400","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 x 40 ft rectangle is the pool this King99 cover is cut for. The panel measures 22 x 42 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap on each side so the webbing can reach anchors set back in the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh, 7 oz, burst strength listed at 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater passes through the weave into the pool, so there is nothing on top for a pump to clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave blocks 99 percent of ultraviolet light, which is the part of daylight that feeds algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors sit flush in concrete or paver decking until a hex key winds them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs take the tension, and anti rub strips stand between the webbing and the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors, stainless springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are in the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this from a winter cover is the test behind it. ASTM F1346 divides covers into powered safety covers, manual safety covers and other covers, and a winter cover is an other cover that the standard says is not meant to act as a barrier for a child under five. A safety cover has to hold 485 lb in the section 7 load test at this width and shed standing water within 30 minutes of the rain stopping. Section 8.12 then requires the classification to appear on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647391412436,"sku":"PT-IG-200211","price":2293.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54040_0_201771914307.jpg?v=1789034311"},{"product_id":"20-x-40-royal-mesh-right-step-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Right Step, Blue, CSPTBME20403","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal panel is made for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step on the right side. The cover measures 22 x 42 ft, so roughly a foot of fabric reaches the deck on every side once the springs are tensioned. The step section is 8 ft wide and 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, and because it is sewn in one place, the side matters when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh at 4.5 oz per square yard, burst rated at 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves and grit stay out while rain and snowmelt drain into the pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5 by 5 ft strap grid keeps the panel tight across a large opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush with concrete or paver decking and adjust with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth planning for at closing: mesh passes daylight as well as water, so algae has a little more to work with than it would under a solid panel, and the usual answer is to double the algaecide dose going into the winter. Rain running through the fabric also dilutes the water chemistry over the months, and the level itself creeps up, so give both a look before spring. None of that needs a cover pump, because nothing stands on a mesh surface to begin with. PoolTux warrants this one for 15 years, with the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647428440276,"sku":"PT-IG-000212","price":1490.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54203_1_201789155152.jpg?v=1789034479"},{"product_id":"20x40-royal-mesh-left-step-safety-cover-green-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Left Step, Green, CSPTGME20402","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal cover is made for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step built into the left side. The panel measures 22 x 42 ft, so a foot of fabric reaches the deck on each side and at each end. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, and since it is sewn into one position, a left step cover will not serve a pool whose step is on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh at 4.5 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt drain through the weave into the pool below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps on a 5 by 5 ft grid across the full panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars resist corrosion and tamp level with the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deck does as much work as the cover. Every strap pulls against an anchor set into it, which means a pool needs decking the whole way round before a safety cover can be installed properly. Brass anchors are made to tamp flush into concrete or pavers and wind back up with a hex key, so the deck is clear underfoot once the cover comes off in the spring. That tension is also what makes the panel behave the way ASTM F1346 expects under a static load. PoolTux warrants this one for 15 years, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647428473044,"sku":"PT-IG-000314","price":1490.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54217_2_201781093153.jpg?v=1789034482"},{"product_id":"20x40-royal-mesh-safety-cover-center-step-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center End Step, Blue, CSPTBME20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal cover fits a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The panel measures 22 x 42 ft, which is the pool plus the overlap that lands on the deck. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, so take both of those measurements on your own step and compare them before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh, listed at 4.5 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melted snow drain into the pool rather than sitting on the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps every 5 ft in both directions, each one anchored into the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars do not corrode and are adjusted with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover ships with springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strap grid is the part of the spec sheet that decides how the cover behaves. On a rectangle, straps run on a grid, and a tighter grid means more straps and more anchors carrying the same snow load, so no single point takes much of it. That is also what the static load test in ASTM F1346 is checking: 485 lb on a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft, set down as three weights of 210, 225 and 50 lb over single square feet inside a 3 ft radius. PoolTux lists 15 years limited on this cover, with the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647540965588,"sku":"PT-IG-000213","price":1161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54188_2_201789102339.jpg?v=1789034781"},{"product_id":"20x40-royal-mesh-safety-cover-center-end-step-green-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center End Step, Green, CSPTGME20401","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal panel fits a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The cover measures 22 x 42 ft, which is the pool size plus the overlap that reaches the deck and takes the anchors. 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That distinction is worth knowing, because a limited year is normally prorated against the age of the cover, so the installation date and the paperwork matter. Warranty terms are set per line, so nothing here carries across to another PoolTux cover. 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