{"title":"Pool Safety Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesh and solid safety covers that anchor into the deck, by pool size, shape and material.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"16x32-emperor-solid-left-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 16 x 32 ft Solid Safety Cover with Left Step, Blue, 20 Year Warranty, CSPTBS16322","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PoolTux Emperor Solid CSPTBS16322 is a solid safety cover made for a 16 x 32 ft rectangle pool with a step on the left end. The finished cover measures 18 x 34 ft, the step area is 8 ft wide and reaches 4 ft back from the pool at the waterline, and the color is blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid material, no puddles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heavy-duty commercial grade solid fabric keeps debris and sunlight out and stops anyone falling in. The usual drawback of a solid cover, standing water on top, is handled by the patented Aquaduck drain, which runs from one end of the cover to the other and practically eliminates puddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraps are on a 5 x 5 ft grid and load through Tension-Tech commercial grade stainless steel springs, which let the cover be pulled tight and carry its full rated load. The flush mount brass anchors and collars are non-corrosive and easy to adjust, and chafing strips guard both the webbing and the pool coping from abrasion. An installation rod, tamping tool and storage bag come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 year limited, with the first 5 years full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624885170388,"sku":"PT-IG-200605","price":2420.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_96679473-4cf3-4954-b048-5792e245ce96.jpg?v=1788649734"},{"product_id":"20x44-emperor-solid-safety-cover-center-end-step-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 20 x 44 ft Solid Safety Cover with Center End Step, Blue, CSPTBS20441","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 x 44 ft rectangle with a step centered on one end takes this solid Emperor panel. The step section measures 8 ft wide and 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. The cover is 22 x 46 ft laid flat, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue PVC laminated fabric at 12 oz per square yard, burst strength listed as 400 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe panel is opaque and resists ultraviolet light and mildew, so nothing reaches the water underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel runs across the cover and keeps rain from standing in puddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid and pull against flush mount brass anchors in the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors tamp down level with concrete or pavers and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag come with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the fabric is solid, water collects on top rather than draining into the pool, so a cover pump or a drain panel is part of the arrangement. ASTM F1346 is the standard a safety cover is built to: section 7 loads a panel of this width with 485 lb and section 7.3 asks for standing water to be gone within half an hour of the rain stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647361724628,"sku":"PT-IG-200616","price":3293.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54342_2_201781510264.jpg?v=1789034226"},{"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":"20x44-emperor-solid-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 20 x 44 ft Solid Safety Cover for Rectangle Pools, Green, CSPTGS20440","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 20 x 44 ft rectangle is the pool behind this green Emperor panel. Flat, the cover is 22 x 46 ft, the extra foot on each side being the overlap that carries the straps onto the deck and out to the anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid PVC laminated fabric, 12 oz per square yard, listed at 400 PSI burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe material resists ultraviolet light and mildew and lets nothing through to the water below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel is built across the panel so rain does not stand in puddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run 5 ft apart in each direction and finish at flush mount brass anchors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs hold the panel taut, and chafing strips protect the webbing and the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors, stainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid means water stays on top, so a cover pump or a drain panel is part of the setup. That is the plain difference between this and a mesh cover, which sends rain into the pool and raises the level instead. ASTM F1346 sets the bar a safety cover has to clear: 485 lb in the section 7 static load test at this width, and standing water gone within 30 minutes of the rain stopping. This panel is made to meet it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647362511060,"sku":"PT-IG-200512","price":3067.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54334_2_201781583212.jpg?v=1789034243"},{"product_id":"18x36-emperor-solid-safety-cover-center-end-step-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 18 x 36 ft Solid Safety Cover with Center End Step, Blue, CSPTBS18361","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 18 x 36 ft rectangle with a centered step at one end is the pool this solid Emperor panel is cut for. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. The cover measures 20 x 38 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue PVC laminated fabric, 12 oz per square yard, with a 400 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe material resists ultraviolet light and mildew and passes no daylight to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel is built across the panel so rain does not sit in puddles on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps land 5 ft apart both ways and pull against flush mount brass anchors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors are non corrosive and tamp down level with concrete or paver decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are packed with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical difference from a mesh panel is where the water goes. Solid fabric holds it on the surface, so a cover pump or a drain panel takes it off, and ASTM F1346 section 7.3 expects a safety cover to be clear of standing water within 30 minutes of rainfall stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647362871508,"sku":"PT-IG-200610","price":2886.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54340_1_2017815101054.jpg?v=1789034256"},{"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":"18x36-emperor-solid-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 18 x 36 ft Solid Safety Cover for Rectangle Pools, Blue, CSPTBS18360","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 18 x 36 ft rectangle takes this solid Emperor panel, which measures 20 x 38 ft once it is laid out. That foot of surplus on each side is overlap: it carries the webbing past the coping to the anchors in the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue solid fabric at 12 oz per square yard, PVC laminated, with a listed burst strength of 400 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe material resists ultraviolet light and mildew, and it lets no daylight reach the water at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquaduck channel runs the length of the panel and keeps puddles from forming on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid, so a tighter grid of anchors carries the load across the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors are non corrosive and tamp flush into concrete or pavers between seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag come with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid cover changes the closing routine in one place: water sits on the fabric instead of running into the pool, so a pump or a drain panel handles it. Set the pool level before closing no lower than the maker allows, commonly within about 18 in of the top, because the water underneath supports the cover when snow lands on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647365591252,"sku":"PT-IG-200409","price":2668.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54316_1_20178141272.jpg?v=1789034273"},{"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":"16-x-36-emperor-solid-right-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Emperor 16 x 36 ft Solid Safety Cover with Right Step, Blue, CSPTBS16363","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Emperor cover is cut for a 16 x 36 ft rectangle whose step sits to one side of an end rather than in the middle. The step section is 8 ft wide and reaches 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. Flat, the panel is 18 x 38 ft, the extra foot per side being the overlap onto the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue solid fabric, PVC laminated, 12 oz per square yard, burst strength listed at 400 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to ultraviolet light and mildew, and opaque, so no daylight reaches 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 hold the tension that keeps the panel flat.\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\u003eSince the panel is not symmetrical, check the step side against a drawing of your own pool before ordering. And because the fabric is solid rather than mesh, water stays on top: a cover pump or a drain panel is what 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":48647372341460,"sku":"PT-IG-200606","price":2624.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54353_2_2017815115735.jpg?v=1789034287"},{"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. 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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. 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ASTM F1346 is the standard behind a safety cover: section 7 loads a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb and asks it to shed standing water within half an hour of the rain stopping. This cover is built to meet it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647392493780,"sku":"PT-IG-200310","price":2303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54047_0_201772095547.jpg?v=1789034314"},{"product_id":"18-x-36-king99-mesh-center-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 18 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center Step, Blue, CSPTBMP18361","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is made for an 18 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The fabric runs 20 x 38 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap on each side for the deck, and the step panel is 8 ft across and 4 ft back at the water line. 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Section 7 loads a cover on a pool more than 8 ft wide with 485 lb, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over a square foot each inside a 3 ft radius. Anchors need deck all the way round, and the water should sit no more than about 18 in below the top of the pool so it can carry a snow load.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647392526548,"sku":"PT-IG-100645","price":2303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54121_2_201772491431.jpg?v=1789034316"},{"product_id":"18-x-36-king99-mesh-center-step-safety-cover-tan-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 18 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center Step, Tan, CSPTTMP18361","description":"\u003cp\u003eTan mesh, cut for an 18 x 36 ft rectangle with the step in the middle of one end. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back at the water line. 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The water under the cover is what supports it when snow lands, which is why that maximum exists at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647392592084,"sku":"PT-IG-300110","price":2334.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54083_2_201772195118.jpg?v=1789034317"},{"product_id":"18x36-king-light-weight-solid-safety-cover-center-end-step-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 18 x 36 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Center Step, Green, CSPTGSL18361","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is made for an 18 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The fabric runs 20 x 38 ft, so a foot of material reaches the deck at every edge once the straps are tensioned, and the step panel is 8 ft across and 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. It is a solid cover, so the green sheet stops both rain and daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid fabric listed at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the length of the panel, with a mesh drain panel built in to clear standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cover pump is the other way of moving water off a solid cover, and PoolTux lists it as such.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt at roughly half the weight of a full weight solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid through commercial springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp flush into the deck and retract with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eASTM F1346 is where the difference between a safety cover and a winter cover is written down. Section 4 puts winter covers in the other covers group, not intended as a barrier for children under five, and only a safety cover has to pass the section 7 tests: 485 lb on a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each inside a 3 ft radius. Section 8.12 requires the label to state the classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647393444052,"sku":"PT-IG-200110","price":2261.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54288_1_2017812103159.jpg?v=1789034331"},{"product_id":"16x36-king-light-weight-solid-center-end-step-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-king-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 16 x 36 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Center Step, Blue, CSPTBSL16361","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel covers a 16 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with the step at the center of one end. It is a solid cover, so the blue fabric passes nothing: no daylight down to the water and no rain through to the pool. PoolTux publishes the fabric at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI, and describes it as resistant to both ultraviolet light and mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the length of the panel, with a mesh drain panel built in to move water off the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cover pump is the other way of clearing water, which is the normal trade with any solid cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt at roughly half the weight of a full weight solid, which matters on closing and opening day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 20 year King warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA safety cover is a different class of product from a winter cover, and ASTM F1346 is where that difference is written down. Section 4 sorts covers into powered safety covers, manual safety covers and other covers, and a winter cover falls in the last group, which is explicitly not intended as a barrier for children under five. Only a safety cover has to pass the section 7 static load test, 485 lb on a cover on a pool wider than 8 ft, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over a square foot each within a 3 ft radius. 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Section 7 loads a panel on a pool more than 8 ft wide with 485 lb, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over a 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. The label has to state which classification a cover is, under section 8.12.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647393935572,"sku":"PT-IG-200107","price":2172.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54287_1_2017812102427.jpg?v=1789034345"},{"product_id":"16x32-king99-mesh-center-step-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 16 x 32 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center Step, Green, CSPTGMP16321","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green King99 cover fits a 16 x 32 ft rectangle with a step in the middle of one end. 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The step panel is 8 ft across and reaches 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\u003eWater finds its way through the weave into the pool rather than gathering on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinety nine percent of ultraviolet light is held back, which slows algae while the pool is shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid and pull down through 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 take the wear where webbing crosses the coping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates a cover like this from a tarp is the standard behind it. 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The fabric measures 18 x 34 ft, so a foot of material lands on the deck at each edge once the straps are tensioned. 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On the safety side, ASTM F1346 loads a cover on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over a square foot each inside a 3 ft radius. Anchors need deck the whole way round the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647395213524,"sku":"PT-IG-200004","price":1981.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54263_2_2017811145017.jpg?v=1789034378"},{"product_id":"16x32-king-light-weight-solid-center-end-step-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 16 x 32 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Center Step, Green, CSPTGSL16321","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is cut for a 16 x 32 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end. The fabric measures 18 x 34 ft, so a foot of material lands on the deck at every edge, and the step panel is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line. It is a solid cover, which means the green sheet passes neither water nor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid fabric listed at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the length of the panel and a mesh drain panel clears standing water, with a cover pump as the other option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt at roughly half the weight of a full weight solid panel, which is felt on the day it goes on.\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 and collars tamp flush into concrete or paver deck and retract with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit includes the anchors and collars, springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA safety cover and a winter cover are two different classes under ASTM F1346. Section 7 loads a safety cover on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each within a 3 ft radius. A winter cover is an other cover and is not intended as a barrier for a child under five. Section 8.12 puts the classification on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647395246292,"sku":"PT-IG-200104","price":1981.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54286_1_2017812101846.jpg?v=1789034380"},{"product_id":"16x32-king-light-weight-solid-left-step-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 16 x 32 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover with Left Step, Green, CSPTGSL16322","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is ordered for a 16 x 32 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 which side yours is on before you buy. The fabric measures 18 x 34 ft, a foot beyond the pool on every side for the deck, and the step panel is 8 ft across and comes 4 ft back at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid green fabric listed at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing passes through the sheet, so no daylight reaches the water and no rain enters the pool.\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 sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid, pulled down through commercial springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush into concrete or paver deck and wind back up 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 safety cover is ASTM F1346. Its section 7 static load test applies 485 lb to a panel on a pool more than 8 ft wide, split into 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each within a 3 ft radius, with 275 lb the figure below that width. Anchors need deck all the way round the pool to fasten into, and the water level should stay near normal so it can support the panel under snow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647395279060,"sku":"PT-IG-200105","price":1997.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54293_1_201781211404.jpg?v=1789034381"},{"product_id":"16x34-king99-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 16 x 34 ft Mesh Safety Cover for Rectangle Pools, Green, CSPTGMP16340","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is cut for a 16 x 34 ft rectangular inground pool with no step section in the fabric. The panel measures 18 x 36 ft, and the surplus foot on each side is the overlap that reaches the deck once the springs are tensioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh listed at 7 oz with a burst rating of 670 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow drop through the weave into the pool, so nothing sits on top of the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinety nine percent of the ultraviolet light is held out, which is what keeps algae slow while the pool is closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush mount brass anchors tamp level with concrete or paver decking and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension-Tech springs let the panel be pulled up tight, 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 come with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA safety cover and a winter cover are different products. Under ASTM F1346 a winter cover is an other cover and is not intended to act as a barrier for a small child, while a safety cover has to pass the section 7 tests. That static load test puts 485 lb on a panel on a pool more than 8 ft wide, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb, each over a square foot and all inside a 3 ft radius. This cover is built to meet ASTM F1346.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647395311828,"sku":"PT-IG-200205","price":1972.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54032_0_2017719113935.jpg?v=1789034382"},{"product_id":"16x36-king-light-weight-solid-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King 16 x 36 ft Light Weight Solid Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGSL16360","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is cut for a 16 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with no step to work around. The fabric measures 18 x 38 ft, and the extra foot on every side is what reaches the deck once the straps are pulled down onto the anchors. It is a solid cover, so the green sheet holds back all sunlight and keeps leaves, grit and rain out of the water entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid fabric listed at 7 oz per square yard with a burst strength of 350 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain channel runs the whole length of the panel, and a mesh drain panel is built in to pull standing water off the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt at roughly half what a full weight solid weighs, so one person can move the folded panel further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid, tensioned by commercial springs that let the panel be drawn up tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp down level with the deck and wind back up with a hex key when the cover comes off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips sit where the webbing crosses the coping, which is where a cover wears first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA safety cover and a winter cover are not the same thing under ASTM F1346. A safety cover has to pass the section 7 load test and shed standing water within half an hour of rain stopping; a winter cover is an other cover and is not a barrier. Section 8.12 makes the label say which you have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647407468756,"sku":"PT-IG-100506","price":1881.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54251_1_2017811111125.jpg?v=1789034403"},{"product_id":"16x32-king99-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 16 x 32 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGMP16320","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is ordered for a 16 x 32 ft rectangular inground pool with no step to work around. The fabric measures 18 x 34 ft, so a foot of material reaches the deck at every edge once the straps pull down onto the anchors. Mesh is the lighter of the two fabrics PoolTux builds safety covers from, which tells on the day the cover goes on and comes off again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen 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 instead of gathering on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinety nine percent of ultraviolet light is blocked, which slows algae while the pool is shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp 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 a cover wears first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by 20 years limited, the first 5 of them full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is mesh, no cover pump is needed: water goes into the pool rather than onto the panel, and the level climbs over the winter, so check it before opening. Some daylight still reaches the water, which is why the algaecide dose is commonly doubled under a mesh cover. On the safety side, ASTM F1346 loads a panel on a pool wider than 8 ft with 485 lb, applied as 210, 225 and 50 lb over a square foot each inside a 3 ft radius, and asks for standing water to clear within 30 minutes of rain stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647412121812,"sku":"PT-IG-200204","price":1707.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54031_0_2017719101713.jpg?v=1789034413"},{"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":"12x24-king-light-weight-solid-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King Light Weight Solid 12 x 24 ft Safety Cover, No Step, Blue, CSPTBSL12240","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King panel is a solid safety cover cut for a 12 x 24 ft rectangular inground pool with no step cutout. The fabric measures 14 x 26 ft, so roughly a foot of it reaches the deck on every side once the springs are tensioned. The light weight solid fabric runs at about half the weight of a full weight solid, which shows up when one person is pulling the cover on or off alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid blue fabric, so rain, snowmelt, dirt and daylight all stay out of the pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drain runs the length of the cover to carry standing water off the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cover pump handles whatever the drain leaves behind after a heavy storm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 by 5 ft grid into brass anchors set into the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by 20 years limited from PoolTux, the first 3 years full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solid and mesh choice comes down to what you want to deal with. Mesh sends the winter weather into the pool, which means no pump on the cover but a level that climbs and light that reaches the water. A solid panel like this one keeps all of it out, and in exchange the water it catches has to leave the surface, through the drain and with a pump. Either way the load requirement is the same: ASTM F1346 tests a safety cover on a pool more than 8 ft wide at 485 lb, and this cover is made to meet that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647450034388,"sku":"PT-IG-100401","price":1428.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54228_1_2017810163540.jpg?v=1789034520"},{"product_id":"18x40-green-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 18 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGME18400","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green Royal mesh panel fits an 18 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with no step, and the fabric itself is cut at 20 x 42 ft. The extra foot along each edge is the deck overlap where the straps land and the anchors go in. On a pool this long it pays to measure twice at the water line before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow drain through the weave into the pool, so nothing collects on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 ft square grid, tensioned against stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp flush into concrete or paver decking and are made not to corrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag come with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo habits make a mesh cover work well through a long winter. Leave the water no lower than the maker allows, commonly about 18 in below the top of the pool, because it is what carries a snow load. Then double the algaecide at closing, since the weave lets enough light through for algae to take hold. PoolTux lists 15 years limited on this line, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647455310036,"sku":"PT-IG-000110","price":1425.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54149_1_2017725115034.jpg?v=1789034526"},{"product_id":"18x40-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 18 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME18400","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 18 x 40 ft rectangular pool with no step takes this Royal mesh panel, which is cut at 20 x 42 ft. The extra foot on each edge is the deck overlap that gives the straps their run down to the anchors. A panel this size is worth measuring for twice: take the pool at the water line, wall to wall, and order against that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt drain through the weave into the pool, so nothing sits on the surface needing a pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strap grid is 5 ft square and tensions against stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars set flush in concrete or paver decking and are made not to corrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag come with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore closing, set the water where the cover maker asks, commonly no lower than about 18 in below the top of the pool. That water is what carries the snow load through the panel, and with mesh the level rises again as rain drains in. PoolTux publishes 15 years limited on this line, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647455441108,"sku":"PT-IG-000010","price":1404.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54176_1_20178817950.jpg?v=1789034527"},{"product_id":"16x36-royal-mesh-safety-cover-center-end-step-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 16 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center End Step, Blue, CSPTBME16361","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal panel fits a 16 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end wall. The cover measures 18 x 38 ft, which is the pool size plus the overlap that reaches the deck once the springs are set. The step section is 8 ft wide and 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, so measure your own step both ways and compare before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh rated at 4.5 oz per square yard with a 385 PSI burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave keeps leaves and grit out while letting rain and snowmelt through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 by 5 ft grid, so the load spreads across many anchors instead of a few.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors sit flush with concrete or paver decking and come up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, installation rod, tamping tool and storage bag are in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater level matters more than most owners expect. Cover makers publish it as a ceiling you must not go past, often around 18 in below the top of the pool, because the water underneath is part of what carries a snow load on the fabric. Since a mesh cover drains into the pool, the level climbs through the season and is worth checking twice over the winter. Doubling the algaecide dose at closing is common under mesh, because some daylight still reaches the water. PoolTux lists the warranty at 15 years limited, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647477690580,"sku":"PT-IG-000207","price":1358.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54186_1_20178910938.jpg?v=1789034557"},{"product_id":"12x20-king99-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-green-20-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux King99 12 x 20 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGMP12200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis King99 panel is cut for a 12 x 20 ft rectangular inground pool with no step to work around. The fabric measures 14 x 22 ft, which is the pool plus a foot of overlap onto the deck on each side once the straps are tensioned onto the anchors. On a pool this size the whole cover is manageable by one or two people, because mesh is the lighter of the two fabrics to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen 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 standing on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave stops 99 percent of ultraviolet light, which slows algae over a closed season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid, tensioned through commercial springs for a tight set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush into concrete or paver decking and wind back up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti rub strips protect the webbing and the coping where they cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pool is 12 ft wide, over the ASTM F1346 threshold, so its static load figure is 485 lb rather than the 275 lb applied to covers 8 ft wide and under. That load is put on as 210, 225 and 50 lb over one square foot each, all inside a 3 ft radius. A winter cover is an other cover under the same standard and is not a barrier, which is why section 8.12 requires the classification on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647482081492,"sku":"PT-IG-200200","price":1306.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54026_0_2017717151517.jpg?v=1789034574"},{"product_id":"16x36-green-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 16 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGME16360","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 16 x 36 ft rectangular pool with no step takes this green Royal mesh panel, cut at 18 x 38 ft. The foot of extra fabric on each edge is the deck overlap, which is where the straps run down to their anchors and where the cover gets its tension. Measure the pool at the water line and order against that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow pass through the weave into the pool instead of sitting on the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strap grid is 5 ft square, tensioned with stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars are made not to corrode and tamp level with concrete or paver decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchors, springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag come with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things separate a safety cover from a winter cover under ASTM F1346: the static load test in section 7 and the drainage requirement in section 7.3, which asks for standing water to clear within 30 minutes of rainfall stopping. A winter cover faces neither, and the standard says plainly it is not intended as a barrier for children under five.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647485620436,"sku":"PT-IG-000106","price":1317.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54145_2_2017725111555.jpg?v=1789034581"},{"product_id":"16x34-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 16 x 34 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME16340","description":"\u003cp\u003eSized to a 16 x 34 ft rectangular pool with no step, this Royal panel is cut at 18 x 36 ft. The extra foot on every edge is the deck overlap that the straps pull against, so the cover ends up taut over the water rather than resting on it. Confirm the pool with a tape at the water line before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz and rated 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater drains through the weave into the pool, so the surface clears itself and no cover pump is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5 by 5 ft strap grid spreads the load across the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars resist corrosion and tamp level with concrete or paver decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag are packed with the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne point worth knowing before closing: the water level under a safety cover is what supports it under snow, so do not drop it further than the cover maker allows, commonly about 18 in below the top of the pool. With mesh the level rises again through the season as rain drains in. PoolTux lists 15 years limited here, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647488995540,"sku":"PT-IG-000005","price":1280.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54171_1_201788124628.jpg?v=1789034594"},{"product_id":"15x30-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 15 x 30 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME15300","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 15 x 30 ft rectangular pool with no step takes this Royal mesh panel, which is cut at 17 x 32 ft. The two extra feet in each direction are overlap onto the deck, giving the straps somewhere to land and the cover room to be pulled taut. Order to the pool, and confirm the pool with a tape at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a burst rating of 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow drop through the weave into the pool instead of collecting on the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strap grid is 5 ft square, and every strap tensions against a stainless steel spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp level with concrete or paver decking and will not corrode in a wet deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover ships with its anchors, springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a bag to store it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrainage is part of what separates a safety cover from a winter cover. ASTM F1346 asks in section 7.3 that a safety cover clear substantially all standing water within 30 minutes of rainfall stopping, and a mesh weave meets that by letting the water through. PoolTux lists 15 years limited on this line with the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647521992916,"sku":"PT-IG-000003","price":1364.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54169_1_201788114127.jpg?v=1789034674"},{"product_id":"14x28-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 14 x 28 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME14280","description":"\u003cp\u003eCut for a 14 x 28 ft rectangular inground pool with no step, this Royal panel measures 16 x 30 ft. The extra foot on each edge is overlap onto the deck, where the straps run down to the anchors. Buyers sometimes order by the panel figure and end up a size out, so measure the pool itself at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz and rated 385 PSI for burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave passes rain and snowmelt into the pool, so no water sits on top waiting for a pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 by 5 ft grid, tensioned with stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush mount brass anchors and collars are made not to corrode and drop level with concrete or paver decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag come with the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder ASTM F1346 this is a manual safety cover, a different class from a winter cover, which the standard files under other covers and says is not meant as a barrier for children under five. The section 7 static load test is the reason for the difference. PoolTux lists 15 years limited here, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647525564628,"sku":"PT-IG-000002","price":1247.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54168_2_20178811329.jpg?v=1789034727"},{"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. The step section is 8 ft wide and 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, so measure your own step along the wall and out into the water before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh, rated at 4.5 oz per square yard with a 385 PSI burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt drain into the pool instead of sitting on the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5 by 5 ft strap grid keeps tension even across a large opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp flush with concrete or paver decking and rise with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoolTux covers this Royal panel for 15 years, and the first 3 of those years are full rather than limited. 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. As for the fabric, a 4.5 oz weave rated at 385 PSI is what lets the panel stay manageable to handle while still standing up to the static load test in ASTM F1346.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647541063892,"sku":"PT-IG-000313","price":1181.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/center-steps-green-15_5.jpg?v=1789671392"},{"product_id":"12x24-green-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 12 x 24 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGME12240","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same Royal mesh panel in green, cut for a 12 x 24 ft rectangular inground pool with no step. The fabric measures 14 x 26 ft, so a foot of it reaches the deck along each edge where the straps run down to their anchors. Order against the pool measurement, taken at the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz per square yard with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt drain through the weave into the pool, so nothing stands on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps land on a 5 ft square grid and tension against stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush mount brass anchors and collars tamp level with concrete or paver decking and will not corrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag come with the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMesh has one trade off worth planning for. Because the weave lets light reach the water, algae has something to work with over a long closed season, which is why the algaecide dose is commonly doubled under a mesh cover. The level in the pool also climbs as rain drains in, so check it before you open. PoolTux lists 15 years limited on the Royal, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647556333780,"sku":"PT-IG-000101","price":948.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54140_1_201772595218.jpg?v=1789034853"},{"product_id":"12x20-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 12 x 20 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME12200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal panel is sized for a 12 x 20 ft rectangular inground pool with no step to work around. The fabric comes out at 14 x 22 ft, and the extra foot on every edge is the overlap that lands on the deck once the straps are drawn down. Order by the pool, not by the panel: the larger figure is not a pool measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and snowmelt go through the weave instead of sitting on the surface, so no cover pump is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid and tension against stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp down level with concrete or paver decking and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit carries the anchors and collars, the springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the weave lets some light reach the water, algaecide is commonly dosed at double the usual rate under a mesh cover. The level also climbs through the winter as rain drains in, so it is worth checking partway through the season. PoolTux publishes the warranty on this line as 15 years limited with the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647557808340,"sku":"PT-IG-000000","price":978.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54166_0_201788104020.jpg?v=1789034856"},{"product_id":"20x40-green-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover, No Step, Green, CSPTGME20400","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal panel is cut for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with a plain perimeter and no step to work around. The fabric runs 22 x 42 ft, and the extra foot on every side is the overlap that lands on the deck once the springs are tensioned. Because there is no step cutout, the shape is a simple rectangle and the strap grid runs edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh, rated by PoolTux at 4.5 oz per square yard with a 385 PSI burst strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater passes through the weave into the pool, so the surface stays clear between storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 by 5 ft grid, which sets how many anchors go into the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors tamp down level with concrete or paver decking and wind up with a hex key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit holds the anchors and collars, stainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool and a bag for off season storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word safety is doing real work here. ASTM F1346 puts every pool cover in one of three groups, and a plain winter cover lands in the group the standard calls other covers, which it states are not intended as a barrier for a child under five. Only a safety cover has to survive the static load test. Section 8.12 makes the maker print the classification on the label, so that label is how an owner tells the two apart. PoolTux backs this one for 15 years, with the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647558004948,"sku":"PT-IG-000111","price":1076.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54150_1_201772511557.jpg?v=1789034859"},{"product_id":"20x40-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-blue-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 20 x 40 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Blue, CSPTBME20400","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal mesh panel is cut for a 20 x 40 ft rectangular inground pool with no step. The fabric measures 22 x 42 ft, giving a foot of overlap onto the deck on every side for the straps and anchors. On a pool this size the measurement is worth taking twice, at the water line, wall to wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a burst strength of 385 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain and melting snow pass through the weave into the pool, so no cover pump is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps run on a 5 ft square grid so no one section of the panel takes the whole load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp level with concrete or paver decking and are made not to corrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel springs, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a safety cover rather than a winter cover means this panel is made to the section 7 requirements of ASTM F1346, where a cover on a pool wider than 8 ft carries 485 lb applied as three weights inside a 3 ft radius. The label on a cover has to state its classification under section 8.12, which is the check to run on any cover around young children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647558201556,"sku":"PT-IG-000011","price":1076.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54177_1_201788171737.jpg?v=1789034861"},{"product_id":"18x36-royal-mesh-safety-cover-center-end-step-green-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 18 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover with Center End Step, Green, CSPTGME18361","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal cover is cut for an 18 x 36 ft rectangular inground pool with the step centered on one end wall. The panel measures 20 x 38 ft, which puts about a foot of fabric on the deck around the pool once the springs pull it tight. The step section is 8 ft wide and comes 4 ft back from the pool at the water line, so check your own step against both numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh listed at 4.5 oz per square yard with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater passes through the weave into the pool rather than standing on the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps every 5 ft in both directions, each ending at a deck anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars will not corrode and tamp flush with the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless springs, a rod, a tamping tool and a storage bag are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater level is the detail that gets a cover into trouble. Makers publish it as a ceiling rather than a target, commonly no more than about 18 in below the top of the pool, because the body of water is part of what holds the fabric up when snow sits on it. Drain the pool far below that and the cover has less behind it. Since mesh drains into the pool, the level also climbs across the winter, so it is worth a look in midwinter as well as at opening. PoolTux lists this cover at 15 years limited, the first 3 full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647559938260,"sku":"PT-IG-000310","price":1082.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54209_2_20178917132.jpg?v=1789034867"},{"product_id":"18x36-royal-mesh-rectangle-safety-cover-green-15-yr-warranty","title":"PoolTux Royal 18 x 36 ft Mesh Safety Cover, Green, CSPTGME18360","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe green Royal mesh panel in the 18 x 36 ft size, cut at 20 x 38 ft so a foot of fabric lands on the deck along every edge. That overlap carries the straps down to the anchors, which is what pulls the cover tight across the water rather than letting it rest on it. Take the pool measurement at the water line before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mesh fabric, published at 4.5 oz with a 385 PSI burst rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weave drains rain and snowmelt into the pool, so no cover pump has to run on top of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps sit on a 5 ft square grid and tension against stainless steel springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass anchors and collars tamp flush with concrete or paver decking and are made not to corrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings, an installation rod, a tamping tool, and a storage bag are packed with the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA safety cover earns the name by passing the section 7 tests in ASTM F1346, which for a panel this wide means carrying 485 lb applied as three weights inside a 3 ft radius. The cover label has to state its classification under section 8.12, so that is the check worth running on any cover used around young children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pooltux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48647577600212,"sku":"PT-IG-000109","price":995.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/54148_2_2017725114644.jpg?v=1789034947"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/collections\/safety-covers.oembed?page=3","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}