Swimline 5100SK Solar Reel Replacement Strap Kit, One Size, Multi

I ordered this takeup reel system for our inground pool as a replacement for one that had deteriorated after15 years of sun exposure. It fit perfectly with my aluminum pipe and solar blanket, and it is easy to use.

It took some time, but I installed this reel system with their recommended pole. I mounted the actual reel system on two 4' x 4' five foot high pressure treated wooden posts, as I have an INTEX ultraframe pool, and cannot mount to an edge. These posts are at the end of the pool, 2 feet away, where I can still reach the solar blanket to pull it over the pool. I drilled holes in the base of the reel mechanism and then screwed these reels to a wood platform that then goes on top of the 4 x 4 post. Turn handles are screwed to the collar that holds the actual pole, so that nothing moves, then the pole is screwed to that collar. So there is definitely no wobbling or shifting. It took careful measuring to get the length of the poles correct. You need to drill holes in the poles to keep in place together, and for the end keeper plates and straps for the solar blanket-measuring for these also. I did not use their end predrilled plates to hold down the reels. I may put rubber bushings on my reels' bottoms where I drilled and screwed- so that they do not crack on the wood platform I made for each. These reels move beautifully! No struggle whatsoever rolling out the solar blanket onto the pool, or rolling it back up onto the pole again. After taking the time to configure my own pool situation, I am very happy with this product!

I really like this product. Installation instructions have serious flaws. The only screws that are SS are the ones that mount the real to the deck. All the other screws that attach to the pole are not SS and could rust with a salt water pool. I used only SS screws. Helpful hint: mount the two outer straps to the pole a few inches more toward the pool edge then where they mount to the solar cover. This causes the outer straps to pull the solar cover tight resulting in a smoother tighter fold around the pole.

It is a good product.especially for unrolling the cover. Takes about thirty seconds to cover the pool . A little tricky on rolling it up , but that’s where the round cover makes it harder. You have to fold the two sides in because of the width. Mine is a 24 ft pool above ground. I have no trouble now operating it alone. I recommend it fully. I used tech screws on the pole , along with 3/16 pop rivets at the joints.

The title says Reel System, yet it is only the handle ends. A reel "system" should include everything- mounts, straps and attachments for the solar cover, the bar to attach the cover to, hardware, etc. I have returned the item, as it was not what I intended for my mother's gift. My father informed me that it states in the package or contents that he needs to buy the pole kit and the diameters are different for each size pool, so he could end up with poles that don't fit the handle/ends and the poles are an additional $200 - $300. Very disappointing.

Not what I ordered 10 years ago. The hub is changed and won't work with my existing aluminum tube and no one can seam to tell me how to make it work!?They say buy a new one...not at $300 for a 24' pool.Send me a new tube at no cost!

Owned 1 week. Also purchased the hydrotool pole (54000).Received defective product at first (plastic was molded out of shape not allowing reel to roll). Amazon was great replacing with 1 day shipping.Replacement worked perfect. The instructions aren't great, but installed within 2 hours. I have a 21' round pool so installed right down the center. Rolling the cover up is incredibly easy (about 20 seconds). I love how the reel swivels right and left and open at the top so you can lift the pole up to remove it completely. Cranks on both ends will be useful if someone else wanted to help, but it's easy to roll by myself. Any debris on top of the cover goes in the water when you roll it up, but that's with any solar reel on a round pool. It's too early to speak to the durability of the resin/plastic, but it seems strong; doesn't bend as I crank the cover on/off.Putting the cover back on is not so easy. With the pole in the middle, the cover should unroll on both sides. Instead, the cover sticks to the other side and both sides roll out to just the right. I use my skimmer pole to separate, but it's easier to be in the pool when you start unrolling it. Once you get it started, it's goes pretty smooth. It takes me about 3-5 mins to get the cover back on by myself.I've noticed my cholrine is lasting longer compared to when I didn't use my solar cover.Overall, worth the money and I'm now using my solar cover all the time (I used to not ever want to mess with it). This will definitely give me more swimming time in the season.

Easy to install and not that expensive. Good buy for the buck.

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Everything work great. Better than the one I bought at my pool supplier

The product seems solid and durable. Just got it so hoping it will be long lasting, so far I am impressed with the structure of the unit.

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