VINGLI Pool Cover Reel Set Pool Solar Cover Reel for Inground Swimming Pool, Aluminum Solar Swimming Inground Cover Blanket Reel (Upgrade) (14 Feet)

The media could not be loaded. OK, so this Reel is Fantastic! I received both boxes with all the correct pieces. People have gave this bad reviews because they did not receive both boxes. It's easy to contact the seller and they will fix that, giving it a bad review because that is a joke. Next, people have given this bad reviews because it's light weight, and falls in the pool while unrolling/ROLLING or blows in the pool on windy days. It is not heavy and made of aluminum and plastic What those people did not see is the seller recommends sand bags to act as an anchor, and I bought a four pack of these on Amazon: ABCCANOPY Sandbag Saddlebag Photography Weight Bags for Video Stand,4 Packs (Black) - and filled them with, two of these from a big box hardware store: 0.5-cu ft Brown Pea Pebbles Gravel for 3.98 a bag. This Reel went together in about 30 minutes or maybe less it was very easy to put together. Now I ordered the 18 foot reel but my Deck tops out at about 14 Feet and my pool measurements, i.e. water area is 35 long by 12 wide. I thought since it expanded up to 18 feet wide I could make it go smaller to 12 feet wide, but nope the smallest it will go is 14 feet wide. The wheels look OK and I could see them breaking over time if left out exposed to the sun and elements or being rough on them. I am going to have the lady of the house make some covers to put over the wheels because out here in Southern AZ the sun beats up everything exposed no matter how well it's made or not. Some of the plastic parts I am going to rate at 4 stars durability wise. It maneuvers OK it's not bad at all I will give it 4 stars maneuverability wise. I am using a heavy 16mil Midwest Canvas 36 x 18 cover on mine, that has been cut down to 35 x 12 and have NO SAG in the middle what so ever like some people have complained about. I think since my reel is only expanded to 14 feet the tubing I am not extending is acting as reinforcement which is great. So if your pool is say 18 feet wide, buy the 21 foot reel and the tubing not used for expansion will act as reinforcement. I am in a wheel chair so my whole goal buying a reel and cover was to make it easy for the lady of the house to take this off and on all by her self, and as you can see in the video she can reel it right up no problem. I have a second video of her unrolling it but Amazon only lets one video per review, and in that video she can unroll it no problem all on her own. I have moved my reel closer to the pool so the cover is not scraping the deck when rolling and unrolling. With the sand bags filled with pea pebbles anchoring the reel this works like a breeze, I honestly think people don't follow instructions building this, missed seeing sandbags to anchor it, or are just clueless. The attaching clips and straps that come with it work great as well. I thought it might come with junky clips to attach to the cover but the clips are really good. I highly recommend this reel it works great and when we showed our neighbor's wife video of how this works she was like, ''send me the link, my husband makes me take ours off a certain way, fold it a certain way, and then put it back on gently,'' and she goes ''I want that reel you have because it's a pain every time we want to swim to have to remove the cover with out a reel'' This reel is fantastic!-NOTE-1: My yard is under constriction we removed all the rock from both sides of our pool and are adding hardscape stone.-NOTE-2: I may edit this review if something breaks and adjust my rating but right now it's 5 STARS-NOTE-3: The Sandbags may fade over time, but who cares as long as it holds the reel or they can be replaced.

PROS: Easy to follow assembly instructions. Easy to assemble. Sturdy build. Lightweight, making it easy to move. Smooth operation when winding/unwinding the pool cover. The straps and clips to connect the reel to the pool cover are rugged. Bought mine last year. After a summer in the sun, and a winter out in the cold, this spring there's no signs of weathering.CONS: The handle of the tension bolt meant to "lock the tube" to keep the reel from "unwinding" was weaker than I would have liked. I ultimately 3D printed a more-robust replacement handle.CONCLUSION: This is a solid product. Highly recommend.

Title: Effective and Practical Pool Cover Reel SetThe VINGLI Pool Cover Reel Set for Inground Swimming Pools has been a valuable addition to our pool maintenance routine. While it's not perfect, it certainly gets the job done.First and foremost, this pool cover reel set is sturdy and well-constructed. It feels like it can handle the wear and tear of regular use, which is essential for a pool cover reel. The included hardware and instructions made assembly relatively straightforward, and I was able to set it up with minimal hassle.The reel system operates smoothly and is easy to use. Rolling and unrolling the solar cover is a breeze, and it has significantly reduced the time and effort required to cover and uncover our pool. This convenience alone has made it a worthwhile investment.The set also includes straps and clips to secure the cover, which is a nice touch. It helps keep the cover in place during windy conditions, ensuring it does its job effectively. The cover itself appears to be of decent quality and provides good solar heat retention.However, there are a couple of areas where this product could be improved. The included wheels are somewhat small, making it a bit challenging to move the reel around, especially on uneven surfaces. It would be great if they were larger for improved maneuverability. Additionally, the included instructions could be more detailed, as I found myself needing to make a few adjustments during installation due to unclear guidance.Overall, the VINGLI Pool Cover Reel Set serves its primary purpose of making pool cover management more efficient and less physically demanding. While it's not without its minor drawbacks, the value it adds to pool maintenance makes it a solid choice, especially considering its price point. With a few enhancements in design and instructional clarity, it could easily earn a full 5-star rating.

This works very well and easily supports our 16mm 12X40ft pool cover. Easy to use.

I've replaced my 6 year old reel of an different manufacture. This seems to be well thought out design and construction. The assembly instruction where simple and easy to follow. and I like the bright yellow color also. And the easy slide straps system is really ingenious, no sticky back Velcro that pulls off or slides off in the heat.

This reel, in combination with a bubble wrap cover, worked wonders for my 10,000 gallon in-ground pool last summer. I put the reel together myself without much trouble, although it did take about 90 minutes.My only question is whether it will be difficult to remove the plastic clips when it’s time to replace the bubble wrap. In any event it did raise the temperature in my pool about 6° all season and I appreciate that very much.