Investing in a solar cover for your pool is a big investment that will provide you with many benefits. It naturally warms the water, prevents leaves and debris, reduces water evaporation, and protects the disinfectant from damage from strong sunlight. In this complete guide you will be able to learn that how to build a pool cover from PVC Pipe?
However, owning and using a pool cover are very different things. Removing and installing the pool cover can be very tedious and can ultimately give up on the pool owner. Therefore, if you abandon the pool cover and are cluttered in the corner of the garden, we can help.
If buying a manual or automatic pool cover reel isn’t within your budget, the good news is that you can build your own reel easily and cheaply to facilitate pool maintenance.
Steps To Build A Pool Cover From PVC Pipe
As soon as you’ve gathered everything you need to make this, it’s time to learn how to construct a PVC pool cover reel. This project can be completed by following 10 easy steps. Lets start step by step!
Step1- Correct measurement of PVC pipe length:
The first step in making a PVC pipe cover is to take proper measurements of the tarp. The best way to do this if you haven’t purchased a cover is to measure the dimensions of your pool. My expert advice here is to consider 2 extra feet in all regards for safety, as DIY projects can fail.
Step2- collect necessary tools and materials.
Let’s look at the tools and materials necessary to create the cover now that the pipe details are clear. To start with the tool, you’ll need a hacksaw, a power drill, a screwdriver, and a marker. Moving on to the material, you’ll need a PVC pipe end cap, a PVC adapter section, a PVC 90-degree elbow, PVC glue, and spray paint.
Necessary Material includes:
- Hack saw
- Electric drill
- Screwdriver
- Marker
Step3- Use glue to attach PVC
This step is essential for anyone building an oversized pool cover. Buying multiple hoses is a smart option when it comes to accessible transportation. Before starting construction, it will take some time to bond the pipes with primer/glue to meet the pool length criteria.
Step4- Create a hand crank by adding an endcap
A PVC pipe end piece can be attached to one end of the pipe length. Installing an end cap on one side of the hose length is a good idea to prevent the cover reel from filling with water or becoming a hiding place for unwanted pests.
However, add a slip fitting to later screw on the threaded cap at the other end of the pipe. This is where your 90-degree PVC elbow piece will fit.
First, attach an elbow to the end of the long pipe, then attach the short PVC pipe and adapter. Then add a second angled piece, a second short piece, and another end piece.
Then you can check. A crank now drives the cover. This allows one person to roll up the blanket easily.
Step5- Attach the PCV pipe to the cover with clips
Next, create clips to attach the pipe to the cover itself. Without them, it is enough to screw the tarp into the pipe, and the screw will tear the cover instantly with a slight movement. Clips are the answer because we want to prevent that from happening.
Use a hacksaw to cut out three sections of the PVC pipe, then cut them vertically. The objective is to obtain a section of pipe corresponding to 1/3 of the original circumference. The end of the pool cover is fixed between the hose and the clip and is firmly fixed.
Step6- Pipe coloring
Moving on to another step, this task’s performance mainly depends on whether or not the final output looks amplified. If you have a particular theme for additional hanging, grab a can of spray paint and color the pipe however you like.
Step7- Drill holes in the clips for the screws
This is an easy way. Use a drill to add screw holes to clips and pipes. Two to three holes are tips for each clip. If you don’t have a power drill, you can do it manually with a little more elbow grease and a screwdriver.
Step8- Clip attachment to the PVC
Put the end of the cover on a long PVC pipe. It is the same as placing it next to the swimming pool. Then place the clips along the pipe and line up the drilled holes on the cover at the desired spacing.
Hold the screw and screwdriver to secure the clip (and cover) to the long end of the pipe. Tighten the screws to prevent the cover from slipping. These clips prevent the cover from tearing during use.
Step9- Roll up the paper.
The last thing to do is simply test the product. Spread it on your pool and leave it overnight. If all goes well, your cover is perfectly done.
Step10- Pool Solar Cover Removed
Removing the sun cover from the swimming pool. Lift the end of the cap with the screw cap and unscrew it. Now screw the handle onto the threaded end of the pipe.
Turn the crank until the pool cover is completely wrapped around the hose.
Lift and slide the wrapped cover off approximately 3/4 of the pool; the slope will allow water from the diapers to flow into the pool in seconds. Often when it feels drained, the cover should be light enough and can be lifted and pushed out of the fun of the pool!
When cleaning the top surface of the shade (when it’s dirty or smeared with mineral buildup), You find it’s easier to hang everything over my shoulder and pull it up the driveway this way.
Final words
You now know how to build a pool cover from PVC pipe in just 10 steps. Did you find them easy? If you did, try it out now and maybe tell your friends about our short guide. Additionally, it will help them just as it helped you.
Enjoy this guide and have fun with your pool!