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Double Water Tubes
"Double chamber water tubes won't roll like single-chamber alternatives. If one side becomes punctured, there is still enough weight from the other chamber to hold your cover down."
Average Customer Rating:
(38 Reviews) 38
28 of 38(74%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Double Water Tubes
Review 1 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Leaky,
Date:September 4, 2012
By drcqsi
from Muskegon, MI
from Muskegon, MI
Pros: Flexible to fit around curves. They did hold the cover on - however had to use sand bags on the ones that leaked.
Cons: Too many sprung a leak during the first year. Hard to fill and hard to clean in the spring.
"We went from heavy sand bags to the tubes - thinking we wouldn't have to lift sand bags. I was very disappointed in these and are throwing them away and getting the aqua blocks - that are easy to use and hold up."
Review 2 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Durable, Functional Water Bags,
Date:August 22, 2012
By SkinnyDipper
from Bowie, Maryland
from Bowie, Maryland
Pros: Durable, functional, as advertised, reasonably priced
Cons: Not as strong as the teeth of the squirrels in my yard
"I purchase some of these bags every year to replace ones that have been attacked and punctured by the family of plastic eating squirrels living in my yard. If the squirrels leave these alone, they last for several years and are a good value."
Review 3 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Overall easy to use.,
Date:August 6, 2012
By naynay1
from Wisconsin
from Wisconsin
Pros: Keeps winter cover in place. Easy to fill and easy to empty. Can be hung for easy storage thus taking up little space
Cons: Can break easily if overfilled. Heavy to move around. Puncture easily and are not pet proof.
"I bought these a few years ago and each year I did have to reorder a few replacements. I thought that I should try something different so I ordered the aqua blocks......THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE. The water tubes are a more dependable solution to holding a winter cover in place. I will go back to using these."
Review 4 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
it will do,
Date:October 29, 2011
By ammodawg7
from West Texas
from West Texas
Pros: easy to install and use.................................................................................................
Cons: hard to close valves and leaks very quickly.............................................................................
"First year in closing down pool for winter. Easy to install, however after a week one leaked. Had 2 small pin holes.
One of these tubes the red valve would not seal/close."
Review 5 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Can't use them,
Date:October 21, 2011
By Brucefb
from Cleveland, Ohio
from Cleveland, Ohio
Pros: Can't tell if there are any can not get the valve closed.
Cons: Can not close these bags in a cooler weather climate.
"Been buying tubes from In The Swim for many years. Just bought six new ones. They seems to be lighter weight and the old ones seemed to have two layers of different plastic in the valve area the new ones do not. I took the bags out to install and the plastic valves became so stiff they could not be closed, even empty. It is only 48 degrees outside but there is no cold weather warning on them. The old ones are back in service and will run to a local store to get a couple more that I can close to finish the job."
Review 6 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Improved bags,
Date:March 5, 2011
By Mmcvay
from Trussville, AL
from Trussville, AL
"I think they have changed suppliers. The new bags seem much heavier than the previous ones, which were awful. For now 'I'll give it a 3. We'll see how they last."
Review 7 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Tubes Leak,
Date:November 7, 2010
By jamiec
from Concord, NC
from Concord, NC
Pros: None
Cons: Leak
"I purchased 6 of these. Three of the six leaked out of the box. I would not recommend these tubes."
Review 8 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
10 ft Double water bags,
Date:October 20, 2010
By Smileyface
from Hiram, Georgia
from Hiram, Georgia
Cons: hole in water bags when filled up with water
"Purchased a box of 6 10ft Double Water Bags. When we filled them up with water there were pin holes in 3 out of 6. Called the customer service desk and they told me that they would send me some more. I explained to them about the quality of the bags and she said that she would get me 3 replacement bags in the mail. That was great excellent customer service."
Review 9 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Date:October 31, 2009
By EasyMoney
from Illinois
from Illinois
Pros: Last long time if no leaks.
Cons: Should not be folded. Should be rolled for shipping and storage
"Bought 6 pack 2 of 6 leaked. Tubes are folded and packed in box tightly. Tubes leak on folds. Customer service replaces with no problem. Customer service seems like this is common problem."
Review 10 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Date:October 5, 2009
By Botanica37
"I bought 6 of these, and when I filled them with water, one was leaking. Can't imagine them lasting more than a season."
Review 11 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Date:August 3, 2009
By scMarty
Pros: Reasonably priced compared to local pool store
Cons: None
"We have used water bags for years and these hold up as well as any other brand of bags that we have used. Priced right. Very satisfied with product and service and delivery."
Review 12 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Durabilaty of water tubes,
Date:December 14, 2008
By Lorrie
from I am a retired upstate New York state resident.
from I am a retired upstate New York state resident.
Pros: In the harsh winters near Canada, the durability of these tubes place a sense of confidence in the company!
Cons: None at this time
"The water tubes for stablizing the winter cover for my inground pool were priced reasonably, easy to place and very durable. Heavy rains fell before the snow season, and the tubes held well. None of the tubes broke down as others I have had did. Accolades to your company from a satisfied customer!"
Review 13 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Gotta love these!,
Date:December 14, 2008
By chelsmom
from upstate NY
from upstate NY
Pros: so easy to use - durable - easy summer storage
Cons: none
"I have used cement blocks for years. I bought these and now wish I had done it a long time ago!!! They were so easy to use and they are holding the cover securely. I highly recommend these - and In The Swim's price was awesome!!!!"
Review 14 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Replacements,
Date:December 14, 2008
By poolman12
from East Texas
from East Texas
Pros: Stays in place when one side fails
Cons: Not very durable
"I bought two six packs last year. Two of the tubes didn't make it through the winter season splitting along the seam on one of each the failed dual tubes. The others held together and are in use for this second season."
Review 15 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Good product,
Date:December 14, 2008
By aries321
from Lexington, SC
from Lexington, SC
Pros: Durable, easy to use.
Cons: None
"I like the 8 ft. tubes for their ease in handling. Placed around the edge of the pool cover keeps it in place all winter, no matter what the weather is."
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Review 16 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
water bags,
Date:December 1, 2008
By m1a2r3y4
from KY
from KY
Pros: easy to fill
Cons: none
"Very easy to fill and quick delivery from In The Swim."
Review 17 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Great Value,
Date:November 29, 2008
By Liketoswim
from Michigan
from Michigan
Pros: Quickly shipped; Replaced defective one
"I am happy with the quality/value of the water tubes. One had a defect but I wrote "In the Swim" and they sent a replacement out right away . I appreciate a company backing up their product."
Review 18 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Very Helpful,
Date:November 28, 2008
By DannyM4
from Rockland County, NY
from Rockland County, NY
Pros: holds cover down
Cons: hard to get the tabs open
"Bought a box of 10 foot double chamber water bags. Does a good job. I have both a heavy winter cover and a leaf cover over my 18X36 inground. Does a good job in holding down the cover"
Review 19 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
Great deal,
Date:November 27, 2008
By cmscrapper
from Nashville Tn
from Nashville Tn
Pros: Love the quality of the water tubes
Cons: did not like the longer tubes
"This is the 2nd order of water tubes since I have
had my inground pool and I love the quality. This time I decided the longer tubes would be a better deal but after getting them in place decided I liked the 6 ft water tubes better than the 10 ft tubes.
I was able to work with my winter cover better with
the shorter tubes."
had my inground pool and I love the quality. This time I decided the longer tubes would be a better deal but after getting them in place decided I liked the 6 ft water tubes better than the 10 ft tubes.
I was able to work with my winter cover better with
the shorter tubes."
Review 20 for Double Water Tubes
Overall Rating:
easiest way ever,
Date:November 27, 2008
By Jhfits
from Wetumpka Al
from Wetumpka Al
Pros: easy to use , alot easier to close pool, keeps cover in place
Cons: i havent found anything bad about them
"I was able to set cover and place the tubes with minimum difficulty. being diabled they reduced the amount of bending and crawling on groumd to cover pool. I think they are an excellent product"