Its powder-coated aluminum frame is as strong as steel (3,300 lb. capacity), but lightweight and corrosion resistant. The large aluminum crank is positioned to allow reeling without kneeling down.
Average Customer Rating:
2 out of 5
1 of 4 (25%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Commercial Grade Solar Reel
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
The reel is great, the assembly kit is horrible,
July 2, 2009
By suzannefrom Northern CA
Pros: reel is easy to use and can be raised so you don't have to bend over to open the cover Cons: The kit that comes with this unit to attach your pool cover is an inferior quality.
"I really like the reel, but the kit that comes with the reel is subpar.
After very little use, all of the straps that hold the pool cover onto the reel have snapped and broken.
The straps are obviously not strong enough and should not be used with this reel. It is billed as a commercial reel and we use it at our residence so it gets much less use.
They need to reevaluate the straps or at a minimum include an extra set with this reel."
Review 2 for Commercial Grade Solar Reel
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
May 26, 2009
By harleyd99from Pa.
Pros: none Cons: sags bigtime
"On a 20' pool this solar reel is supposed have a minimum amount of sagging. I bought the most expensive one and it sags something terrible. Now I have to make all these calls to try to get this resolved. DON'T BUY IT!"
Review 3 for Commercial Grade Solar Reel
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Absolutely horrible,
May 21, 2009
By jamanikl3from Fort Mill, South Carolina
Pros: none Cons: poor workmanship
"This reel is a great disappointment. The bolts and screws that hold the tube together keep falling apart, the straps keep coming off and the whole unit is very shakey feeling. I was so excited that I was able to talk my husband into purchasing a reel for our cover and now I wish that we had never invested the money in this product - a total waste of money."
Review 4 for Commercial Grade Solar Reel
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Reel review,
June 21, 2008
By RHoward
Pros: strong metal and wheels Cons: aluminum beam sags, end supports lean
"The steel this reel is contructed from is heavy duty and strong. It has a good thick and smooth paint job. On my 20 foot wide poole the aluminum beam sags really bad with the weight of the cover. I have the 16 mil cover and it is heavier than others. The end supports tend to lean out at the bottom when rolling the reel away from pool. This is the biggest flaw in the construction. Where the end supports connects to the beam is too weak. Overall I love the reel and it works well for us."
