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Description
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GLI Classic 18' x 40' Rectangle Solid Winter Pool Cover
The honest workhorse cover.
The GLI Classic solid winter cover for 18' x 40' rectangle in-ground pools (SKU PST-451840RECLA5BX) shuts your pool down for the off-season behind a solid polyethylene panel that keeps leaves and debris out of the water and helps prevent algae growth. The finished cover measures 23' x 45', giving you 5' more than the pool across each dimension to lay out flat on the deck and anchor down. Grommets and loops run the full perimeter for water tubes.
Why PST Customers Pick This
Nothing Gets In
Solid fabric means leaves, silt, pollen and acorns stay on top of the cover instead of rotting on your pool floor all winter.
Seams Built for Load
A double folded, double stitched hem wraps the perimeter and Hold-Tite reinforced seams run the panel joins.
Grommets and Loops
Grommets and loops circle the cover for water tubes.
GLI's Entry Solid Cover
Classic is GLI's entry solid cover and the one that makes sense if you replace covers on a schedule rather than chasing the longest warranty. Same construction language as the pricier lines, shorter warranty term.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | GLI Pool Products |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Classic Solid Winter Cover |
| Model / MPN | 45-1840RE-CLA-5-BX |
| SKU | PST-451840RECLA5BX |
| Pool Size | 18' x 40' |
| Cover Size | 23' x 45' |
| Overlap | 5' |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Color | Blue |
| Cover Style | Solid, water and debris do not pass through |
| Material | Polyethylene fabric, UV stabilized |
| Hem | Double folded, double stitched |
| Seams | Hold-Tite reinforced |
| Grommets | Full perimeter with loops |
| Thread | Water, chemical and sun resistant |
| Pool Type | In-ground |
| Hold-Down Method | Water tubes, sold separately |
| Cover Pump | Recommended, sold separately |
| Warranty | 8-year limited, first year full |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size cover do I need for my pool?
Order by pool size, not cover size. This cover is built for a 18' x 40' rectangle pool and ships as a 23' x 45' panel, which gives you 5' of extra material across each dimension to lay on the deck. Measure your water surface at its longest and widest points and match that number.
Do I need water tubes and a cover pump?
Yes to both. Grommets and loops run the perimeter so water tubes can hold the edge down; never use bricks or blocks, which chip coping and tear fabric. Because the cover is solid, rain and snowmelt collect on top, so a cover pump is needed to keep that weight off the seams.
How is a solid cover different from a mesh safety cover?
A solid cover keeps debris out of the water, but it holds water on the surface and needs a pump. A mesh safety cover drains through and anchors into the deck to hold weight. This is a winter cover, not a safety cover, and is not rated to support a person.
What does the warranty cover?
GLI backs this cover for 8 years limited, with the first year at full coverage and the balance pro-rated.
Close Your 18' x 40' Rectangle Pool the Easy Way
Order the GLI Classic in your pool size and it ships free, factory direct.
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Additional Info
| Category | Seasonal Pool Winterizing Winter Pool Covers |
| SKU | PST-451840RECLA5BX |
| MPN | 45-1840RE-CLA-5-BX |
| Manufacturer | GLI Pool Products |
| Weight | 17.5 lb |