{"product_id":"latham-5000m-18-x-40-rectangle-mesh-pool-safety-cover-green-csgm18400","title":"Latham 5000M 18' x 40' Rectangle Mesh Pool Safety Cover, Green, CSGM18400","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sc5000m-wrap, .sc5000m-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .sc5000m-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hero *\/\n  .sc5000m-hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #8a8a8a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 60px 40px;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .sc5000m-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8em; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .sc5000m-tagline { font-size: 1.25em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 28px; }\n  .sc5000m-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }\n  .sc5000m-badge {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .sc5000m-intro {\n    max-width: 850px;\n    margin: 0 auto 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stat strip *\/\n  .sc5000m-stats {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 32px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 48px;\n  }\n  .sc5000m-stat { text-align: center; 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color: #2a2a2a; }\n  .sc5000m-spec-val { color: #1a1a1a; text-align: right; }\n\n  \/* FAQ *\/\n  .sc5000m-faq-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #e1e6ed;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n  }\n  .sc5000m-faq-card h4 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 1.1em; }\n  .sc5000m-faq-card p { margin: 0; color: #333; }\n\n  \/* CTA *\/\n  .sc5000m-cta {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #8a8a8a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 50px 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .sc5000m-cta h2 { font-size: 2em; margin: 0 0 12px; }\n  .sc5000m-cta p { margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; }\n  .sc5000m-perks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }\n  .sc5000m-perk {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Responsive *\/\n  @media (max-width: 700px) {\n    .sc5000m-hero h1 { font-size: 2em; }\n    .sc5000m-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .sc5000m-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sc5000m-feature.sc5000m-reverse .sc5000m-feature-visual { order: 0; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eLatham 5000M Standard Mesh 18' x 40' Rectangle Pool Safety Cover\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"sc5000m-tagline\"\u003eLock the pool down until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-badge\"\u003eAuthorized Latham Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-badge\"\u003e15-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-badge\"\u003e91% Sun Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-badge\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"sc5000m-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Latham 5000M Standard Mesh Safety Cover for 18' x 40' Rectangle pools (SKU PST-CSGM18400)\u003c\/strong\u003e stretches drum-tight over your pool on stainless steel springs and brass deck anchors, giving you a true barrier that helps keep children and pets out of the water all winter. The 5 oz micro weave fabric blocks \u003cstrong\u003e91% of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e and filters out debris while rain and snowmelt drain straight through, so there is never standing water to pump. Latham builds it with interlocked, double overlapped seams and backs it with a \u003cstrong\u003e15-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-value\"\u003e91%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-label\"\u003eSun Block\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-value\"\u003e5 oz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-label\"\u003eMesh Fabric\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-value\"\u003e15 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-label\"\u003eLimited Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-value\"\u003eASTM F1346\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-label\"\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-value\"\u003e18' x 40'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-stat-label\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-visual sc5000m-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-label\"\u003eMicro Weave Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBuilt to \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-accent\"\u003eOutlast\u003c\/span\u003e  Winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 5000M's micro weave fabric carries the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest abrasion resistance and tear strength in its class\u003c\/strong\u003e, so wind flap, ice and season after season of spring tension do not wear it thin. Every seam is interlocked and double overlapped, the perimeter is hemmed and sandwiched between \u003cstrong\u003edouble layers of webbing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each strap gets box tack stitching with thread made to resist UV and pool chemicals. That construction is why Latham puts 15 years behind a standard mesh cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-feature sc5000m-reverse\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-visual sc5000m-visual-light sc5000m-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-label\"\u003eFree-Draining Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eDrains Itself, \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-accent\"\u003eNo Pump\u003c\/span\u003e  Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRain and melting snow pass straight through the mesh while the weave filters out leaves, dirt and debris. You never haul a cover pump out in January, and there is no sagging pocket of water for a child or pet to reach. The \u003cstrong\u003e91% sun block\u003c\/strong\u003e starves most algae of light through the off-season, so the water you uncover in spring is far cleaner than anything a loose tarp and water bags leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-visual sc5000m-visual-dark sc5000m-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-icon\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-visual-label\"\u003eSpring + Anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHardware That \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-accent\"\u003eHolds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEach strap ends in a metal end cap that stops raveling and slips easily into the D-ring of a \u003cstrong\u003eheavy duty stainless steel spring\u003c\/strong\u003e. The springs ride low so the cover lays flat and fits tight, and they tension against \u003cstrong\u003ebrass deck anchors\u003c\/strong\u003e set into your concrete or wood deck. The cover ships with an installation rod and a storage bag, so seasonal removal and install stay a quick two-person job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-app-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHomes With Kids \u0026amp; Pets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anchored, tensioned barrier over the water all winter, engineered to the ASTM F1346 safety cover standard, instead of a floating tarp that anything can slip under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn-Ground Winter Closings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straightforward choice for standard seasonal closings on in-ground pools with a concrete or wood deck to anchor into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSnow and Rain Country\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowmelt and rain drain through the mesh instead of ponding on top, so the cover stays flat and tight through freeze and thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSecond Homes and Rentals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it in the fall and forget it. No cover pump to babysit and no water bags to refill while the property sits empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReal Safety Barrier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring tension and deck anchors hold the cover taut over the water, helping keep children and pets out, something water-bag winter tarps cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNo Standing Water\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe micro weave drains rain and snowmelt straight through while filtering out debris, so you never need a cover pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBox Tacked Straps\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery perimeter strap is box tack stitched with UV and chemical resistant thread, then finished with a metal end cap that will not ravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHardware In the Box\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel springs with D-rings, brass deck anchors, an installation rod and a storage bag come with the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStep Shapes Available\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5000M line covers standard rectangles and rectangles with a center step, so the cover follows your pool's outline instead of draping over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-emoji\"\u003e📈\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e15-Year Warranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatham backs the 5000M with a 15-year limited warranty, 3 years full and 12 years prorated, against manufacturer defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eSafety Notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA safety cover only performs as a barrier when every anchor is set in sound concrete or decking and the cover is tensioned to Latham's instructions. This cover is designed to the \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F1346\u003c\/strong\u003e safety cover standard; keep it fully latched whenever the pool is unattended, and do not allow anyone to walk on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eLatham Pool Products\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003e5000M Standard Mesh Safety Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eCSGM18400\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003ePST-CSGM18400\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003e18' x 40'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eCover Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eRectangle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eMicro weave mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eFabric Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003e5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eSun Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003e91%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eDrainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eWater drains through mesh, no cover pump required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eSeams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eInterlocked, double overlapped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003ePerimeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eHemmed and sandwiched between double layers of webbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eStrap Reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eBox tack stitching, UV and chemical resistant thread\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eWebbing Ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eMetal end caps, anti-ravel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eSprings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eHeavy duty stainless steel with D-rings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eAnchors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eBrass deck anchors, concrete and wood deck options\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eInstallation rod and storage bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003eDesigned to meet ASTM F1346\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-spec-val\"\u003e15-year limited, 3 years full, 12 years prorated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the 5000M, the 7000MS and the HD 1000V?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5000M\u003c\/strong\u003e is Latham's standard mesh: 5 oz fabric, 91% sun block, 15-year warranty, and the lowest price of the three. The \u003cstrong\u003e7000MS\u003c\/strong\u003e steps up to a 7 oz ultra-fine mesh that blocks 99% of sunlight and filters to 40 microns, with a 20-year warranty. The \u003cstrong\u003eHD 1000V\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12 oz solid vinyl cover that blocks 100% of light and debris and drains through a mesh center panel. All three anchor and tension the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat size cover should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOrder by your pool's \u003cstrong\u003ewater dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 18' x 40' cover fits a 18' x 40' pool, and the finished fabric is made larger so it can reach the deck anchors. If your pool has a step section, order the matching step shape; those covers include a built-in \u003cstrong\u003e4 ft x 8 ft step extension\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than forcing a rectangle over the step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost owners do. The first install means laying out the cover, drilling the \u003cstrong\u003ebrass anchors\u003c\/strong\u003e into a concrete deck with a hammer drill and masonry bit (wood deck anchor hardware is also available, and Latham offers 18 inch aluminum lawn tubes where there is no deck), then tensioning the springs. Every season after that, the included installation rod makes removal and reinstall a quick two-person job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eDo I need a cover pump with this cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. Rain and snowmelt drain straight through the mesh, so water never accumulates on top. That is one of the main reasons owners choose mesh over a pump-style solid cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWill it keep algae out of the pool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 91% sun block sharply limits the light algae needs, and proper winterization chemistry handles the rest. Latham does note that in certain high-sun installations the 5000M can be less effective at minimizing algae than its 99% shade covers, so if you close early and open late in a strong sun climate, consider the \u003cstrong\u003e7000MS High Shade Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eIs green the only color?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis listing is the \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e cover, which is the color we stock for fast shipment. Latham manufactures the 5000M line in green, blue, grey and tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan anyone walk on the cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe cover is engineered as a barrier and designed to the ASTM F1346 safety cover standard, but Latham recommends that covers not be walked on for any reason. Keep it fully latched and treat it as protection, not a walking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sc5000m-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eClose the Pool With Real Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAuthorized Latham dealer. In-stock green 5000M covers ship fast from PST Pool Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sc5000m-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-perk\"\u003e15-Year Latham Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc5000m-perk\"\u003eAuthorized Latham Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Latham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289666777153,"sku":"PST-CSGM18400","price":1828.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/latham-5000m__latham_solid_and_mesh_safety_cover2_1_3d895e34-3bef-451a-a78b-78888d385542.jpg?v=1785943581","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/latham-5000m-18-x-40-rectangle-mesh-pool-safety-cover-green-csgm18400","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}