{"product_id":"merlin-xls-18-x-36-rectangle-solid-pool-safety-cover-green-5wxgr","title":"Merlin XLS 18' x 36' Rectangle Solid Pool Safety Cover, Green, 5WXGR","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mxls-wrap, .mxls-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .mxls-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  .mxls-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  .mxls-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8em; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .mxls-tagline { font-size: 1.25em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 28px; }\n  .mxls-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }\n  .mxls-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  .mxls-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  .mxls-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  .mxls-stat { text-align: center; 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}\n    .mxls-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .mxls-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .mxls-feature.mxls-reverse .mxls-feature-visual { order: 0; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eMerlin Solid XLS 18' x 36' Rectangle Pool Safety Cover with Mesh Drain Panel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"mxls-tagline\"\u003eLighter, stronger, completely opaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-badge\"\u003eAuthorized Merlin Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-badge\"\u003e10-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-badge\"\u003eBlocks All Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-badge\"\u003eMesh Drain Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"mxls-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merlin Solid XLS Safety Cover for 18' x 36' Rectangle pools (SKU PST-5WXGR, MPN 5WXGR)\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 oz per square yard vinyl coated polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e that forms a complete barrier to water, dirt, dust and sunlight, and it does it while running \u003cstrong\u003e22% lighter and 90% stronger than typical solid covers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Merlin's patented window mesh filter panel drains rain and snowmelt back into the pool while screening out sediment, so there is no ponding on top and no pump to run. The cover stretches taut on Merlin's patented stainless steel springs and brass deck anchors, never resting on the water, and meets or exceeds ASTM F1346.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-value\"\u003e11.5 oz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-label\"\u003eVinyl Fabric\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-value\"\u003e100%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-label\"\u003eLight Block\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-value\"\u003eMesh Panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-label\"\u003eDrain System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-value\"\u003e10 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-label\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-value\"\u003e18' x 36'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-stat-label\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-visual mxls-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-label\"\u003e11.5 oz Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA Complete \u003cspan class=\"mxls-accent\"\u003eBarrier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSolid vinyl coated polyester stops \u003cstrong\u003ewater, dirt, dust and sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e at the surface. Algae gets no light, your liner or plaster gets no silt, and the water you close with in October is the water you open in April. The XLS runs \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 oz per square yard\u003c\/strong\u003e and stretches taut across the pool rather than resting on it, so the cover works as a barrier over the water instead of a floating sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-feature mxls-reverse\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-visual mxls-visual-light mxls-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-icon\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-label\"\u003eLighter + Stronger\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e22% Lighter, \u003cspan class=\"mxls-accent\"\u003e90% Stronger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSolid covers are usually the heavy, awkward option. Merlin engineered the XLS to be \u003cstrong\u003e22% lighter than typical solid covers\u003c\/strong\u003e so fall install and spring removal are genuinely manageable, and \u003cstrong\u003e90% stronger\u003c\/strong\u003e so the weight savings cost you nothing in durability. That combination is the whole point of the line: total light block without the wrestling match at both ends of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-visual mxls-visual-dark mxls-feature-visual\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-visual-label\"\u003eMesh Drain Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePatented Window \u003cspan class=\"mxls-accent\"\u003eMesh Filter\u003c\/span\u003e  Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA solid cover has to shed rain and snowmelt somewhere. Merlin's patented \u003cstrong\u003ewindow mesh filter panel\u003c\/strong\u003e lets water drain back into the pool while screening out the sediment that comes with it, which is why this version needs no automatic cover pump, no extension cord, and no trip outside after every storm. Keep the panel clear of packed leaves and ice and the cover manages winter water on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-app-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHomes With Kids \u0026amp; Pets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchored and tensioned, the cover is a taut physical barrier over the water, meeting or exceeding ASTM F1346, for the months the pool sits unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeavy Debris Backyards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePools under oaks, pines or cottonwoods. Nothing washes through solid vinyl, so leaf litter and pollen never reach the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFastest Spring Openings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo light means no algae bloom and no silt on the floor, so opening is pull, top off, and start the pump instead of a week of vacuuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-app-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinyl Liner Pools\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete light block shields the liner pattern from winter UV while the cover keeps staining organics and dirty runoff out of the water entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReal Safety Barrier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring tension and brass deck anchors hold the cover taut over the water so it never rests on the surface, helping keep children and pets out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e🌑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBlocks All Sunlight\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl coated polyester is a complete barrier to sunlight, water, dirt and dust, which is what makes a solid cover open cleaner than any mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWindow Mesh Panel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patented mesh filter panel drains rain and snowmelt into the pool while screening sediment, so no automatic cover pump is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e💪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e90% Stronger\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlin builds the XLS 90% stronger and 22% lighter than typical solid covers, so you get durability without the usual solid-cover handling penalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2-Ply Webbing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy duty triple stitched straps run into polypropylene and nylon 2-ply webbing, secured with stainless steel buckles at every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-emoji\"\u003e🧰\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eComplete Install Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass concrete anchors, stainless springs and spring covers, an allen wrench, installation rod, storage bag and instructions all ship in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eKeep the Drain Clear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eASTM F1346\u003c\/strong\u003e a solid vinyl cover must use an automatic pump or built-in drainage to clear standing water; this cover relies on its mesh filter panel, so keep that panel free of packed leaves and ice all winter. Set every anchor in sound concrete, tension each spring to Merlin's instructions, recheck tension through the season, and never allow anyone to walk on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eMerlin Industries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eSolid XLS Safety Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003e5WXGR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003ePST-5WXGR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003e18' x 36'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eCover Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eRectangle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eVinyl coated polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eFabric Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003e11.5 oz per sq yd\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eLight Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eComplete barrier to sunlight, water, dirt and dust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eDrain System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003ePatented window mesh filter panel, no cover pump required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003e90% stronger and 22% lighter than typical solid covers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eFit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eCut 1 ft larger than the pool on all sides, stretches taut above the water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eWebbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003ePolypropylene and nylon 2-ply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eStraps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eHeavy duty, triple stitched, cross the pool in both directions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eSprings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eStainless steel with protective spring covers, patented Merlin design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eSpring Patent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eUS Patent 2021\/0324931 A1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eBuckles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eAnchors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eBrass concrete deck anchors, stainless steel and wood anchors optional\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eAllen wrench, installation rod, storage bag, warranty card, instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eBlue, Green, Gray, Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eManufactured with U.S.A.-made materials and components\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003eMeets or exceeds ASTM F1346\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mxls-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-spec-val\"\u003e10 year limited, first 2 years full\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eDoes this cover come with a drain panel or an automatic pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis listing is the \u003cstrong\u003emesh drain panel\u003c\/strong\u003e version. Merlin's patented window mesh filter panel lets rain and snowmelt drain into the pool while screening out sediment, which satisfies the ASTM requirement that a solid cover clear standing water. also builds an automatic cover pump version of the XLS at additional cost if you prefer to pump water off the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eShould I choose the Solid XLS or the Dura-Mesh II?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe XLS blocks \u003cstrong\u003e100% of light and all debris\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you open to the cleanest possible water. \u003cstrong\u003eDura-Mesh II\u003c\/strong\u003e is 6.4 oz mesh at 95% shade that drains freely everywhere across the cover and weighs less to handle. Pick solid for heavy-debris yards and the fastest opening, mesh for the lowest seasonal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-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 36' cover is built for a 18' x 36' pool; Merlin cuts the finished cover \u003cstrong\u003e1 ft larger on all sides\u003c\/strong\u003e so it overlaps the deck and reaches the anchors. If your pool has a step section, order the matching step shape so the cover follows your outline instead of bridging the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost owners can. You lay the cover out, drill anchor sockets into the concrete deck with a hammer drill and masonry bit, set the included \u003cstrong\u003ebrass anchors\u003c\/strong\u003e, then stretch each spring on with the included installation rod. Stainless steel and wood deck anchors are available at extra cost. The XLS is 22% lighter than typical solid covers, which makes the first fit far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWill water pond on top of a solid cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNot while the mesh filter panel can drain. Keep the panel clear of packed leaves and ice and brush heavy wet snow off the middle of the cover after big storms. A blocked drain is the one thing that lets a solid cover load up with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhich colors does the XLS come in?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMerlin makes the Solid XLS in \u003cstrong\u003eblue, green, gray and tan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This listing is the color shown in the title, which is the color we stock for fast shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMerlin backs the Solid XLS with a \u003cstrong\u003e10 year limited warranty, first 2 years full\u003c\/strong\u003e and the remainder prorated, against defects in materials and workmanship. Keep your proof of purchase and run any claim through PST Pool Supplies as your authorized dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"mxls-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrder Your Merlin Solid XLS Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAuthorized Merlin dealer. Solid XLS covers ship free from PST Pool Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mxls-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mxls-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-perk\"\u003e10-Year Merlin Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mxls-perk\"\u003eAuthorized Merlin Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Merlin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289680310337,"sku":"PST-5WXGR","price":2181.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/merlin-xls__solidcover_c78e22d8-62d1-429c-96dd-085286775ee9.jpg?v=1785943723","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/merlin-xls-18-x-36-rectangle-solid-pool-safety-cover-green-5wxgr","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}