{"product_id":"swimline-superguard-12-x-28-above-ground-solid-winter-pool-cover-blue","title":"Swimline SuperGuard 12' x 28' Above Ground Solid Winter Pool Cover, Blue, 3' Overlap, PCO81531","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sgabg-wrap, .sgabg-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .sgabg-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 (compact) *\/\n  .sgabg-hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #8a8a8a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 36px 32px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .sgabg-hero h1 { font-size: 2em; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .sgabg-tagline { font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  .sgabg-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }\n  .sgabg-badge {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .sgabg-intro {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto 32px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stat strip *\/\n  .sgabg-stats {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .sgabg-stat { text-align: center; 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The finished cover measures 15' x 31', which is 3' larger than your pool, so there is fabric to fold over the top rail and cinch down with the included \u003cstrong\u003ecoated steel cable and winch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Swimline backs it with a \u003cstrong\u003e8-year limited, first year full warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. The SuperGuard is the entry point in Swimline's solid winter lineup and the one most owners reach for on a straightforward seasonal closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sgabg-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-value\"\u003e12' x 28'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-label\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-value\"\u003e15' x 31'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-label\"\u003eCover Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-value\"\u003e3'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-label\"\u003eOverlap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-value\"\u003e8 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-label\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-value\"\u003eCable + Winch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-stat-label\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"sgabg-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSolid, Not Mesh\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing passes through the fabric. Leaves, dirt, pollen and sunlight all stay on top, so the water underneath stays clear instead of turning green under a mesh cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-emoji\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCable and Winch Included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrommets run the full perimeter, the coated steel cable threads through them, and the metal winch pulls the whole cover tight against your top rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-emoji\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUV and Chemical Resistant\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyethylene is treated to take a full season of sun, freeze and thaw plus splash-back from your winterizing chemicals without going brittle at the folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-emoji\"\u003e💰\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Sensible Closing Cover\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperGuard is Swimline's entry level solid winter cover. If you close every fall and want the water clean in spring without overthinking it, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-emoji\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRun a Cover Pump\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain and snowmelt pool on any solid cover. A cover pump keeps that weight off the fabric and off your pool wall from the first storm to the spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eNot a Safety Cover\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA solid winter cover is \u003cstrong\u003enot a safety cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. It floats on the water and will not hold the weight of a child, a pet or an adult, and standing water on top of it is a drowning hazard. Keep a cover pump running on the cover, keep everyone off it, and use an anchored safety cover if you need a real barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"sgabg-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eSwimline\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eSuperGuard Solid Winter Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003ePCO81531\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003ePST-PCO81531\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003ePool Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eAbove ground\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003ePerimeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eGrommets around the full perimeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eCoated steel cable and winch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eAir Pillow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eRecommended, sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003e12' x 28'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eCover Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003e15' x 31'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eOverlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003e3'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eBlue top, black underside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eCover Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eSolid, water and debris do not pass through\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eWoven polyethylene\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eUV Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eUV treated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eResists pool chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eCover Pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003eRecommended, sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-spec-val\"\u003e8-year limited, first year full\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"sgabg-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat size cover do I order for my pool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOrder by \u003cstrong\u003eyour pool size\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the cover size. Every SuperGuard is cut larger than the pool it is listed for, and the overlap in the title is how much bigger the finished cover is, so the fabric reaches past the wall with room to secure it. Measure the pool itself and match that number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eHow does the cover attach to an above ground pool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe cable threads through the grommets around the edge of the cover, runs around the outside of your top rail, and the winch takes up the slack until the cover is snug. Most owners add \u003cstrong\u003ecover clips\u003c\/strong\u003e or wall bags in windy spots, and an air pillow underneath to take the pressure of expanding ice off the pool wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between SuperGuard, SupremeGuard and SilverKing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAll three are solid Swimline winter covers that block water, debris and sunlight, and all three install the same way. The difference is the warranty and the color: \u003cstrong\u003eSuperGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e is blue with an 8-year warranty and 1 year full, \u003cstrong\u003eSupremeGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e is green with a 10-year warranty and 1 year full, and \u003cstrong\u003eSilverKing\u003c\/strong\u003e is silver with a 15-year warranty and 2 years full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eIs a solid winter cover the same as a safety cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo, and this is the one thing to get right. A winter cover is a tarp that floats on the water and keeps debris out. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a barrier and will not support weight. A safety cover is anchored into the deck with springs and is built to the ASTM F1346 standard. If you need to keep children and pets out of the pool, buy a safety cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I put the cover on myself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwo people and about half an hour. Skim the pool, lower the water to the level your closing instructions call for, float the cover out over the water rather than dragging it across the coping, then secure the perimeter. Doing it on a calm day makes the whole job easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"sgabg-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eClose Your Pool With the SuperGuard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAuthorized Swimline dealer. Order by your pool size and it ships free from PST Pool Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgabg-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sgabg-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-perk\"\u003e8-Year Swimline Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sgabg-perk\"\u003eAuthorized Swimline Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Swimline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289610973249,"sku":"PST-PCO81531","price":65.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/Winter_Covers_002_a1157549-5fe9-4b7c-a501-7e4cadd4dfd4.png?v=1785942909","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/swimline-superguard-12-x-28-above-ground-solid-winter-pool-cover-blue","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}