Product Information
Description
Tara 18' x 36' Solid In-Ground Pool Safety Cover with Automatic Pump, 5x5 Grid, 4x8 Left Flush Step
Zero light, zero debris, pump included.
Tara 18' x 36' Solid In-Ground Pool Safety Cover (SKU PST-TM1836RESLFES5BLU, MPN TM1836RESLFES5GRN) is a complete barrier: 13 oz per square yard solid fabric that blocks 100% of sunlight and stops every leaf, seed and speck of grit from reaching the water, and it ships with an automatic cover pump to clear standing water off the top. Tara Manufacturing sews each one to order in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama for a 18' x 36' rectangular pool in the 4x8 Left Flush Step configuration, on a 5' x 5' double-webbing strap grid, and every cover is independently tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346. Choose from four colors, Blue, Green, Gray, or Tan, with solid brass deck anchors, stainless steel springs, an installation tool, and a storage bag in the box.
Blocks 100% of the Sunlight
Nothing gets through solid fabric. At 13 oz per square yard, Tara's solid cover stops all sunlight, every leaf and pine needle, and the dirty runoff that carries silt into the pool. Algae has no light to work with and your liner or plaster has nothing settling on it, so opening day is pull, top off, and start the pump instead of a week of vacuuming and shocking. It is the cleanest opening any winter cover can give you.
Automatic Cover Pump Included
A solid cover has to shed rain and snowmelt, and ASTM F1346 requires that a solid vinyl cover use an automatic pump or built-in drainage to clear standing water. Tara ships this one with the automatic cover pump in the box, so you are not buying it separately or discovering the requirement in November. Set the pump on the cover, plug it in, and it clears water on its own through the winter.
Made to Order in Alabama
Tara Manufacturing has been family owned and operated in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama since 1984, and every safety cover is cut and sewn there when you order it. Yours is built to your pool's exact size and step configuration rather than pulled off a warehouse shelf, with non-corrosive solid brass anchors, stainless steel springs with tinted PVC covers, an EZ installation tool, and a storage bag packed in the box. Backed by a 12 year warranty with the first 2 years full.
Who It's For
Heavy Debris Backyards
Pools under oaks, pines or cottonwoods. Nothing washes through solid fabric, so leaf litter, needles and pollen never reach the water.
Pools with End Steps
Choose the center, left flush, or right flush step version and Tara sews in a 4' x 8' step section that follows your pool's footprint instead of bridging over it.
Fastest Spring Openings
No light and no debris means no algae bloom and no silt on the floor, so you spend a fraction of the usual time and chemicals getting swimmable.
Homes with Kids and Pets
Anchored and tensioned, the cover is a taut physical barrier over the water for the months the pool sits unattended, tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346.
Why PST Customers Pick This
ASTM F1346 Tested
Independently tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346, the performance standard written for swimming pool safety covers.
Blocks 100% of Light
Solid 13 oz fabric gives algae nothing to grow on and shields your liner or plaster from winter UV for the entire off-season.
Pump in the Box
The automatic cover pump ships with the cover, so standing water clears itself and you meet the ASTM drainage requirement out of the box.
Made in the USA
Cut and sewn to order by Tara Manufacturing in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, family owned and operated since 1984.
5' x 5' Double Webbing
Straps cross the cover every 5 feet in both directions, each double layered, with double perimeter webbing and box and X stitching at the stress points.
Complete Install Kit
Solid brass deck anchors, stainless springs with PVC covers, strap hardware, an EZ installation tool, and a storage bag all ship in the box.
Keep the Pump Running
Under ASTM F1346 a solid cover must clear standing water with an automatic pump or built-in drainage; keep the included pump powered and clear of leaves and ice all winter, since a loaded cover is both a drowning hazard and the fastest way to damage one. Set every anchor in sound concrete, tension each spring to Tara's instructions, recheck tension through the season, and never allow anyone to walk on the cover.
Full Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the no step, center step, left step, and right step versions?
The no step cover is a plain rectangle. The step versions add a sewn-in 4' x 8' step section at one end, positioned center, flush left, or flush right, so the cover follows your pool's actual footprint and anchors cleanly around the steps. Pick the version that matches where your pool's steps sit.
Which colors can I order?
Every size and step configuration comes in Blue, Green, Gray, or Tan. Pick your color right on this page. Construction, warranty, and price are identical across all four.
Should I buy the solid cover or one of Tara's mesh covers?
Solid blocks 100% of light and every bit of debris, so you open to the cleanest possible water, but it needs the included pump to clear rain and snowmelt. HD mesh at 7.1 oz blocks 99% and standard mesh at 4.7 oz blocks 95%, and both drain on their own with no pump. Choose solid for heavy-debris yards and the fastest opening, mesh for the lowest seasonal maintenance.
Is the automatic cover pump really included?
Yes. This cover ships with an automatic cover pump in the box. ASTM F1346 requires that a solid cover clear standing water with a pump or built-in drainage, so Tara supplies the pump rather than leaving it as an add-on. Keep it powered and clear of debris through the winter.
How do I size a safety cover for my pool?
Order by your pool's actual water dimensions, not by an existing cover's outer edge. Tara cuts the finished cover larger than a 18' x 36' pool so it overlaps the deck on all sides and anchors into the surrounding concrete. Because each cover is made to order, double-check your measurements before you buy.
Can I install a safety cover myself?
Yes, most pool owners handle it with basic tools. You drill anchor sockets into the concrete deck with a masonry bit, set the included brass anchors, and stretch each spring on with the included EZ installation tool. A solid cover is heavier than mesh, so plan on a second set of hands. If your deck is pavers, wood, or stone, contact us before ordering to confirm the right anchoring approach.
What does the 12 year warranty cover?
Tara backs this solid cover with a 12 year warranty, first 2 years full and the remainder prorated, against defects in materials and workmanship when the cover is properly ordered, installed, used, and maintained. Keep your proof of purchase, and run any claim through PST Pool Supplies as your authorized dealer.
Order Your Tara Solid Safety Cover
Made to order in Alabama with the pump included, shipped free, and backed by PST Pool Supplies, an authorized Tara dealer.
Additional Info
| Category | Seasonal Pool Winterizing Pool Safety Covers |
| SKU | PST-TM1836RESLFES5BLU |
| MPN | TM1836RESLFES5GRN |
| Manufacturer | Tara Manufacturing |
| Weight | 80.6 lb |
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