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The Hugger Pool Cover


If you're looking for a top quality cover that provides ease of use when there's little risk of an accident AND would like to use the same cover for full protection with minimal additional effort, The "Hugger" is for you! Let's face it, it's a real pain to fully "buckle" down a cover with a dozen or more springs and cables. And when removing such a device, the handling of the "octupus" can be quite a challenge. With our unique, yet simple design, removing or placing the cover on your pool only takes a couple of minutes!  And, when you need that "extra" measure of protection, simply lock down the anchors with a screwdriver. Each anchor takes about 10 seconds to secure. In either "mode", there is virtually nothing protruding from your swimming pool deck.  That means an extra measure of safety and no more tripping over straps or other fastening gizmos!

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  • SAFETY - The Hugger Cover is made of 14-oz. reinforced polyester vinyl. There is a strong mesh woven Bolt-down anchoring systeminto the fabric that gives it its strength. As it lays directly on the water, there is extra strength given from below when there's weight on the cover. Combine that with the stainless steel aircraft cable perimeter, you're worry-free from your children or pets accidentally falling in the pool! We've actually had 3 men standing on an installed Hugger Cover (one of whom weighed 250 lbs.!) and the cover held perfectly!
  • SECURITY - The Bolt-down anchoring provides an extra measure of security. Tighten down the bolts when leaving your pool for a length of time.
  • CLEAN - Mesh covers allow dirt and debris to get in the pool, leaving you with an icky mess to clean, especially during the spring opening of your pool. The Hugger Cover keeps dirt out! That means less cleaning for you and less money spent on chemicals.
  • EFFICIENT - The solid Hugger Cover keeps heat in your pool and prevents evaporation.

 

The "HUGGER" can cut your heating costs by up to 80%. You won't see steam rising in the morning after "HUGGER" has been covering your swimming pool all night. Plus it not only keeps heat from escaping, it will also pass the sun's solar heat directly into the pool water! (Due to the cover sitting directly on the surface of the water,on warmer days, extreme heat may build up in the upper 9" to 12" of your pool's water. During these times, it is suggested that your pool filter be set to run during these periods as the filter will "mix" the overall temperature of the water and provide a more comfortable swimming experience.)

To provide you with an analogy of how effective our solar heating principal works, you might compare the effects observed from an ordinary green garden hose. One that has been sitting in the direct sunlight for even a short period of time can yield very hot water when it is first turned on. Because our swimming pool cover is made from a much darker blue color, and 95% of it is in direct contact with the pool water, the actual solar effect is much greater than that of the garden hose. "HUGGER" is an effective and inexpensive solar heating system for your swimming pool. It would take years of savings to offset the cost of an expensive solar heating system compared to your "HUGGER".

While the savings in pool chemicals is not as great as the savings in heating costs, they do mount up over the years. And needless to say, you can spend much more time enjoying your swimming pool and less time testing the water and in the endless task of cleaning. Also don't forget the water savings! The "HUGGER" virtually eliminates the evaporation of your swimming pool water. During hot summer days, you can lose up to a full inch of water from your swimming pool with other types of covers or no cover at all. Due to the fact that our cover is a "solid" type of cover, there is no need to worry about the normal pool wall and pool bottom "stains" caused by the small particles allowed to "filter" through other types of covers. This alone can save you a considerable amount of money in long term maintenance expense!

Anchoring Systems

The "flat" pin
Flat pin & concrete anchor bolt comparatively
Concrete Anchor & Bolt

The flat pin anchoring system is made for easy-on, easy-off usage. 1/4" holes are drilled at 4' intervals in the deck around the pool. The pin drops into the hole, and the cable is looped around the pin. To remove the pool cover, lift the pin and unhook the cable. The pins can remain in place in the deck without, and since they don't stick up, there is nothing to trip or step on.

The concrete anchors are used when more security is needed. The concrete anchor sleeve (similar to the "Redhead" brand anchor) is set into holes at 6' intervals around the pool. The bolt with washer threads into the anchor. The cable loops around the bolt and the bolt is tightened down.

 

"HUGGER" lies directly on the surface of the water of your swimming pool and then extends up and over the coping and is secured to the deck. Many other covers just lie on the surface of the water, which can invite an accident. Our system uses no "straps" or cables that can cause dangerous and harmful trips or falls. With the "HUGGER"there are No sandbags, water tubes, or heavy weights needed to hold it in place!

 

Easy to Store

Because there are no bubbles or foam, which make many pool covers bulky to handle) the "HUGGER"easily unfolds from a small compact size. One or two people can put it in place in minutes. Properly folded, an 800 square foot cover folds into a cube approximately 32" x 22" x 14".

No Limit on Size Shape

Your "Hugger" swimming pool cover is made to your pool's specifications. You're not limited to any of the standard swimming pool shapes. There are no tracks needed to guide installation. Just provide us with the dimensions of your pool, and we will be more than happy to give you a quote. We urge you to compare our reinforced vinyl fabric, our unique dual purpose security system, and our extremely low prices!

We have developed very accurate and easy to use tools for you to use in the measurement of odd-shaped pools. Many homeowners are now enjoying the many benefits of a "Hugger" swimming pool cover by using these measuring instructions and installing the cover themselves. Give us a call if you should need our assistance.

Color Availability

The special material used in our Hugger Cover is treated for exceptional UV resistance and is available only in blue.

 
P.O. Box 1696
Chico, California 95927
Int'l phone  530-589-9000
fax  530-267-7729
email:  info@rontimco.com




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