Are there different instructions for a larger pool? If not, how much farther apart should the saddles be?
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Unfortunately the manufacturer doesn't have any other instructions for a larger pool. Per the manufacturer: Note: If your pool is 28 foot or larger you just fold the solar cover back on top of the outside saddles, or you may want to purchase single saddle kits that are readily available.If the brackets are spaced farther apart than the recommended distance, the weight distribution will become uneven and may cause premature failure.
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Will these attach to a railing around the pool? I have a 18' pool with an attached metal 1 1/2' walk around deck with a 3' high railing. Would these work?
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The saddle should work with your application. The five mounting brackets will attach to your stop railing and are flexible to give you more freedom on how you'd like to position it as well.
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Would these work with a resin top rail? Would the rail be strong enough to hold the hooks secure?
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Hi Dave, Yes the Solar Saddle's do work on a resin top rail and the resin rail is strong enough to the hold the hooks secure.
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what size pool is this for? would it be over kill for our 13' diamater pool?
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Debie, As long as you have the proper upright and the need for the Solar Saddle it will make handling a Solar Blanket easy.
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I have this solar saddle and love it. My question is do you sell just one of the hooks and I need to replace the latches that holds them I need three of those
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Hi Judy, I am sorry but we only carry the full set of 5 saddles.
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How far apart do you space the brackets for a 24' round pool?
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Hi, "The key to mounting the Solar Saddle product is to evenly space the saddles to allow 2 1/2 to 3 feet of the cover to extend over/past the outside saddles, as the picture below shows."
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how do the hooks attach to the pool?
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Hi Lou. You must drill holes in the top rail of the pool to attach each bracket, to which you screw in each hook. For a more thorough display you can go to the manufacturer's page.
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Can I get replacement pins and U-Brackets? I would like 5 of each. Mine worked well for most of last year, but the pins are not held in place by anything and some of my U-Brackets broke. One word of warning, Don't store the cover in these saddles when it is raining. The rain water will overload the U-Brackets and cause them to fail. Otherwise, this system can be made to work well (If I can get replacement parts). Thank you!
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Hi John, You can contact SolarEZ via email at solarezinc@yahoo.com for replacement parts.
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How do these attach. Do you screw them into rails underneath? Will it rust over time
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Hello, You will need to drill into the top rail to install the solar saddle. If you have steel top rails, they may rust over time. You can use some Rustoleum spray before installing the solar saddle to help prevent this.
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I just recieved my solar saddles and tried to mount them, however there is ribbing under my ledging and i cannot get them mounted the way the instructions say. there is no flat area to mount them to a pencil width away from the pool side.the only place i see i can mount them is if pushed them right against the pool wall. and that is really tight . How do i mount them in this situation?
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Hi William, Based on your explanation I don't see a workable way you can mount the saddles to the rails. .
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Will these mount to a 15' round ? How wide does the rail need to be for proper mounting?
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Hi Karla, The Solar Saddle can be used with a 15' round pool. These can be mounted to a 4" wide top rail with at lease 2" of flat mounting space.
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Is there any way we can purchase extra hooks? We have the 5, but our pool is 18x33, and it would be nice to have a few more so the cover doesn't hang on the ground.
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Hi Teresa, You will have to purchase (2) Solar Saddles.
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I lost one of the plastic pins that holds the piping. Can I gat it replaced?
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Hi Heidi, You can contact SolarEZ via email at solarezinc@yahoo.com for replacement parts.
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I have a 24 ft round pool with a deck and railing all around it. Will the solar saddle attach to the deck railing rather than the pool itself?
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The Solar Saddle connects to the wall of the pool under the railing only and cannot be safely installed to a deck rail. Please see the photos of the product on the description page for a better view of the hook to see if it will meet your needs.
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What are the dimensions of the individual hooks?
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Hi, Kathy. To view dimension of the Solar Saddle, click Product Dimensions.
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looking for replacement brackets for solar blanket saddles
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Hi. We do not have replacement parts for the Solar Saddle. You can try contacting Solar Saddle Inc.
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We have an 18x33ft Celebration Distinction LX above ground pool. Will your solar saddles be able to be attached to our pool? Thank you for your assistance.
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Hi, Diane. The Solar Saddle can be installed on the Celebration Distinction LX pool.
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Hello, I have a 24x52 Asahi Cabana resin pool. Can you tell me if these will work? Thank you!
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Hello, The Solar Saddle must be drilled into the uprights so as long as your uprights are wide enough, you can install them on your pool.
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We have an old but great shape Muskin 24' Round above grnd. will these install and work?
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Hi, Kelly. Only if your pool meets these Installation Requirements.
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Does top rail have to be flat underneath? Mine is like triangle waffle reinforced.
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Hi, Tim. A flat surface will make the installation process easier. You will just have to make sure that it is leveled when installing.
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Is there anyway I can buy replacement plastic dowels?
Thank you
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Hi, DeSousa. Replacement parts are to be purchased directly from SolarSaddle.net.
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How do you install?
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Tools required: 1/4" metal drill bit, drill, screwdriver, and small adjustable wrench Set includes: 5 saddles and all mounting hardware Hardware includes: 5 mounting brackets, 20 stainless steel flat pan head bolts, (10 for those with Metal top rails and 10 for those with Vinyl (PVC) top rails), 5 hex nuts, and five mounting pins. Attached is the install guide.
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I would like this to not mount on the top of the rail more on the side of the rail to provide protection from kits getting cut or scrapped???????
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Hi. This product is designed to attach to the bottom or the underside of the top rail.
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I have the solar saddle. I just need the mounting brackets and pins. Can these be sold separately?
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Hi, Replacement parts can be purchased directly from SolarSaddle.net.
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will the solar saddle attach to a pool factory round 18'x54" saltwater 8000 pool.
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Scott, yes, the Solar Saddle (Set of 5) - SADDLE5 will fit your 18'x54" pool.
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I have a 15 by 20 foot Grand Milano pool will the solar saddles work.
Thank you
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Hi, Rich. You can use the Solar Saddle if your pool rails meet the Solar Saddle Installation Instructions.
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I want to hang this on the side of my deck - not the side of the pool. Does the hardware provided support that?
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The hardware provided is made for a swimming pool. So you will more than likely need to get different hardware to attach this to your deck.
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R THE HOOKS PLASTIC?
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Hello Jamie. The saddle (hook) is made of polymer materials. For additional information please view the Solar Saddle website. SOLAR SADDLE
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Can I buy a couple mounting pins for my Solar Saddle. One of mine broke
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Ho Don, replacement parts can be purchased directly from SolarSaddle.net.
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Will the Solar Saddles (Set of 5 work with a Mission, steel/resin (hybrid), 12' x 23' x 54" oval pool?
Thank you.
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Yes, the solar saddles work in pools with resin or metal top rails, so it will be fine in your Mission hybrid pool.
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