Lerphado CA-14/18 14 FT Pool Cover Reel, Adjustable Frame, Locking Wheels
Product description
Roll up a pool solar cover after a swim, then move the reel away from the pool edge to keep the deck clear. The Lerphado CA-14/18 is designed to make that routine manageable for one person.
Its telescoping frame adjusts from 10–14 FT, giving you a practical way to handle a solar blanket across a range of pool widths.
Locking wheels and a hand crank make the reel easier to position, operate and secure between uses. The frame is made from aluminum and stainless steel.
Why it’s worth it
A pool cover can be awkward to gather and store by hand. This mobile reel gives the blanket a central roller, so you can roll it up or unroll it with the crank rather than wrestling with a wet cover. The wheelbarrow-style design also lets one person move the assembly away from the pool edge, freeing up deck space when the cover is off.
The choice between a fixed roller and a mobile reel comes down to how you use the area around your pool. This model is built to move, with locking wheels to keep it in place during operation and storage. Its adjustable 10–14 FT frame is intended for solar blankets and is described as compatible with 12mil and 16mil covers.
Key features
The telescoping aluminum tubes provide an adjustable frame, while the T-bracket and non-slip caps are designed to steady the reel as you turn the crank. The manufacturer describes the tubes as rust-resistant and designed to resist bowing under the cover’s weight. Together, these details support a more controlled way to roll and unroll a pool blanket.
Installation can be free-standing on a stable base or anchored to a deck with the supplied metal strips. The product is described for inground, above-ground and oval pools, so you can choose the setup that suits your pool area. Assembly is manual, and the kit includes hardware and clips. Once assembled, the integrated mechanical lock helps secure the roller against accidental unrolling.
For a typical end-of-day routine, turn the crank to roll the blanket onto the reel, lock it in place, then wheel the unit away from the pool edge. When it is time to cover the pool again, bring the reel back and unwind the blanket. This approach is especially useful when you want the cover stored off the deck without carrying and folding it by hand.
Everyday use
Position the reel on a stable base or anchor it to the deck, then use the crank to manage the blanket. The locking wheels help keep the unit steady while you operate it and make it movable when the deck needs to be clear. Its adjustable frame is suited to pool-cover setups within the stated 10–14 FT range.
Before you decide
Which pool types is this reel designed for? It is described for inground, above-ground and oval pools. The frame adjusts from 10–14 FT, and the product is intended for solar blankets.
Can one person move and operate it? The wheelbarrow-style design and hand crank are intended for solo use. The locking wheels help secure the reel when it is positioned for operation or storage.
How can it be installed? Set it free-standing on a stable base or anchor it to a deck with the included metal strips. Assembly is manual, and hardware and clips are included.
Is it worth it?
For pool owners who want a more manageable way to roll up a solar blanket and clear the surrounding deck, the Lerphado CA-14/18 brings together an adjustable frame, crank operation and mobile, lockable wheels. Its flexible installation options make it a useful fit for pool areas where the reel needs to move between use and storage.