Abstract: A reel for a swimming pool cover system includes an adjustable outer diameter that may receive a rope of the swimming pool cover system. The reel also includes an adjuster that may selectively change the outer diameter of the reel. A method for controlling an outer diameter of the reel includes controlling an adjuster of the reel such that the outer diameter of the reel changes.

Abstract: A remotely mounted pump system for removal of standing water from a pool/spa cover includes a pump that is remotely located from the cover, and is not positioned on the cover. The system may further include at least one hose which may be removable from the cover or secured with the cover.

Abstract: Pool cover components that are more resistant to corrosion than current cover assemblies and polymer hubs that separate potentially corrosive-prone components from one another. The polymer hubs isolate dissimilar metals, preventing them from conducting electricity and speeding the corrosion process. There may be a coating on one or more of the components to prevent electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A splicing apparatus for interconnecting tubes may include: a first longitudinally elongate structure including a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface; a second longitudinally elongate structure including a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the first and second structures being configured to be arranged with the first and second inner surfaces facing each together and the first and second outer surfaces defining an equivalent diameter; and at least one movable element configured to engage the first and second inner surfaces, whereby movement of the at least one movable element changes a relative position of the first and second structures thereby changing the equivalent diameter defined by the first and second outer surfaces. A kit for a pool cover assembly may include first and second tubes and a splicing apparatus configured to interconnect the tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a remotely mounted pump system for removal of standing water from a pool/spa cover. The system includes a pump that is remotely located from the cover, and is not positioned on the cover. The system may further include at least one hose which may be removable from the cover or secured with the cover.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide pool cover components that are more resistant to corrosion than current cover assemblies. Certain embodiments provide polymer hubs that separate potentially corrosive-prone components from one another. The polymer hubs isolate dissimilar metals, preventing them from conducting electricity and speeding the corrosion process. Other embodiments provide a coating on one or more of the components to prevent electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A splicing apparatus for interconnecting tubes may include: a first longitudinally elongate structure including a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface; a second longitudinally elongate structure including a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the first and second structures being configured to be arranged with the first and second inner surfaces facing each together and the first and second outer surfaces defining an equivalent diameter; and at least one movable element configured to engage the first and second inner surfaces, whereby movement of the at least one movable element changes a relative position of the first and second structures thereby changing the equivalent diameter defined by the first and second outer surfaces. A kit for a pool cover assembly may include first and second tubes and a splicing apparatus configured to interconnect the tubes.