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Merlin Safety Pool Cover Replacement

We’re an authorized Merlin dealer. Your serial number lets us order an exact replacement from the original factory pattern, with straps that match your existing anchors. Keep your current material and color, or select something different.

Buying another cover in the same size and shape can leave you drilling new holes in your deck. Replacing from the original factory pattern keeps the straps lined up with your existing anchors. With your serial number, you don’t need to send in your old cover.

Ameri-BrandAuthorized Merlin Dealer

Green Merlin SmartMesh cover secured around a backyard pool
  • Use Your Serial NumberWe use it to find Merlin’s original factory pattern.
  • Keep Your Existing AnchorsThe replacement straps line up without drilling new holes.
  • Select Your Material and ColorKeep what you have or try a different combination.

ASTM F1346Safety-Cover Performance Standard

ASTM F1346 covers safety-cover performance and labeling. Merlin’s owner guide describes its mesh and solid safety covers as meeting or exceeding ASTM safety-cover standards when properly installed, subject to these exceptions.

Use an undamaged cover designed for your pool, with required step risers, gap fillers and raised-wall cables. Solid covers and SolidMesh need a working pump or mesh drain panel. Installations using lawn stakes or aluminum tubes for more than 25% of the cover are excluded.

Find Your Merlin Serial Number

Start with the paperwork from your existing safety cover.

Check Your Cover Records

  1. Look at the warranty certificate. Merlin’s warranty documents have a serial-number field.
  2. Check your purchase records. Keep the purchase date and original dealer information together.
  3. Copy the number exactly. Include letters and punctuation. The pool size is not the serial number.

Missing Paperwork or a New Home?

If your home came with a Merlin cover, look for any warranty or purchase paperwork left by the previous owner. The pool address and original owner’s name can also help us look for the factory record.

Can’t find the number? Call us for help locating it. Keep your old cover until your replacement arrives.

Request Your Merlin Replacement

Start with your serial number and tell us which material and color you’d like.

What We Need for Your Quote

  • Cover identification. Send the serial number if available.
  • Contact and pool address. Include the pool address in your notes if it differs from your contact address.
  • Material and color. Tell us what you have now and which replacement options interest you.
  • Questions. Not sure which material to select? Tell us what you like about your current cover and what you’d like to improve.

How It Works

  1. Find the original pattern. We use your serial number to look up your cover with Merlin.
  2. Select material and color. Keep your current combination or tell us what you’d prefer.
  3. Review your quote. We send the cover details and price for your approval.
  4. Order your replacement. Merlin makes the cover from the original pattern so it fits your existing anchors.

Merlin Cover Materials

See how the materials compare for handling, shade, drainage, colors and warranty coverage.

Green Merlin SmartMesh cover secured around a backyard pool

SmartMesh

Dense mesh lets rain drain through while the fabric blocks sunlight and filters fine debris.

Material
Dense mesh
Handling
40% lighter than solid material
Shade
100%
Drainage
Through fabric
Colors
Limited Warranty
15 years totalFirst 24 months: qualifying repair/replacement.
Then prorated.
Green Merlin mesh safety cover fitted around a raised rock feature

Dura-Mesh II

A standard mesh option that drains through the fabric and shades the pool. Some light and fine particles can pass through.

Material
Standard mesh
Handling
Mesh construction
Shade
95%
Drainage
Through fabric
Colors
Limited Warranty
15 years totalFirst 24 months: qualifying repair/replacement.
Then prorated.
Blue Merlin SolidMesh safety cover fitted beside stone pool steps

SolidMesh

Blocks sunlight through the fabric and is lighter than a traditional solid cover. It needs a pump or mesh drain panel.

Material
Hybrid
Handling
Lighter handling than traditional solid covers
Shade
100%
Drainage
Pump or mesh drain panel
Colors
Limited Warranty
10 years totalFirst 24 months: qualifying repair/replacement.
Then prorated.
Blue Merlin Safety Solid XLS cover stretched over a backyard pool

Safety Solid XLS

Solid panels provide a barrier to water, dust, debris and sunlight. Select a drainage design suited to your pool.

Material
Solid
Handling
Lightweight solid construction
Shade
Solid fabric blocks sunlight
Drainage
Pump or mesh drain panel
Colors
Limited Warranty
10 years totalFirst 24 months: qualifying repair/replacement.
Then prorated.
Purple Merlin Kaleidoscapes solid safety cover with a central drainage panel

Kaleidoscapes

A solid cover with a broader color selection, including purple, navy and burgundy.

Material
Solid
Handling
Solid construction
Shade
Solid fabric blocks sunlight
Drainage
Pump or mesh drain panel
Colors
Limited Warranty
10 years totalFirst 24 months: qualifying repair/replacement.
Then prorated.

Cover Care and Warranty

A little regular care helps protect your cover through the season.

Care While the Cover Is Installed

  1. Maintain the pool water level. Merlin’s owner guide specifies 6–18 inches below the cover.
  2. Keep drainage working. Remove debris and standing water. Keep a solid cover’s pump operating or its drain panel clear.
  3. Inspect the attachment system. Check straps, springs, anchors and wear at the coping. Ask a qualified pool professional about damaged or loose components.
  4. Store it properly. Follow the owner guide for cleaning and storage. Clean and dry the cover before putting it away.

Limited Warranty

Who Is Covered
The original purchaser, for qualifying manufacturing defects. Correct installation and care are required. The warranty does not transfer to a new homeowner.
Total Term
15 years: SmartMesh and Dura-Mesh.
10 years: SolidMesh, Safety Solid XLS and Kaleidoscapes.
First 24 Months
Qualifying repair or replacement without a cover charge.
After 24 Months
A prorated share of current retail price, plus service and handling: 15% for SmartMesh/Dura-Mesh or 10% for the solid models.

Excluded costs: Freight, installation, service and labor. Your warranty paperwork explains what’s covered and any charges.

Merlin Replacement Questions

What’s the difference between Merlin SmartMesh and SolidMesh?

Both fabrics provide 100% shade. SmartMesh is dense mesh that lets water drain through the fabric. SolidMesh is a hybrid material that needs a pump or mesh drain panel. SmartMesh has five color options and a 15-year limited warranty. SolidMesh is available in blue with a 10-year limited warranty.

Do I need to send in my cover?

No. With your serial number, we can order from Merlin’s original factory pattern without shipping your old cover. Tell us your preferred material and color, and we’ll prepare your quote.

What if I cannot find the number?

Check your warranty paperwork, or call us for identification help. Keep the old cover available.

Can I change material or color?

Yes. Keep your current material and color, or select something different. Tell us your preferences and we’ll help you compare the options.

Can I reuse my existing anchors?

Yes. The replacement is made from Merlin’s original factory pattern, so the straps line up with your existing anchors without drilling new holes.

Does SolidMesh need a pump?

SolidMesh needs a pump or mesh drain panel, just like a traditional solid safety cover. It does not drain through the fabric like SmartMesh or Dura-Mesh II.

How much will a replacement cost?

Price depends on your cover’s size, material and custom features. Send your serial number for a quote. You approve the price before we place an order.

Should I keep my old cover?

Yes, keep it until the replacement arrives. With your serial number, you don’t need to send it in.

Is this for an automatic cover?

This page covers seasonal safety covers secured with straps, springs and anchors. Call us with the system details for help with an automatic cover.

Ready to replace your Merlin cover?
Send your serial number and select your material and color. We’ll take care of the factory quote.

Request a Merlin Replacement Quote