By harnessing the heating powers of the sun, solar pool covers offer the added benefit of raising pool water temperatures by an average of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
All of that translates to solar pool covers ultimately saving pool owners both time and money. Solar pool covers save money by eliminating energy costs that it would take to use a pool heater, retaining pool water and cutting back on chemical loss that also occurs due to evaporation.
Solar pool covers save time by making pool maintenance much easier. Although there are few downsides to solar pool covers, they are worth keeping in mind. The most significant disadvantage to a prefabricated pool cover is that it will not offer the same security as a custom pool cover.
Families with young children or pool owners who live in areas that require secure pool covers will need to consider custom solar pool covers that also have security features. Another potential disadvantage of solar pool covers is that although they are relatively inexpensive, they are not as durable as other pool cover options. There is a wide variety of solar pool covers available on the market—from premade, inexpensive solar covers available through online retailers, to custom solar pool covers that can be sourced through local swimming pool companies.
Understanding the types of solar pool covers available will help you determine which is best for your needs. Solar Blankets : Also known as bubble solar covers, solar blankets are made with small thermal bubbles that help capture heat and retain pool moisture. Available in different thicknesses, solar blankets can increase the pool water temperature by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the amount and intensity of sunlight.
To fit a solar blanket to your pool shape, get a blanket larger than the surface area. After unfolding and placing the blanket over the water, you can trim the edges to conform the solar blanket to your pool shape. Solar Rings : Like a floating disc with a solar bubble lining, solar rings are less bulky than full solar blankets. With different shapes and sizes available, you can mix and match solar rings to cover your pool for a relatively inexpensive cost.
Liquid Solar Pool Cover : More of an invisible shield than a traditional cover, liquid solar pool covers can help increase the water temperature by up to 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Using it is also incredibly easy; simply pour the recommended amount of liquid solar pool cover into the water and the biodegradable liquid cover will go to work. Would this be correct? A thicker mil blanket is more effective at retaining heat so we're sure there would be added retention just not sure how much.
Since you have the extra material you could experiment and find out. Let us know what the results are, we would love to hear it! I just purchased and put in use a solar pool blanket and would like to share the results.
I did so because I just completed my pool build and it is starting to get cold here in New Orleans. Temp of the pool was dropping between 3 — 4 degrees overnight when lows dropped into the 60s. The results have exceeded my expectations. In 36 hours my pool has gained 4 degrees, rising from 74 to 80 degrees. The weather has been steady over the past week, clear and sunny, 80s during the day and 60s at night, so there has been no influence other than the cover.
Overnight it has lost only 2 degrees this morning, dropping only 2 degrees. The temp difference between the water under the blanket and the top of the blanket exposed to air is 4 degrees, showing how well it is insulating. My pool is a lagoon variable shape, 28' x I simply bought oversized and laid it right across overlapping the edges.
I will later trim it but will keep it rising over the edge because we have a lot of cypress trees dropping their needles in December and I want to be able to blow off the cover with my leave blower before removing it for use. The cover is not light, but manageable with one person.
I havent figured out how I will store it when not in use, but I think I will end up folding it and place it to the side of the pool. The folded up shape is about 3' x 3 x 4. Luckily I am in the south, and I am installing 2 solar pool panels which should get my water up into the mid 80s Im hoping all the way through December. Hoping that I might only to be shut out of the pool for one month in January. Just to note….. The heat gain was only after I added the blanket.
A regular cover would not affect the chemistry in your swimming pool water, even if left on for a few days. The material the solar cover is made from makes the difference on the cover, the color should not make an impact. Should the solar cover be floating on the water, with no water on top of it? My pool is not staying as warm as it should at night with the cover in place.
Sometimes with the pool pumps running the Water goes on top of the solar blanket so it is submerged by an inch or two. Is it improper use to have some water on top of the solar blanket? The solar cover should be floating and should cover most of the water surface. Windy conditions and air temperature affect the heat retention, where are you located?
This might sound like a stupid question but i want to make sure i have the solar cover on properly. The bubbles are supposed to go down, against the water, right? I have been using mine that way and the temp isnt really going up in my 24 ft.
Just want to make sure I put it on right. Thank you! Not a stupid question at all! In fact, it is a question we receive very frequently. Yes, the bubbles on your cover should be down. Feel free to ask any further questions you may have!
We have a new patio pool, 11X17 in size. Meant for pools around gallons, it's way more than needed for our little gallon pool, but we bought up because of the small difference in purchase price and thought efficiency. Wow, we were blown away! Besides the water, the aqua cal is the best part of our new pool. It can raise or lower the temp in our little pool by 5 degrees in 20 minutes! We'll use our pool days a year! That said, as winter comes, we'd like to hold as much heat as possible.
Can you recommend the solar cover that we can trim? Our pool is free form. We considered the solar rings, but the reviews are less than positive.
We are so happy to hear about your satisfaction with your heat pump! Here is to many more months of swimming and enjoyment! You can purchase a solar cover at any pool supply outlet, they come in various sizes and can be cut to fit your pool.
Thanks for the advice. We are just starting to use the cover and seem to be retaining temps within a few degrees as we try and maintain the amazing results we are getting with the aquacal — New question, now that temps are falling below 50, any suggestions on how we can extend the heating without having the condensation freeze the unit? Note: we are already heating during the day and not at night. I assume you can not cover the unit itself.
With appreciation-. Thank you again for the great post. Do you recommend pool covers at this time in pool season or installing solar in the Sacramento area? Solar covers are great to use year round. During the swimming pool season they are great to have to prevent water and chlorine evaporation due to the sun's rays.
There are other products on the market that do the same job without the hassle of the solar covers, check out this product, it does the same job without the cover! Solar blankets work great for the money! The pump should not be used with cover in place, but I've done it, with intake on the wall it is not as likely to get drawn against it, but since it's has a grid cover it won't suck in, if you use a surface skimmer it will likely be drawn against it.
That said, I've still done it and watched it to save time.. So "Yes! Keep out of the sun when not being used on the pool.. Enjoy swimming in your warm pool! As long as the pool is not being used we recommend you keep the cover on the pool at all times. However, during the day is the ideal time to have your solar cover on, it helps heat the pool water as well as preventing water evaporation.
We have an above ground pool the big-bag-of-water type. It is heated solely by the sun. It heats the pool during the day and maintains its temperature at night. Using solar energy is the most efficient, cost-free way to heat your pool, enabling you to save money and extend your swimming season. However, at the same time the sun warms the water in the pool, heat is lost through other factors such as wind and evaporation; a swimming pool solar blanket helps preserve the heat obtained from the sun, reducing your heating costs.
In addition to heating the water, a solar blanket helps prolong the effectiveness of pool's chemicals. A solar blanket looks like a large sheet of bubble wrap. It effectively heats the pool water by allowing more of the sun's rays to enter the pool, while its air bubbles trap the pool's heat during the night. You should keep the cover on as much as possible between swims.
You can either store them in the bag they came with or in an airtight container. A solar blanket, solar rings or liquid solar cover are never going to keep your pool as warm as a gas or electric pool heater.
But you may not need all the heat of a pool heater and you may not want the added cost. In those cases, a solar pool cover is way better than using nothing at all.
Just ask your kids when they cannon ball into it first thing in the morning without sticking their toes in first. Skip to content In today's guide you're going to learn why you NEED a solar pool cover for your swimming pool. Sound good? Let's dive right in. Quick Navigation What is a solar pool cover? What is a solar pool cover? Benefits of using a solar cover.
It saves you energy. A solar pool cover uses none of these resources. You do the math! It minimizes evaporation. Did you know that without a cover, your pool will lose an average of two inches of water a week? It prevents chemical loss. Pool chemicals are also reduced with evaporation, or diluted with added water. It gives you a longer swim season.
Different types of solar covers. Solar blankets. Minimizes heat loss: our insulating thermal bubbles provide effective heating all summer long. This blanket is packed with innovative cells ensuring your swimming pool stays warm through cool nights and cloudy days.
Solar rings. Solar sun rings are a nifty alternative to a solar blanket, albeit a little more expensive.
They work a lot like a solar blanket, absorbing heat from the sun and passes it on to the water. Liquid solar covers. How do solar covers work? How long do solar covers last?
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