Why use solar pool covers?

It feels so good to take a refreshing bath in your swimming pool every time you come home from work or elsewhere. But you must be thinking how you can keep your pool clean and the water warm. Solar pool covers provide you with the ideal solution. A solar pool cover is a heavy weight blanket that resembles huge sheets of bubble wrap. Also known as solar blankets, these covers are resistant to ultraviolet rays and are extremely durable. The large bubbles on the surface of the solar pool cover trap the heat of the sun and transmit the heat to the pool. This keeps the pool water warm and inviting. On the other hand, solar pool covers also act as active insulators. They help to trap the heat of the water and prevent the escape of the heat into the air at night.

A solar pool cover is manufactured keeping in mind the convenience of the users. It is designed to be free floating, without the help of any tie-downs or anchors to hold it in place. This makes removal of solar covers an easy task. You just need to pull it off and store it. It is as simple as that! Usually, solar pool covers are folded and stored or rolled-up on a large reel and wheeled out of the way. Solar blankets are available at affordable prices in the market. The cost depends on the size of the pool covers.

Solar pool covers are ideal for sunny climates. This is because they gather more heat as a result of which they can extend the swim season longer. These covers are capable of raising the temperature of the water by as much as 10-15 degrees. Solar blankets keep your pool free of debris. They save energy, reduce loss of water through evaporation and prevent heat loss at night. However, it has to be kept in mind that before you enter the water, you must remove the pool cover completely. Besides protecting your pool, solar blankets also keep the water warm with the use of solar energy. They keep dirt, debris, and animals out of your pool.

Tips for choosing solar pool covers 

While shopping for solar covers, you can consider certain conditions-

  1. You should choose strong and durable solar covers. The function of a solar pool cover is not only to keep your pool clean but also to provide safety. Pool covers are also used to prevent accidental drowning and entering of dirt into the water.

  2. It is necessary that you choose a solar pool cover according to your state and local law requirements. To this purpose you need to contact your local authorities.

  3. Do not forget to check tat your solar pool cover has a warranty. Check for any kind of defect.

  4. The length of a solar blanket must be bigger than the size of your pool. This enables you to cover your pool completely.

Solar pool covers are available in various shapes and sizes. You can get both above ground and in ground covers that are equally capable of protecting your pool and keeping it warm. There is another kind of solar cover called liquid solar pool covers which, too function in trapping the heat and reducing evaporation. So, when are you planning to get one?