Sunday, December 18, 2011

What is a Solar Pool Cover?

By Rose Thomas


A solar pool cover traps heat from the sun and then transmits that heat to the swimming pool. A solar swimming pool cover may also be called a solar blanket. A solar pool cover traps the heat from the sun in the pool and keeps it from escaping into the air.

A solar pool cover rests freely on top of the pool water. It is not anchored down by ties or rope. This is done so the solar pool cover can easily be removed by the consumer. A solar pool cover reel may also be an option, this will help you roll up your solar pool cover quickly and helps with clean storage when not in use. Solar pool cover may also be pulled out by hand and stored, but this can be a messy job.

A solar pool cover is ideal to use in a sunny climate because the more heat they can gather, the longer the swim season. Note I did not say the climate needs to be warm all the time, but the blanket does need to have access to the sun.

Consumers must understand that a solar pool cover is not a safety device. Solar pool covers should always be completely removed before anyone enters the pool. The goal of a solar pool cover is not cleanliness, but they do keep a lot of debris from the pool.

Solar pool covers come in many different shapes. They can be square, triangle, round, or even a custom design. They are designed for in-ground or above-ground pools. A solar pool cover should keep your swimming pool 10-15 degrees warmer and are much cheaper than a pool heater, which can cost hundreds of dollars a month, especially if you have a larger pool.




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