About Solar Pool Covers

Although swimming pools provide hours of enjoyment and exercise, they also present a daunting challenge in energy consumption. Heating a pool during the winter season can come with a huge energy burden. The best way to reduce the cost of pool heating is by covering it when not in use. Any pool cover will trap the heat but a solar pool cover will also collect heat and transfer that thermal energy to your pool.

Energy Loss

Energy is lost from your swimming pool due to evaporation. The heat rises and dissipates into the atmosphere.

Solar Savings

Solar pool covers can increase energy savings by 70 percent). Heating bills are reduced because the cover not only locks in heat but it increases the warmth of your pool.

Durable Materials

Solar pool covers are extremely durable and can last for several years. They are made of thick UV-stabilized polyethylene, polypropylene or vinyl that resists deterioration and weathering.

Optimal Conditions

Solar pool covers function better during the day by absorbing direct sunlight. They can raise the water temperature by up to 15 degrees.

Enhanced Technology

Some solar pool covers are made of thick plastic UV inhibitors and resemble sheets of bubble wrap. The sun's rays are enhanced by diffusion technology on the blanket's surface.

Additional Benefits

Solar pool covers can significantly reduce an energy bill and have several additional benefits. They keep out debris and help balance the water's chemical composition. Solar covers also conserve water by reducing evaporation by 30 percent.

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