Intex Solar Pool Cover for 10ft Frame or Easy Set Pools #28011

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The “bubble side” of the cover is where the thinnest, most vulnerable material is. If it’s not possible to avoid sunlight, at least keep the bubble side protected. Either roll up or fold the cover so that the bubbles face inward. The weather where your pool is located is perhaps the most important variable to consider when finding the proper solar cover. A climate that is hot during the day but cool at night will require more insulating qualities than heating qualities. A climate with relatively warm but short summers will benefit most from a cover designed for heating the water. For a solar pool cover that is effective, easy to maneuver, and will minimize UV rays entering your pool water, consider the Robelle Heavy-Duty Blue Solar Pool Cover. The light blue color of this cover allows solar energy to heat your pool water without excessive degradation of your pool chemicals from strong UV exposure. We love that it's available in various sizes and shapes to fit round, rectangular, and oval pools and has a three-year warranty policy. When a pool cover is made, UV protection is chemically added to the material to prolong its lifespan. This protection only lasts so long though. UV rays from the sun are very effective at breaking down the bonds that hold the cover together at the molecular level. Nature is quite powerful in this regard.

This solar pool cover measures 7 feet by 7 feet but can be trimmed to fit the size and shape of your hot tub. This may pose some challenges if your hot tub is circular in shape, as it may be harder to trim the cover to fit the round dimensions of your hot tub. Like solar covers for regular pools, this one also comes in a light blue color that minimizes the effect of UV rays on water chemistry, while the round bubbles allow for heat transfer to the water underneath. Keep in mind that this isn’t a replacement for a hot tub safety cover. Instead, it’s designed to be used on in-ground spas and hot tubs where you’re looking to minimize evaporation (up to 95 percent) and maximize heat retention. In general, clear solar covers are best at heating water, while solid colors do better at keeping heat trapped in the water. Up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit of free heating can be obtained on a moderately sunny day with a clear or translucent cover. An opaque cover will allow the pool heater to run less during a cool night by maintaining water temperature. Pool Usage Jimmie Meece, Brand President of America’s Swimming Pool Company. He provided insight on the most common materials for solar pool covers and how to size a pool cover appropriately for maximum effectiveness.Keep the chlorine concentration in the pool at recommended levels. Using more chlorine than necessary is not good for your budget or the pool cover. Polyethylene solar pool covers, like our best overall are “lightweight and flexible and are effective at transferring heat,” says Meece. He cautions that despite these benefits, they are less durable and may require more frequent replacement than a vinyl solar pool cover. Solar pool covers perform several functions. However, different designs are best for different functions. None of them are the best at fulfilling every need. Consider the following factors to help decide what qualities to look for. Climate If having a large solar cover that always needs putting on a taking off the pool isn’t your thing, In the Swim has a unique set of items called Alternative solar covers. Liquid Solar Covers and Solar Sun Rings work to retain your pool’s heat without the need of having a large blanket on your pool that you always have to manage and move. Natural Chemistry’s COVERfree liquid solar cover is a popular and very effective item that also decreases water evaporation. The innovative Solar Sun rings hold insulating air to trap heat and use magnets to connect to each other to cover your pool for easy use. These floating rings are an excellent way to heat up your pool water and are easier to handle for a single person as each Solar Sun Ring is 5 ft. in diameter. The manufacturer recommends a minimum of 60% pool coverage or one Solar Sun Ring for every 50 square feet of surface area for optimal performance.

Once the UV protection’s useful life has passed, it is just a matter of time before the material starts to become rigid. At this point, it becomes vulnerable to damage by wind, rain and falling debris. When not in use, keep the cover out of the sun by placing it in a shelter or covering it with a protective cover.This round solar pool cover includes grommets that allow water to pass through the cover in several locations. While the cover doesn’t arrive with grommets attached, they are self-punching and relatively easy to install after you receive the pool cover. You don’t have to attach the grommets, but doing so makes it easier to drain water from the top of the cover when you’re pulling the cover out of the pool. The grommets allow a small amount of water to seep on top of the cover, which can keep your pool cover in place under light wind. That may be especially helpful for above-ground round pools, where the cover can blow off the pool and into your yard. Liquid solar covers can be used to raise the pool's temperature without the hassle of installing and removing a conventional blanket or disc. A downside is that the water is exposed to debris like leaves and twigs.