If you have an above ground pool heater or solar panels a solar blanket is an especially wise investment.
How to put on an above ground pool solar cover.
Closing your pool is a simple task that can be done in a short amount of time.
In an in ground pool a cover can increase the water temperature by 5 degrees f for each 12 hours of coverage.
That is until you apply a solar pool cover.
These covers are available in a variety of shapes to match standard pool sizes and they likely come with the accessories necessary to secure them.
A solar pool cover creates a barrier between the surface of your pool water and the atmosphere.
Typically you will find that your pool cover kit comes with a winch styled cable tightener.
When buying a pool cover for an in ground pool remember that you may also have to invest in a right type of cover reel.
The solar roller allows one individual to remove a solar cover from their swimming pool in less.
Moreover you need to consider the size of your pool.
Solar covers are available in round oval or rectangular shapes of various sizes you may think of oval and round solar covers as being for above ground pools and rectangular solar covers being for in ground pools but in some cases you may be better off purchasing an oval or round cover for your in ground pool depending on your pool shape.
If your pool is above ground an easy solution is to add hooks that can be attached to the sides of your pool such as a solar saddle.
Retaining heat is especially important at night when the air is cooler than the swimming pool.
But you may not need all the heat of a pool heater and you may not want the added cost.
This cable tightener will secure the pool cover helping to keep the pool clean and free of debris throughout the winter and early spring.
As you shop you will likely notice that pool covers are offered in a range of quality options.
In those cases a solar pool cover is way better than using nothing at all.
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.
Temporary storage of your solar cover is necessary when you want to use your pool.
Directly convert solar radiation into usable heat.
Prevent heat from escaping your pool.
Unlike pool winter covers solar blankets are not designed to protect the pool but to retain heat and limit evaporation.
Just like we mentioned earlier it s a lot like putting a lid on a warm pot.
Some things to look for.
You can cut a solar pool cover to suit the size of your pool in ground or above ground.
A purchased cover designed for use with above ground pools is your best option.
