Solar pool blankets

Solar pool blankets Solar pool blankets are, for some, one of the greatest money-saving inventions when it comes to pools and knowing how to use them. But if you are among those who haven’t made up their minds, educate yourself using online resources and decide for yourself.

All you really need to cover your pool is a basic plastic pool blanket, made of plastic and reasonably priced. However, large plastic sheets are hard to store, are easily torn and do not hold up well to sunlight, or cold weather at all. UV rays from the sun will actually quickly destroy plastic sheets. Additionally, a basic pool blanket is in no way designed for safety purposes; if you have small children or dogs or cats, you are going to need something more secure to cover your pool.

Solar pool blankets are a viable option for people looking to keep their pool warm, save money on energy costs and chemicals through lost through evaporation, and not be destroyed after one season.

There is a type of solar blanket or cover that is made of a substance similar to the bubble packing materials. The biggest difference is that specially designed solar pool blankets use a thicker grade of plastic and are equipped with UV inhibitors.

There are many other options available as well. Vinyl covers are also fairly popular and used pretty regularly. One of the biggest advantages of these covers over solar pool blankets is the fact that vinyl is thicker and designed to last longer.

Despite this, the vinyl covers lack in one area that solar pool blankets do not -- productivity. Not only do the solar pullovers protect the pool water from things like bugs, leaves and other debris, but they also are able to heat the pool by a significant amount.

A solar cover is able to actually increase the heat of the pool water without using an actual heater. That is because these covers are specifically designed to be able to use the sun to increase the heat in the pool. A heater allows you to control the temperature more precisely, though, and works best when used together with a solar cover.

A solar cover includes a transparent opening on the top that attracts sunlight. Once the light enters into the pool area, the cover or blanket traps that heat inside the pool water. The next time you remove the blanket, you will find your pool is several degrees warmer than the last time you were in the water.

As you make decisions about blankets and covers, you may also want to think about what kinds of covers you want. Some that are automatic, while others are semi-automatic and still others are manually reeled on and off the pool. This choice does really affect a cover’s ability to heat pool water, but it could make your life a little easier if you choose to use automated covers and it is within your budget.

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