| Now that spring has sprung, and the weather is | | | | decreasing evaporation and vapor losses. Of course, |
| becoming warm and sunny once again, many | | | | pools and more pool covers are more practical in |
| homeowners who are fortunate enough to have | | | | sunnier, hotter places! |
| pools are eager to get them prepared for use. If you | | | | When is The Best Time of Year to Use Them? |
| have a pool, are you aware of solar swimming pool | | | | They can be used at any time of the year, especially |
| covers? Did you know that using these pool covers | | | | in places where it is warmer all year. In climate areas |
| will enable you to use your pool both earlier and later | | | | where there are hot summer, but cooler springs and |
| in the swimming season? Not only is there that fun | | | | autumns, they will lengthen the swimming season by |
| possibility, you can also take advantage of a very | | | | weeks or maybe even by months. |
| plentiful natural source of energy in sunlight to keep | | | | Are They Really Cost-Efficient? |
| your pool warmer. You can also join the ranks of the | | | | Most definitely! They will let you use your pool longer, |
| those who are going green, and truly be more | | | | which means you are getting more use of the |
| eco-friendly at the same you are being more | | | | money it cost to put it in in the first place. You will |
| economical! How amazing that all of this can come | | | | save on the cost of heating the water, as the cover |
| through the simple acquisition of a solar pool cover. | | | | will keep heat in and the water will be warmer. This |
| Why not learn more about them and find the one | | | | will lessen the cost of electricity you might be using |
| which will be best for your pool? To help you out, | | | | to run a pool heater, because the heater will have |
| here are answers to some frequently asked | | | | less work to do to warm the water. (hint - think |
| questions. | | | | about using solar heaters if you feel it is important to |
| Why Should I Have a Pool Cover? | | | | have a heater also!) You might not even need a |
| They are the best, most effective manner of | | | | heater. |
| lowering pool heating costs. Having a pool cover | | | | And because you will lose less water to evaporation, |
| drastically shaves heating losses through evaporation, | | | | you will not need to replenish the water in your pool |
| because the pool cover creates a barrier between air | | | | as often, either. |
| and water. So not only will this save heat loss and | | | | Both of these will save you money, and make your |
| make your pool warmer, but will save water, as well. | | | | solar cover cost-efficient. |
| You will have a cleaner, warmer, more eco-friendly | | | | You will also save money on cleaning chemicals, as |
| pool. | | | | your cover will keep out debris, and reduce the |
| What Are Pool Covers Made Out Of? | | | | amount of cleaning that needs to be done. |
| They are constructed using a special UV-stabilized | | | | Are They Difficult to Use? |
| polyethylene, polypropylene, or vinyl material | | | | Not at all. You can have reels that roll them up when |
| designed in a way that makes them wear-resistant. | | | | you want to uncover the pool. Simply crank the |
| Solar covers are designed somewhat similarly to | | | | handle and the cover rolls up, and then back out |
| plastic bubble wrap, resembling material used in | | | | when you are not using the pool. There are also |
| packaging. The plastic is a thicker type of plastic with | | | | automatic covers, which will will roll up or out with the |
| UV-resisting components in it. | | | | push of a button. |
| Vinyl is a more heavy, durable material. Vinyl covers | | | | What About Maintaining The Cover? |
| tend to last longer. Insulated vinyl covers come with | | | | You will need to keep them clean and algae-free, of |
| a thin lining of insulation placed between two panels | | | | course, and have a good place to store them, or |
| of vinyl. | | | | some means of winter protection, when your pool is |
| How Do They Work? | | | | drained for the season. |
| There is an efficient network of plastic and air | | | | Do They Cost a Lot? |
| bubbles. These absorb heat from the sun and then | | | | No, they are very reasonably priced, though the |
| transfer it through the bottom layer of the cover. | | | | prices vary depending on the size/shape of your |
| The bottom layer also acts as a one way barrier; | | | | pool, the thickness of cover you want, and the style |
| after it allows the heat from outside in, it keep the | | | | of cover you want. It is possible to find some covers |
| heat trapped inside. This first warms the water and | | | | for smaller pools even under $100, or perhaps $50! |
| then keeps it warm. | | | | For larger pools, the cost may run between $300 and |
| What Climate is Best to Use Them In? | | | | $500. However, you will quickly recoup the cost of |
| Generally, they are most cost-efficient and useful in | | | | the pool cover through water and electricity savings, |
| dry and windy conditions. These are conditions which | | | | as well as reduced pool cleaning expenses. |
| lead to increased evaporation. Having a pool cover, | | | | For more information on Solar Pool Covers and other |
| especially a solar pool cover, will create a more humid | | | | solar products available for your home, garden, and |
| environment over the pool's water surface, | | | | other needs, please visit our website. |