The Basics Of Swimming Pool Solar Blankets
Owners of both in-ground and above ground pools know the benefits of using swimming pool solar blankets. These ingenious covers are designed to capture the sun’s rays and funnel the heat from the sun directly into the pool water. The temperature of the water can be raised by as much as 15 degrees. The material used for solar pool blankets also reduces the evaporation rate by 95 percent and also keeps debris from entering the pool.
A few different colors of solar blankets are available and each one varies in the way it heats up the pool water. The black covers heat water up the fastest, but they deteriorate the quickest in the sun. Clear covers last the longest, heat up the slowest, but allow more heat to reach deeper into the water. A standard blue pool blanket is mid range between the speed it heats the pool’s water and the number of years it will last, which makes it the most common choice among pool owners.
Solar blankets are offered in shapes to fit just about any pool size. If a company doesn’t have a cover shaped to match a certain pool, then they usually offer the option to have a cover that is custom made. Not only are there many shapes, but there are also varying thicknesses for solar pool blankets.
Common thicknesses range between 5 and 16 mil. Each thickness has a different durability rate, as well as warranty. Thicker covers have a longer warranty, since they are more likely to last longer.
Using a pool cover cuts down on the amount of time spent cleaning the water and emptying the filter. It also cuts down on the cost of additional chemicals for water clarity, since the water won’t get as dirty as it would without a solar blanket.
Many people associate pool covers with retaining warmth, so they will opt for liquid solar blankets. While these may help to retain a lot of the warmth, they don’t provide the benefits mentioned above.
Being able to swim even during the fall is possible with swimming pool solar blankets. Having an extended swimming season allows pool owners to get their money’s worth. Choosing a solar blanket for the pool is relatively easy. There are a few considerations to keep in mind when making the final choice, but any representative for solar pool covers should be able to answer questions that may arise.
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