A properly-secured solar cover will not affect your pool pump’s ability to circulate the water underneath! The specific texture of this cover provides an excellent breeding ground for algae, which will cause the bottom of the cover to turn green. The degradation process is accelerated in areas of high stress, as these areas are under constant strain. If I could lift it off the GH with a frame and still seal the edges somehow, that would give me some additional air space but I can't.

Whereas a bubble wrap cover will last a maximum of 10 years, a foam pool cover can easily last up to 15 years. Solar pool covers are relatively budget swimming pool coverings that specialise in heat retention and solar gains. The reason is simple: TFPC (Trouble Free Pool Care) is a methodology, not a product that you must purchase.

The corners of the bubble were thinner than the rest of the bubble and this weak spot was often the first point of failure. Because of this, traditional bubbles have several inherent weaknesses in their design, including thin points and high residual stress.

These factors result in the bubble material breaking down, and ultimately, premature failure of the swimming pool cover. If you haven't yet tried a solar pool cover with your pool setup, we think it’s certainly worth purchasing one!This cover is recommended for zones that are very exposed to sun rays, limiting photosynthesis and algae development. Development of our materials continues to this day, with the introduction and continued development of the Guard product range, a range of swimming pool bubble cover materials designed to be the very best at meeting a specific need. A harbor freight tarp wasn't much more expensive then the bubble wrap, but was more durable / felt less ridiculous. The “standard” style has round, button-like air pockets and the “GeoBubble” looks like half-peanuts. Studies have proved that evaporation in a standard sized pool of 8mx4m represents an evaporation of roughly 32 000 litres per year.

Then select the type of pool cover you want and, possibly, the winder (if you don’t already have one). I have only the two poly layers from the Kneeboard to the ground and I can stick styrofoam sheets in the space in the spring and roll up that side plastic in the summer. I would also act as a secondary protection barrier against the kids bashing into the pool side or the cat doing something mischievous (especially if I double layered it) Any thoughts?So our standard cover is made from 400 micron material with a blue top layer and sliver bottom layer and is refered to as a “400 micron blue/sliver”. These covers are made from a vinyl material threaded onto metal bars which sit on the edges of the pool coping stones, preventing any unwanted accidents when the cover is closed. Other additional benefits are that they help keep the pool clean by keeping a large percentage of leaves and rubbish out of the pool.

I'm able to maintain temps in the "Approximately 50*" realm with a 1500W/5000 BTU Outdoor Electric Heater. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .Solar covers also prevent water evaporation caused by dry winds, or free-chlorine loss caused by UV rays. However, owners report that the hours saved from having to continually clean the pool more than makes up for this.