Solar Pool Covers and BlanketsSolar pool covers can be made of large sheets of plastic. Plastic meets the requirement of being a vapor barrier. But a large sheet of plastic that you get from the lumber store is probably not your best choice. It will be difficult to handle and store, it will tear easily, and sunlight will deteriorate it rapidly. The most it will probably last is one to two seasons. It’s best to use a cover designed for swimming pools. They are made of special materials, such as UV (Ultraviolet) stabilized (protected) polyethylene, polypropylene, or vinyl. In plain English these materials are resistant to the rays of the sun that will deteriorate them. A solar pool cover is the least expensive kind of swimming pool cover. They are also called solar blankets. Solar Pool Covers or Blankets look like giant sheets of bubble wrap. The bubbles trap heat from the sun and transmit the heat to the pool, keeping the water temperature warm and inviting. The solar cover also helps to trap the heat of the water and prevents its escape into the cool night air.
And then there are automatic pool covers that automatically cover and uncover the pool at the push of a button. They are the most expensive option, but they are also the most convenient.
Back to Solar Pool Heating
|
