A swimming pool cover will also help to retain heat in your pool at night as the cover acts as an insulator stopping cooler outside air from reducing your pool temperature. Because winter covers are made out of mesh, water and snow can be filtered through into the pool while keeping debris on the top. This feature prevents the cover from being weighed down by excess water while keeping the pool clear from debris. Because we sell all pool cover types, we can provide unbiased advice about the Best Pool Cover Solution for your Pool. We sell only quality Australian made covers which carry a minimum 5 year warranty. Even longer warranties are provided on some products. Full Measure & Installation Service Considering we often gain 5°F during the day, it’s easy to see that using the homemade solar blanket allows us to continue gaining temperature even if some cool nights are involved. How to Use the Homemade Solar Cover To ensure maximum efficiency, you need to make sure your insulation is properly installed around the pool. When using bubble wrap as a pool cover, it is important to understand the basics of what makes it work. Bubble wrap insulation works by trapping air between its layers, which prevents heat from escaping and keeps the water temperature warm. Here are some steps to take when installing bubble wrap as a pool cover:

Unfortunately, any bubble cover we’ve ever owned has only ever lasted a couple of years before disintegration starts. Once fragments of plastic start showing up across the pool, it’s time to pitch it to the curb. Our last bubble cover was tossed at the end of the prior pool season. Solar covers are incredibly efficient at helping heat up your pool while retaining this heat and ensuring you don't have to rely as much on more expensive or less efficient pool heaters.If needed, you can trim the solar cover to better fit the contours of your pool –however, this may add complexity when placing the cover onto the pool. Solar Cover Material One option is a liquid pool blanket. Liquid pool blankets, like other options mentioned above, trap heat and reduce evaporation. They are a preferred option for many because they do not have to be frequently removed and replaced.

The bubbles on the bottom side resemble bubble wrap and retain the heat from the sun to keep the water warm and prevent evaporation (allowing people to enjoy their swimming pool even after the pool season has ended). Let’s look at some considerations when determining the type of homemade solar cover to use. Solar Cover Size If it’s a breezy day, it may be best to secure a couple corners with a lawn chair or other object to prevent the cover from blowing away. End Pool Temperature: This signifies the water temperature in the morning as the cover was removed from the pool. Pool Cover made using bubble wrap technology had some inherent problems. The corners of the bubble were thinner than the rest of the bubble and this weak spot was often the first point of failure. These tradition bubbles have been replaced by the new GeoBubble technology. The Geobubble has a bigger, double bubble with no inherent weak spots. This makes the GeoBubble cover the best type to choose from.

600 GeoBubble-Galaxy Classic 16 x 32

Aqua-Net has 2 solar cover variants. The Aqua-Dome and Aqua-Bubble are both standard use solar covers and are both equally capable of achieving the desired heating benefits as a result of sun exposure and reducing water loss through evaporation. Storage rollers are available to assist with fitting and removing the cover. Installation is optional, as you can DIY this cover.

Using the homemade solar cover poses a similar safety risk as a standard bubble cover. Entrapment and drowning could occur if a person or animal attempts to walk on the cover while it’s in use. Use the pool brush on the telescopic pole to gently push air bubbles out from under the cover. The brush can also be used to help spread the sheeting flat to reduce wrinkles.Again, effectiveness will vary based on how much coverage you’re providing to the surface of your pool. Our results are based on about 90% coverage. Pro #3 – Lightweight for Handling If you are uncomfortable or messy using PVC glue and primer (or just want to save money and not buy any - it will cost more than the rest of the parts combined): Expense – Due to fitting and future maintenance, slatted pool covers are among the more expensive options available. If the pool cover has not achieved its expected life, then it almost certainly has been subject to excessive chlorine levels / unbalanced water and / or excessive exposure – either intermittently or continuously. This helps to heat the water in your pool without using a traditional pool heater. Solar pool covers can also keep your pool clean , as they help prevent debris from entering the water.