A solar cover has a variety of purposes all of which will help you save time and money. Solar covers work by using the sun’s free energy to heat your pool during the day, and will help to keep your pool water warmer at night or on cloudy days by trapping the heat in. The more heat you trap with your solar cover, the less money you will need to spend to heat your pool. Your solar cover will keep your swimming pool cleaner by blocking out dirt and debris from entering the water. You will be able to save time and energy, as you will not have to clean you pool as often. When your solar cover is in place while your pool is not being used you reduce the amount of water that is evaporated from your pool by trapping it inside. By using a solar cover and reducing the amount of water that is evaporated from your pool, solar cover owners also show a reduction in the amount of water and chemicals they need to add to their pools
Solar covers are made from durable polymer or resin and have thousands of tiny air bubbles designed to capture and transmit solar heat into your pool. The covers float bubble side down on your pool surface when it is not in use. Solar covers typically are manufactured using a process of extrusion. Extrusion means that the cover is made from one piece of material and is shaped by forcing it through a mold to create the top and bottom in one piece. Depending on the size of your solar cover several pieces may be sewn or sealed together to create the size and shape needed for your pool. close