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Pool covers retain heat. Most heat lost from a pool is from evaporation from the surface - over 95%. The cover will keep over 90% of the heat in the pool. A pool cover will help to attract a small amount of heat, it is no substitute for a heater. If you use a heater, using a cover can save you over 50% of the heating cost. If you use solar, which works in almost all geographic areas, then the cover will retain the heat overnight and allow the solar to bring the pool up to the 80's in 1 to 3 days. Liquid covers (Tropical Fish) work about 50% as well as plastic covers.
ANSW:: I would have to say that a bubble solar cover will bring the temps of a pool up from about 10 to 15 degrees during warm sunny days. However, at night when the air temp dips you are going to loose a certain amount of degrees even with the cover on. The cover will retain some or most of the heat gained during the day. Pool covers in So. Cal. are not expected to heat the pool during their "winter season" and in most areas the cover is used at the fringe of the seasons to gain solar heat prior to having to turn on the gas heater. You exude as much heat out of the cover as possible during pre-season and post-season. k
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Can you keep a solar blanket on your pool for a few days?
Yes, you can keep a solar blanket on your pool for a few days. It helps retain heat and reduces evaporation, making it beneficial for maintaining water temperature. However, it's important to remove the blanket if heavy rain or debris is expected, as it can weigh down the blanket and hinder its effectiveness. Regularly check for any buildup of debris or water on top of the blanket.
To heat an unheated pool what works better the Solar Fish or the Solar Blankets?
The solar fish works fine in my pool in the east end of long island. The fish leaks a small amount of alcohol on the surface of the pool which helps to maintain heat. The cost of each fish is approx. $25.00 and last about 2 months Although the solar fish do work fine they are best used where you will have people swimming a lot or where a traditional pool blanket will be impractical as they are far less efficient. When it comes to preventing chemical/water evaporation and heat loss, the liquid covers (fish/Heatsavr) reduce about 50% of the loss and a Solar blanket can reduce up to 90%. Also the fish are more expensive, depending on your swimming season and size of your pool you can spend anywhere from to $100~$200+/year on fish/Liquid cover, which is often more than you would pay for a blanket that will last many years.
How do you use solar blanket?
You lay it across the surface of the pool.
Does a solar blanket work when cloudy?
Solar blankets are less effective on cloudy days as they rely on direct sunlight to heat the pool water. However, they can still retain some heat and reduce evaporation even on overcast days. It's best to remove the blanket during cloudy periods to allow more sunlight to reach the water when possible.
How do solar pool covers work?
The pic associated with this answer has nothing to do with a Solar Cover or Solar Blanket. It looks as if these are solar panels for electricity. Solar blankets look like a stronger version of bubble wrap. Their primary purpose when they are laid on the water (bubble side down) is to keep whatever warmth the pool water has in it from escaping into the cooler air at night. They are usually a light blue or clear in color. Clear allows more sunlight into the pool to heat the water better.
Is the solar blanket more efficient on or off the pool when the sun is shining on the water?
On, it does not stop the sun from heating the water, it holds the heat in though. ( evaporation cools it quickly and the cover prevents this )
How do you heat a cheap intex pool?
With a solar blanket . They also have solar heaters you can hook up to them.
Can you leave a solar blanket on the pool for two day straight?
Yes.
What is The difference in a solar blanket and a solar cover?
They are the same thing basically. Pool Cover, Solar Cover, solar Blanket are all used interchangeably. It's basically some material, usually a plastic bubble mesh or vinyl covering that goes over the pool. The exception to this is Winter Cover which generally is heavier and designed to protect your pool during long winter months.
How increase pool temperature?
Pool temperatures can be increased by installing a pool heater. They can also be raised by using a solar blanket.
What glue will work on pool solar blanket?
If this blanket is vinyl as many are then use Aqua Seal or Seal All.
Can polaris pool cleaner run with solar blanket on pool?
It should work alright however the blanket may interfere a litle with the movement of the hose at the surface.
