No. Assuming the water has been treated/is balanced.
Leaving the solar blanket on for extended periods can lead to poor circulation and lack of oxygen in the pool. This can cause the water to become stagnant and promote the growth of algae and bacteria, leading to cloudy water. It's important to regularly remove the solar blanket to allow for proper water circulation and maintain water quality.
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.
Remove the vinyl cover when using a solar blanket to warm the water. If the vinyl cover is used at the same time as the solar blanket, the vinyl cover absorbs most of the heat and then transfers the heat into the air or water between the vinyl cover and the solar blanket. Then the heat transfers to the solar blanket and then, finally, into the water. When this happens, a lot of heat remains in the vinyl cover and air/water between the two covers instead of getting into the water. It is preferable to have the heat absorbed by the solar cover and then transfer directly into the water. Hope this helps... Too much redundancy in pool covers.
Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.
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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.
It will keep floating. Some of the water will remain on the top of the cover, but most will run off the side and enter the pool.
A good solar blanket is durable, UV-resistant, and able to effectively retain and transfer heat from the sun to the pool water. A bad solar blanket may be low quality, prone to tearing or deteriorating quickly, and may not effectively heat or maintain the pool temperature.
Bubbles on a solar blanket can break and come off due to various reasons such as exposure to the sun's UV rays, chemical imbalance in the pool water, poor maintenance, and age of the solar blanket. Wind, rough handling, and high temperatures can also contribute to the breaking and detachment of bubbles. Regularly cleaning and storing the solar blanket properly when not in use can help prevent this issue.
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Adding a solar blanket will definitely increase the amount of heat gained and held by the water each day compared to using no solar blanket at all. And remember to keep the solar blanket on at night also to keep the heat from the day in the water rather than transferring to the air. Hope this helps ... I disagree. While I have no "data" either way, my experience (and common sense) tells me: On a sunny calm (not windy) and warm day, you will gain more heat with the solar blanket off than on (since the blanket actually blocks some of the sun). On a windy, cloudy, or cold day, evaporation cooling may be greater than the sun warming effect so leaving the blanket on makes sense. Leaving it on day or night also makes sense if conserving water or chemicals is your main goal (reduced evaporation). Leaving it on at night or when the temperature of the water exceeds that of the air by some amount also makes sense. Leaving it off day and night early in the season when the water is colder than the air also makes sense (it will hold the cold in). Leaving it on too long (day or night) makes your pool green. Make any sense?
If a solar blanket is sinking in heavy rain while the pump is running, it may indicate that the blanket is not properly secured or designed to handle excess water. Heavy rainfall can cause the blanket to become waterlogged and heavy, leading it to sink. Additionally, the pump may not be effectively removing water from the pool, resulting in a buildup that overwhelms the blanket. It’s essential to regularly monitor the situation and adjust the pump settings or remove the blanket during severe weather.