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.
They work by using the tiny bubbles on the bottom to keep air in that's warm and cool air out.
solar energy can work in your home when you add solar panels to your roof.
solar street lights work by a solar panel.
No, Wind power is just a renewable energy. Solar energy only covers energy from the sun.
yes, solar energy will work anywhere where light from the sun shines.
Yes they do work at night they are mention to keep heat in.
You can purchase pool blankets online from www.poolproducts.com or www.solarcovers.com. You can also purchase pool solar covers from www.doheny.com
Thermal pool covers prevent water from evaporating. They help in locking the heat in the pool. So, the water stays hot for longer time. Unlike regular pool covers, thermal pool covers are made of special thermoplastic material, which attracts sun rays. So, the cover functions as solar heater and warms up the water using natural solar energy. So, thought you spend a little more for thermal pool covers, they help in saving electricity and water bills in the long run.
It is depends on the type, brand and size. It cost about $219 for the 10m x 6m solar swimming pool blanket cover and $512 for the solar pool cover 500 micron series.
Leisure Living offers solar swimming pool covers starting at $16.99 . Prices depend on size and type of liner. For more information please visit the following link, and click on "solar pool covers" on the right hand side: http://www.poolsupplies.com/ www.cheappoolproducts.com/Solar~Blankets~Pool~Cover~Reels_62~supplies.html - I reviewed this web site and it seems like a good place to start looking.
My research online suggests that the 'bubble wrap' technology is standard for solar pool covers since the bubbles form the trapped heat layer. Regular pool covers do come in other styles, including mesh, vinyl or plastic as well as manual or motorized.
Yes they do. Plus they are safer most are capable of generating more heat that a solar cover. The effect is that Solar Sun Rings with 70% to 80% coverage outperform bubble pack covers with 100% coverage. cheers mark tahiliani (jm)
Pool Pumps are designed and built to work hard. You may create some additional back pressure by adding solar panels. as long as the pump is sufficient to fill the solar panels with water you should have no harm done by adding solar to your pool
Yes, buy the closest size to your shape of pool, roll it out onto pools surface and trim to fit as closely as possible .
Yes, they are well worth the cost.
Usually not. How long is the pool? Custom covers are available -- for a price that may exceed regular cover pricing. K
Most pool covers are typically made of a UV-stabilized polyethylene or polypropylene; some are also made with a deterioration resistant vinyl.