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Is the solar blanket more efficient on or off the pool when the sun is shining on the water?
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∙ 11y ago
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 )
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Should you leave the vinyl pool cover on when using a solar blanket or does the pool cover above the solar blanket hinder the solar blanket's performance?
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.
What side of a solar blanket should be in the water?
The side with the bubbles sticking out
Does covering pool with solar blanket make water cloudy?
No. Assuming the water has been treated/is balanced.
If there's a solar blanket on the pool water surface during a heavy rain will the solar blanket sink under the surface or will it keep floating?
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.
When is it necessary to remove a solar blanket from a pool and is removal necessary to maintain oxygen levels in the water?
A solar blanket is an inexpensive way to heat your pool water. It should not stay on during the of season. I recommend a winter pool cover. However, the heat fgenerated from the solar cover absorbs a significant amount of chlorine and tends to lower the Ph level in the pool. I suggest you regularly, atleast once a week, check the chemical levels in the pool water.
What is the most efficient alternative hot water heating in NC?
If an instant, on demand water heater is to expensive or for some reason not an option for you, look into solar.
How do you make schools energy efficient?
you have to : use energy efficient light bulbs solar panels motion sensitive taps ( so water dont drip) unplug electric things
What does Madawaska mean?
Mada = "shining" Waska = "water" To the Natives this word meant "shining water".
Will 24 ft diameter pool heat faster by the sun or with a solar blanket during the day?
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 you have your pool filter set to run 12 hours a day from 8am to 8pm would it be better to reduce this and Polaris usage by using a solar blanket?
Yes, you could reduce the time that your filter and Polaris systems run if you started using a solar blanket to help keep dirt and debris out of the pool. The solar blanket will also warm the water at the same time thereby reducing the time your heating system is required also. However, be sure to still run the filter enough to provide at least one to two turns of the water per day to ensure proper filtering. Hope this helps ...
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.
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.
