What size solar blanket do I need for my pool?

What size solar blanket do I need for my pool?

To determine what size solar pool cover you need, simply measure the longest and widest points of the pool. When the cover is installed, it’s best to completely covers the water surface so there aren’t any gaps for heat to escape.

How do I stop my solar blanket from blowing up my pool?

To keep my solar cover from blowing off the pool, we lay pvc pipes (capped on both ends) across the cover. You can fill them with something first to give some added weight if you wanted I suppose, but I don’t. I have 4 or 5 of these and I just lay them in various places across the cover.

How long can you leave a solar blanket on a pool?

The main problem with leaving your blanket on for a few days or maybe even weeks is the damage that the cover will endure. The blanket is exposed for too long to chlorine and the bubbles will tend to pop very quicly and the plastic will start to fall off.

Does a solar pool cover go bubble side up or down?

Useful Tips for your Solar Blanket Pool Cover Bubble side goes down! There is more of the cover that will touch the water and the surface tension helps hold the cover on the water. Also the sunlight seems to get focused by these bubbles like lots of little magnifying glasses. The flat side goes up.

Does a solar cover have to cover the whole pool?

What’s great is that you don’t need to cover your entire pool to reap the benefits. Many pools are kidney shaped, but you can float a rectangular cover over only a portion of the pool, and it’ll still help considerably. Covers can be dangerous!

Can you cover a zero edge pool?

Vanishing edge pools, sometimes referred to as negative edge pools or infinity edge pools, can be covered without sacrificing their unique beauty. Pool Covers, Inc. developed the technique to cover this unique style of pool.

Should I cover my pool every night?

Covering a heated swimming pool at night will reduce heat loss. For a swimming pool that relies on the sun for heat, covering it at night can still make it warm enough to swim in the next day, instead of losing all the heat overnight when the temperatures drop.

Should you leave solar blanket pool during day?

How do I keep my solar cover from blowing away?

The best way to prevent large build ups of ice is to keep the water level on top of the pool cover to a minimum. You will want to keep a half inch of water on top of the pool cover to keep it from blowing during heavy winds.

How do you put a solar blanket on a pool?

If your pool is rectangular, round or oval and you were able to find a cover that is your exact pool size, then the job of installing your solar blanket is pretty easy – simply lay the cover on the pool with the bubble side facing down, and the smooth side facing up.

How do you cut a blanket for a freeform pool?

If you have a freeform pool and need to cut the blanket to fit, the best way to do it would be to get a helper to stretch the cover out taut over the pool to pull out the packing wrinkles. Place some light weights around the cover to hold it in place. Nothing too heavy or sharp of course, you don’t want to damage the cover.

What can I use to extend the life of my solar blanket?

Using solar blanket reels can extend the life of your solar blanket, keeping it rolled up prevents pinching and folding, and protects the cover from (some) damaging UV rays. Reels also make it easier to clean the cover while removing it from the pool, and lets you roll the cover out of the way, or into the shade.

How to choose the best solar pool cover?

To determine which size solar pool cover is best you really just need to measure the longest and widest points of the pool, this will ensure you purchase a cover that you can cut to fit if necessary, but will still be able to cover the whole pool. Solar covers are available in round, oval, or rectangular shapes of various sizes.