Are solar blankets for pools worth it?
The short answer is yes. It has been scientifically proven by at least 3 studies that solar blankets help to warm swimming pools. They also help to retain pool heat at night, help to reduce humidity and help to save on energy costs.
How do you size a solar blanket for a 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 long does it take for a solar blanket to warm a pool?
Solar Blankets will add heat to the pool to a greater or lesser degree, depending on 1) amount of surface coverage and 2) amount of direct daily sunshine. For a pool that is completely covered by a solar blanket, and one that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight on the pool, a 10-15 degree F gain is not unusual.
What is the best solar pool blanket?
The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers
| Company | Forbes Advisor Rating | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Canvas Ultra 16 Mil Solar Blanket | 4.4 | Excellent |
| Blue Wave Clear Solar Blanket for Inground and Above Ground Pools (14-Mil) | 4.2 | Excellent |
| Intex Round Solar Cover | 4.2 | Excellent |
| Sun2Solar Blue 15-Foot Round Solar Cover | 1600 Series Style | 4.2 | Good |
What thickness solar cover is best?
between 12-mil and 16-mil
What Is The Best Thickness for a Solar Pool Cover? After testing, we found that any solar pool cover between 12-mil and 16-mil performed best for heat retention. Higher mil solar covers absorbed more heat and were found to be more durable against the sun damage, chemical resistance, and ripping.
Does a solar cover cause algae?
So while a solar cover won’t actually ‘turn your pool green’, it will warm your water by up to 8 degrees, so if the other conditions are right, adding a solar cover can easily accelerate algae growth, very rapidly. You need to get the water balance in your pool right before putting the cover back on.
How much bigger should your pool cover be than your pool?
Points A and B should be at least half the length of your pool apart from each other and should not cut across your pool at any point. In our example, the I30s is 30 feet long, so the distance between point A and point B needs to be at least 15 feet.
What size solar blanket do I need?
With a 115W SunPower Solar Blanket, which can supply a maximum power current of 5.8A with approximately 6hrs of sunlight a day, your blanket can supply 34.8Ah per day (5.8A x 6h = 34.8Ah). With 60Ah usable and 28.2Ah being used each day you have just over 2 days free camping (60Ah / 28.2Ah = 2.12).
Should you take solar blanket off during day?
For this reason solar covers (unlike solar rings) will actually block sunlight and keep heat out of the pool during the day – not magnifying the sun like many people will assume. So for these reasons a solar cover should be put on in the evening and removed in the morning, for maximum benefit.
How warm do solar heated pools get?
Right now, an unglazed solar system can heat a pool to 78-85 degrees Fahrenheit without much effort. Solar pool heating panels last about 20 years, so in that scenario you could be looking at about 17 years of cost savings.
What is the difference between a solar cover and a solar blanket?
Solar Cover Benefits Retain Heat – When the sun sets and the night air cools, heat in your pool water is lost. A solar blanket floating on the water keeps much of that heat from dissipating.
Should the bubbles be up on a solar cover?
Many people wonder if they should place their pool blanket bubbles up or down. So let’s clear this up once and for all: the resounding answer is bubbles DOWN.