If you have never seen a solar blanket, think of bubble wrap on steroids. These lightweight sheets of bubbles made of top-quality polyethylene and reinforced seams are treated to resist UV. Solar blankets are one of the least expensive ways to save you time and money on your pool. Here are five great reasons to use a solar blanket for your pool:

1. Increases water temperature – these sheets of little air bubbles heat up in the sun during the day. This heat then transfers to the water. Solar blankets can elevate water temperatures by up to 10C. If you use a pool heater, you will also see a significant reduction in heating costs which is always a plus.
2. Reduces heat evaporation – up to 70% of the energy used to heat your pool is normally lost through evaporation. All of that sun radiating downwards all day and heating up your pool, evaporates off the water and back in to the atmosphere if the process is not interrupted. By laying an insulating sheet on top of the water, the heat absorbed during the day stays in the water instead.
3. Extends your pool season – If you live in a northern climate, you may feel that pool season is far too short. Fortunately, modern technology has come to the rescue again. On its own, a solar blanket can extend your season by weeks as heat is trapped in the water. Match it up with a heater and you could be swimming for months longer than you are now.
4. Reduces chemicals and water replacement–Solar blankets can save you up to 40% of the water lost through evaporation. This means you will not have to fill your pool as often or run out and buy additional chemicals each time you need to treat the fill.
5. Keeps water cleaner – why leave your pool exposed to dust, dirt, leaves and whatever else blows your way when you can lay out a lightweight solar blanket to protect it instead? Solar blankets are so inexpensive that you may well recoup your investment in one season. Besides that, you will spend less time fishing out debris and have more time for lounging around the pool instead.

Solar blankets require very little maintenance and trimmed to fit even odd-shaped pools. If you want to handle the blanket yourself, consider investing in a reel that will help you wind it in and out. This makes storing your blanket a breeze and improves the lifespan of the product.

Solar blankets are used in different ways in different climates. If you live in a dry, windy area, consider covering the pool when you are not using it during the day. If you live in a warm, humid area, just cover it at night to keep the heat in the water. It’s that simple. Invest in a solar blanket to extend the season and save you time and money too. How can you lose?

If you have a question about solar blankets and other cost effective ways to keep you swimming pool warm, you can contact us here.