How Do You Use A Solar Blanket For A Swimming Pool?
Using a solar blanket on your pool can help extend the swimming season and enhance your pool experience. These blankets not only keep the pool water warm, they absorb heat from the sun and help heat the water as well. Solar blankets also reduce the amount of evaporation than can occur, while reducing the amount of leaves and other debris that can enter the pool. In turn, the protection they provide should help reduce the amount of chemicals needed to keep your pool clean and sanitized. Measure your pool to determine the correct blanket to purchase. Solar blankets or covers are available in different sizes and shapes, and can be trimmed to improve the fit. Prices vary according to size and quality of the blanket materials, so obtaining an accurate measurement can save you money. Unpack the blanket and unroll it onto the pool, with the bubbles facing the pool floor. Check the fit to see that there are no gaps that would allow heat to exit the pool. Leave the solar blanket on the pool no