It’s summer time and most households are thinking of opening their pools again for the season. On the other hand, are you aware that a solar pool cover can in fact let you use your swimming pool at the earlier times of the year, and even in chilly months? Additionally, if you reside in a sunny location, this is a good means to get more out of your pool, so begin channeling the sun's natural energy, and help in contributing something for saving the earth, go green!

The pool covers have 2 traits that permit it to function effectively. Firstly, they take in the sun's rays and heat through a system of air pockets. These air pockets look very much like the plastic bubble wrap that we use for protecting breakable items especially when moving them. The plastic bubbles and the air suck up heat from the sun and then pass it on to the water via a proficient layer underneath.

The layer underneath also does the second purpose of the cover. This layer operates as kind of a one-way street, letting in the heat from the outside, and at the same time, locking in the heat that is in the water. This is possible thorough a modern UV-resistant material. With this, the heat trapped in the water can’t escape.

In general, a solar swimming pool cover can be use anytime as long as the sun shines. However, they are best in sunny climates, even if they also have cool temperatures in the spring and falls seasons. In these types of weather, the solar pool cover can add more weeks or even months to the swimming season. It is also important to make sure the solar pool cover reels will work properly so if bad weather pops up you’ll be able to cover the pool quickly.

Generally, solar pool covers are not costly. For an average 12'x24' swimming pool, the price of the cover may range from $300-$500 (for the best solar pool cover). This is a bit higher than its plastic pool cover counterpart. But keep in mind that you will be saving more money both on your water and electric bills.  Investing in a good cover also means investing in a good swimming pool solar cover reel as well so the cover can work effectively.  

Of course, a good solar cover for pool (or pools) will help you save money. They do this in more ways than one. Moreover, they lessen the need to use gas or electricity to warm up the water through locking in the heat that is already in the water and putting in more when the sun shines.

Water evaporation is also prevented and so, you will be able to save on water as you don’t have to refill the pool with water too often.  This is even the case if you purchase a  
clear solar pool cover or a liquid solar pool cover.  

The solar pool cover can be simply rolled in or out just like you do when folding the old plastic pool covers. Although the solar cover may be a bit thicker compared to the older types, the solar pool cover reel that is utilized to roll them may be a bit bigger too. Any other feature of the cover is similar to the standard pool cover. In this case, it is really hassle-free to use.