SOLAR COVERS FOR A POOL

Next to having a pool in Death Valley, a solar cover is probably one of the best things to have for your pool. Not only do they raise the water temperature ten to fifteen degrees, they also reduce evaporation (important in drought areas), and help reduce chemical costs by keeping debris out. If you don't have one I would strongly suggest you look into it. There are also solar cover reels to keep them rolled up and out of the way when the pool is in use. If you have a solar cover follow these steps to increase the life of your cover.

1. Always cover the solar blanket when not in use and if possible store it in the shade. Keep it out of sun until you put it back on the pool.
2. NEVER allow anyone to walk on top of or swim beneath you solar cover. They will drown.
3. Keep the blanket clean. Use a vinyl cleaner to remove the build up of oils and dirt.
4. Use oxidizer for regular shocking. If you shock with chlorine leave the solar cover off at least 24 hours.

Storing the solar cover in the sun or leaving it on after shocking with chlorine will void the warranty on solar covers. Most should last three years and some will last as long as five years. When should you get rid of it? When the bubbles start to come off it is time to get a new one.

GETTING STARTED | PROPER WATER BALANCE | OFF TO A GOOD START | ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

SHOCKING YOUR POOL | CHEMICAL HANDLING AND STORAGE | SOLAR COVERS | POOL VIDEO | MAIN PAGE