Thursday, July 23, 2015

Guide To The Different Types Of Pool Covers And The Advantages Each Has To Offer

By April Briggs


When summer arrives, swimming season comes with it which is very exciting, especially for those with a backyard swimming pool. The downside to this is all the work of getting the water the right temperature, keeping it clean, and balancing the chemicals. The use of any of these types of pool covers is an effective solution to many of these problems which Minnesota residents with pools should seriously consider.

There are several kinds of covers on the market to enhance and improve the use of swimming pools. The particular construction of the cover determines how it will accomplish this task, and the price and work involved in installation varies accordingly.

A solar cover is made from lightweight plastic that resembles bubble wrap and traps light and heat from the sun's rays during the day and holds in warmth overnight which can result in a considerable reduction in heating costs and it also cuts evaporation, which saves on water and chemicals. It is one of the less expensive options, but is generally requires the additional purchase of a roller cover for ease of use.

The modern simplicity and safety of the automatic cover makes it a popular choice, but it does come with a higher price tag as one would expect and it takes more work to install it. Yet it makes it impossible for anyone to fall in the pool when closed, and works by just pressing a button. Both the track and snap-down style also help conserve water and chemicals, resulting in money saved.

Excellent for the prevention of troublesome algae-growth, the thermal blanket effectively blocks UV rays that encourage this problem. What's more, they offer even more warmth retention than their solar counterparts, and also keep costs associated with water and chemicals down through lower evaporation. Made from an insulating foam material, they cost a bit more than solar covers.

Useful for more than just end-of-season pool closure, a winter cover can also be used year-round. Durable in design, they are secured by anchors and usually made from strong polyethylene and are great for protecting pools from damage caused by the elements and also keep out leaves, dirt and other debris. They help slow down algae-growth, but do not hold heat or reduce evaporation as much as some other types of blankets.

A "hidden" cover is the perfect choice for those who are concerned about compromising their yard's appearance. Made to be discreet, these cover designs consist of a blanket and roller component which is neatly contained within a housing capped with a lid that is situated at one of the pool's ends. Use is easy, just a flip of the lid and rolling the cover out over the pool's surface is all it takes.

Other covering options for pools include the solar ring and the leaf net. A solar ring is similar to a solar cover but they are even more effective for transferring heat the pool's deepest sections. A leaf net is a type of cover which may be in-ground or above-ground and is often used in conjunction with a winter cover that serves the purpose of trapping any loose leaves which would otherwise float on the water's surface and clog up the filter.




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