Will this cover allow the sun to warm the water?
1546408
Yes the cover will allow the sun to warm your pool if the pool is not in the shade. I will warn you though that the warming with the cover on will produce alot of algae on the bottom of your pool. Also the cover collected rain water and ended up ripping. it was still use-able but it took some maneuvering.
1612055
I would guess so, without the cover. Nothing in the info says anything about water....just extreme heat and cold weather.
1732208
This is simply a solar cover to heat the water. It sits on top of the water with no ties clip or snaps. It's primary design is not to keep debris out of the pool, but to warm it.
1054615
Maybe a little, but if you leave it in the sun the water will definitely get warm. It's thin and meant to be very lightweight, so I wouldn't say insulation is it's primary purpose.
2277440
In my opinion, yes. Insulation works both ways, it would help retain the temp of water in a tank as well as help prevent the contents from gaining heat in the sun.
144773
Since the cover just floats on the top of the water, I don't see any reason it wouldn't work as well on above ground pools. Ours decreased our bill to heat by at least 50%, and stopped evaporation loss.
846218
I did not actually measure it out for accuracy but I needed something to cover an 18' x 18' pool and it covers it well.... I have had no issues thus far. It keeps the water and family cool in the hot Louisiana sun.
1974513
I keep mine covered on my dock and it works good. Keeps out the rain water. What I can't say is how long it will hold up to the sun because this is the first summer we've used it. It does keep water out and hornets, etc. that like to nest in my canoe.
354857
Yes, it has several holes throughout to let rain water enter. Just to be clear, what I got is a solar cover that lays directly on the water.
643379
You mean "solar" as in to heat the pool, above the pool ? Because my pool also came with the top cover for when not in use and mine stays plenty warm just from the sun. I live in California and I am actually thinking about putting a canopy over mine so it won't get so hot.
954414
Depends out outdoor temp, but it will always loose temp when cover is removed, and also more water lost to evaporation.
1769400
Yes it is porous material so the water will seep through if you water slowly. It also blocks the sun from drying out the ground so you will have to water less.
843927
not really. it would block out the sun, but not some thing that you can really see out of.
1225495
So, long as it is not boiling water you'll be just fine. I've been surprised at just how much the sun can REALLY heat up the water in this thing!
1215311
obviously there will be some slack because of your dimensions. this is a great temporary cover. it will last you about a year for a waterproof cover, then a water repellent after that. the sun will break it down quickly. id recommend a good fabric sealer to spray on it.
1908904
It does, but only the top 4 inches or so, 2 years ago when we had a very hot summer, I had to keep it off the water was 80 degree's. It really does depend on the temp
548341
It all depends on the time of year. It will provide good protection from 73 degree (Fahrenheit) water and up.