Does a 12-mil solar blanket mean it is going to be 12 millimeters thick?
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Yes, but that includes the raised bubble top, not just the sheet itself. I must say that this is the thickest solar blanket that I have owned and it keeps the water between 86 and 90 degrees depending on the outside temperature during the summer. Even when overcast (which doesn't happen often in Arizona) it keeps the water temperature around 82 degrees.
1933095
No, MIL is not millimeters. The abbreviation for millimeters in mm. Mil is .001 of an inch and is a common measurement for plastic sheeting and paper. the average sheet of paper is about 4 mils. So the 12 mil thickness of the solar blanket is about 3 sheets of paper. I went out and measure the solar blanket. it is about 2mm. It is actually much thinner than the last one I bought at a pool store. It heats the pool water quickly, I am just not sure how long it will last.
1933096
Based on the blanket I purchased, yes. But this includes the "bubble" feature. The product is a heavy duty version of bubble wrap material. 12 millimeters is just under 1/2". In reality the total thickness seems somewhat less than that. But they work really well for controlling evaporation and it has brought the temperature of my unheated pool to the mid '70s. Very nice here in coastal southern california.
1512758
No, it shouldn't make it thick. Not sure of what you consider thick, but it's not bulky or anything like that
1217757
No it isn't 10mm thick. 10mm is .4 inches. They mislabeled this item. They meant 10mil not millimeters. 10mil is .010 inches, as in 10 thousandths of an inch.
501542
Teri: Since I gave the blanket as a gift to my son and daughter-in-law when they got married, I cannot check its thickness. However, the blanket is definitely heavy, which is both a plus and a negative for those who don't want something heavy on top of them while they sleep. If I had to guess, I would say that the blanket is about 3/8" thick, and it is very warm and durable, without frizzy particles filling the air around it. I got it for them as it will be very warm when they want it, and will last them the rest of their lives. Not relative to your question, but still potentially important, is that the blanket cost a couple of hundred dollars less from Amazon than it did from the Hudson Bay Blanket people. I don't know of any other source for wool blankets of this calibre, and wish I had one myself. Hope this helps. B.
822370
Thickness, in mm, is not stated. However, these bags are NOT the kind that tear easily or you can stick your hand through. These are great bags that do the job well.
2028180
It does not say anywhere that it is 11 millimeters thick, it says 11mil. mil is a term used for thickness of a material such as plastic sheeting and tape. mil is slang for .0001. So this tape is 2 inches wide, 55 years long and 11 mil thickness (adhesive to finished side) look up mil thickness a search engine.
675322
The one I ordered is 4 mil of thickness. Now figure if it is thin or thick enough for you.
527744
Explaining Paper Thickness vs. WeightCover/Card Stock varies in thickness and weight. For example, a 10 pt card is 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) thick (roughly corresponding to a weight of 250 grams per square meter); a 12 pt card is 0.012 inches (0.3048 millimeters).
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I purchased a 12 mil vs 16 mil clear cover from a company in Tonawanda, NY. They were most helpful and told me that you do not want a cover that is too heavy or you won't use it and that even though they sold different shaped bubbles for the covers that really did not make a difference. My two piece solar roller has sections about 12' x 15' and at 12 mil they are manageable.
302133
Sorry, I cannot answer this one. I used it for making solar cookers. It is very reflective, and I like the 2 mil thickness.
208396
It is approx. 1 1/2 inch thick. And measuring length and width at the widest sections it is approx 12 inches by 12 inches.
1182158
I have a 12x32 sized pool and the solar blanket had plenty of room even after it was fully wrapped on the pole. The Pole you buy separate and comes in 3 pieces which connect into each other. I got a 12ft pole and it already accounted for the poles to overlap and it worked perfectly.
977949
I measured it at the bubble and it appears to be about 3/10 cm. It is thick, but the package doesn't give the gage. The bubbles (like bubble wrap) are what give this thermal blanket its insulative quality.
1057973
I have read that it is a full quarter inch thick. That is what mine measures.
1505898
No, Its not a full sized blanket. Its big enough for a small child. Very well made though.
1217760
It's definitely not 1 cm thick, that would pretty much be insanely thick. It is polyethylene, and in my opinion it's a very solid tarp. I use it mostly for camping, it does great against water.
362137
Not sure, but I can comment that they same to only last about 8-12 months in Az. sun. I believe I would go with cheaper solar blanket next time.