Above Ground Pool Solar Cover: How Much It Actually Heats the Water and What It Cannot Do

Above Ground Pool Solar Cover

A solar cover can raise above ground pool water temperature by 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sun and cut evaporation loss by thousands of gallons a year, which matters a lot if you’re filling from a well. What it cannot do is keep anyone safe. A floating solar cover is not rated to … Read more

Above Ground Pool Covers: Solar, Winter, and Safety Covers Each Do One Job, Not All Three

Above Ground Pool Covers

Above ground pool covers are not interchangeable, and mixing them up is where most owners get into trouble. A solar cover heats the water and cuts evaporation. A winter cover, paired with an air pillow, protects the pool structure during closing. A safety cover is the only one built to keep a person or pet … Read more