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Should Solar Cover Bubbles Up Or Down? Let’s begin that with a simple answer: solar pool covers should face down, always. These covers generally work in the way the sun rays heating the air trapped within the bubbles. The heat, therefore, is then transferred into the pool water.
Should the bubbles be up or down on pool solar cover?
Many people wonder if they should place their pool blanket bubbles up or down. So let’s clear this up once and for all: the resounding answer is bubbles DOWN. Your pool blanket is designed to absorb heat and then transfer this heat into your pool water.
Which way does the solar cover go?
Carefully unfold it, and spread it over the pool surface, bubble side down, smooth side up. If you can, leave it in the sun for a couple of hours to give the cover time to ‘relax’. When it is ready, smooth the cover out, over the pool surface, getting rid of wrinkles and air pockets.
Which side of pool cover faces up?
You should put the bubbles down. The bubbles need to face the water and the smoother side faces up. Solar covers work by trapping heat that would otherwise be lost. The pockets of air created between the cover and the surface of the water heat up, trapping heated air next to the water to keep your pool warm.
Does a pool warm up faster with the cover on or off?
Air bubbles in the pool cover act as an insulator in a similar way that your thermos would keep water warm. A pool cover will, therefore, keep your pool water warmer for longer.
Which side of pool cover goes down?
In most cases the black side of the cover goes down. Anchor the pool cover accordingly – for in ground pools you’ll use water tubes or in some cases sand bags to help weigh down the edges of the winter pool cover.
Should I keep my solar cover on during the day?
You can leave your pool cover on any time you’re not swimming. In fact, it’s recommended. During daylight hours, the more you keep the pool cover on, the more efficiently it will heat your pool.
Do solar covers actually work?
Conclusion: Solar Covers do really work! Both to retain heat and reduce humidity, and when used on outdoor pools, they also add heat to the pool (Liquid Solar does not add heat). There’s no apparent shortcut, the larger, bulkier solar pool covers just do a better job! Even if they are a pain in the neck.
Why does the black side of a pool cover go down?
Whether it’s an above ground or in ground pool, winter covers prevent leaves, dirt, and debris from falling into the pool during the winter. If you own an Arctic Armor winter cover place it black side down, as this is the proper configuration for when the cover is actually installed on the pool.
How long does it take for a solar cover to warm a pool?
Directly convert solar radiation into usable heat: In an in-ground pool, a cover can increase the water temperature by 5 degrees F for each 12 hours of coverage.
How long can you leave a solar cover on your pool?
Also, most solar blankets have a useful life of two to seven years. Another benefit of a solar blanket is that it saves chemicals. When water evaporates, you need to add fresh untreated water to keep the level at the middle of the tile line.
How many degrees will a solar cover heat a pool?
Heat Retention Solar covers work to raise the temperature by the pool up to 12 degrees because the tiny air pockets capture heat from the sun and transfer it to the pool water while also acting as insulators to prevent heat from escaping off of the surface of the water.
Does leaving a pool cover on cause algae?
So while a solar cover won’t actually ‘turn your pool green’, it will warm your water by up to 8 degrees, so if the other conditions are right, adding a solar cover can easily accelerate algae growth, very rapidly. This will remove the phosphate build up, (the algae food), and thus, the algae starves.
When should I put a solar blanket on my pool?
If you are using a heater, a solar blanket is a must have item, as you can lose 50% or more of the heat gained, overnight due to the heat transfer into the cold air.
Does a solar cover cause algae?
Simply fitting a solar pool cover will not make the pool go green. However, because solar covers will warm the water, they can accelerate algae growth. You need to change the pool conditions to prevent algae growth.
Are pool solar blankets worth it?
So, do solar pool covers actually work? The short answer is yes. It has been scientifically proven by at least 3 studies that solar blankets help to warm swimming pools. They also help to retain pool heat at night, help to reduce humidity and help to save on energy costs.
What is the best color for a solar pool cover?
Dark Blue solar covers do the best job at keeping the heat in a pool, and although heat absorption and convection is higher with a darker colored solar blanket, the net heat gain during the day is less than with clear blankets.
