Protect solar cover when not in use

[kaybee620]

I just purchased a solar blanket/cover for my above ground pool and the saddle hooks to hold it while we are swimming. I have read that direct sunlight is harmful to the solar blanket when it is not on the pool. How am I supposed to protect it from the sun while it is laying in the hooks?

I am new to this forum (and to pool ownership in general) so any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP!

Most folks use a tarp and maybe some bungee cords to hold it.

 

[kaybee620]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely try a tarp which is something I had not considered.

 

[borjis]

Did your bubble cover not come with a white plastic cover?

the last 2 I bought did.

 

[pooldv]

Mine didn't, I got chooched.

 

[kaybee620]

No, all I received was the solar blanket itself. I bought a tarp today. Hope it works.

 

[camueller]

I was supposed to keep that white ripstop bag mine came in? Oops, I threw it away already. I can't imagine shoving my cover back in there anyway honestly. I made the DIY cover roller, and I just plan on rolling mine up and putting them in my storage room.