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I am looking to try a solar cover for the first time. My understanding was that a solar cover would help to heat the pool a little in addition to its main benefit of retaining heat, and that thicker was better (e.g. 16 mil vs 8 mil). Point well taken about it needing to be manageable so that it actually gets used. I have a free-form pool shape and I am here in NJ. My electric heater seems to add 1/2 degree per hour on a good day. Thoughts/recommendations?
Also, I was wondering if anyone has created a DIY manual reel (or 3) say by attaching straps to a PVC pipe and adding a crank at the end to make removing section of cover and storing them easier? Thanks!
I am looking to try a solar cover for the first time. My understanding was that a solar cover would help to heat the pool a little in addition to its main benefit of retaining heat, and that thicker was better (e.g. 16 mil vs 8 mil). Point well taken about it needing to be manageable so that it actually gets used. I have a free-form pool shape and I am here in NJ. My electric heater seems to add 1/2 degree per hour on a good day. Thoughts/recommendations?
Also, I was wondering if anyone has created a DIY manual reel (or 3) say by attaching straps to a PVC pipe and adding a crank at the end to make removing section of cover and storing them easier? Thanks!