I got a 16 mil thick clear solar cover for my pool last Oct/Nov. It is now shedding the bubbles quickly. I have a 4 yr warranty on it and would like to try to limp it through next summer before getting it replaced under warranty. We're in Tucson and I use the cover year round, although I sometimes leave it off for a few days to let the water cool when the pool gets too hot.
Questions:
1) How good are the manufacturers about honoring the warranty?
2) What is the normal lifespan of a solar pool cover in Tucson? My pool cleaner said that they generally only last a couple of years.
3) During the daytime, I roll it up and have it next to the pool. The pool is 28' x 15' so I roll it up so the 28' long roll sits next to the pool. Should I try to cover it? If so, what kind of cover do you recommend?
Thanks in advance.