Not having much success looking on-line for a simple floating (not attached to anything) blanket to cover our 15 X 30 in-ground pool. Aim is more to mitigate evaporation, than retain heat. We've a heat pump to warm up pool water during the day. Would like to just purchase whatever material is needed, and then cut it to fit pool. We live in south Florida, so pool is used all year 'round. All suggestions most welcome. Thanks very much.
Floating blanket
- Thread starter Henry M
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I have one of these.
- Jun 8, 2019
- 4,576
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I have one of these (just a different size):
www.solarcovers.com
Just got it yesterday, letting it set on the pool before we cut it to size.
Sun2Solar®Ultimate Solar Cover 16\' x 32\' Rectangular 1600 Series™ - SolarCovers.com
Sun2Solar® Ultimate Solar Cover - 1600 Series™ | SolarCovers.com | 16 x 32 Rectangular Solar Covers
Just got it yesterday, letting it set on the pool before we cut it to size.
- Jul 16, 2019
- 686
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
We bought this one and plan to cut it to size. It will still be a bit short on our steps, but it is what it is. lol
Amazon.com : Sun2Solar Blue 20-Foot-by-40-Foot Rectangle Solar Cover | 1200 Series | Heat Retaining Blanket for In-Ground and Above-Ground Rectangular Swimming Pools | Use Sun to Heat Pool | Bubble-Side Down : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Sun2Solar Blue 20-Foot-by-40-Foot Rectangle Solar Cover | 1200 Series | Heat Retaining Blanket for In-Ground and Above-Ground Rectangular Swimming Pools | Use Sun to Heat Pool | Bubble-Side Down : Garden & Outdoor
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- Jun 8, 2019
- 4,576
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Just did the initial trimming. Gonna wait for it to flatten in the sun a bit more then final trimming.
Wow. Thanks for posting this. Photographs almost always seem to tell more than words. Will you be putting it on & taking it off strictly by hand, or do you have a spool-type object to roll it on & off? Can you have the pump running while the cover is on? Beautiful house & yard.
- Jun 8, 2019
- 4,576
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Thanks! We will probably be doing it by hand. I can’t find a good place for a cover roller on our deck. It’s not very big, but we like it.
Pump has no issue running while it’s on the pool at all. It should hold well regardless of wind as well. We considered a clear one because they transmit heat better, but this is more to stop evaporation from our heater heating the pool, and we’ve heard the clear ones can look stained and rough after a bit. So we stuck with blue. Matches our liner pretty well too.
The information you provided helped me make the decision about pool cover. Like the one you have & will get that one. Thanks very much! Stay well.