I need opinions on the most effective daytime use for our solar cover, which is a clear(opaque) diamond pattern roll-up unit that covers fully our 18x36 in-ground pool that is full-on sun in the summer. Obviously, we use it every night to preserve all the warmth we can and to prevent frogs from getting trapped in the skimmer. During the daytime, though, I'm wondering if it isn't a mixed bag of results. Theoretically, if left over the pool it should help heat it. But I don't know if my experience after one season agrees with that -- even if my cold-blooded wife insists i leave it on as much as possible. And I wonder how it's affecting chlorine loss in full sun or shade. Are there definitive guidelines nearly everyone uses in managing their covers during the day? I would like to maximize mine as best I can. Any input would be appreciated!
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- Thread starter CeeElGee78
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Hi Cee,
having the cover installed during the day will help with loosing FC to UV rays as well as retain heat. Beyond that, no real benefit one way or the other except maybe keep a little wind blown debris out of the pool.
having the cover installed during the day will help with loosing FC to UV rays as well as retain heat. Beyond that, no real benefit one way or the other except maybe keep a little wind blown debris out of the pool.
