S.R. Smith EnergySaver Cover

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drylo

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I understand this product is generally intended for use in commercial pools, but I'm curious if anyone has ever used or seen someone use this product (or something similar) for a residential cover. I have experience with these covers from many years ago, so am generally familiar with them, but I'd be interested in any feedback from people taking a similar approach with their residential pool. I would be talking about using this for a pool that is 60' long and something like 18' wide. I likely don't care to install an auto cover, but would like a durable thermal cover that could be used to help at least extend the season (paired with a heater) in Nashville -- and perhaps if insulation is good enough, keep the pool open through the winter (covered when not in use). Ideally it would be a cover that would be fairly easy to put on/off.

I suspect people may be inclined to comment that (1) this isn't a safety cover and (2) this cover is not the most aesthetically pleasing. I understand both -- I'm not concerned with the safety cover issue, and in theory this cover would be easy enough to remove that it could be removed as needed/desired (e.g. for a party, etc.), even in the relatively colder months.
 
Thank you -- yes, I've seen those types of covers. I'm admittedly not an expert on the topic (hence, asking questions), but the one I linked seems substantially different. Most of the "solar covers" I see out there marketed to residential use basically just look like a big sheet of bubble wrap -- and also seem to come pre-sized in sizes/shapes that don't really work for my application. The S.R. Smith EnergySaver is much more of a thick blanket (which is also sold custom to size).

Maybe I should have been more clear, but I guess in my mind I'm looking at this product thinking that it doesn't look like the solar covers that I see in a basic Google search, etc. -- and asking if anyone has gone with something like this vs. the bubble-wrap style solar cover. (Though I'm also open to hearing about people's experiences with any other solar covers.)
 
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SR Smith should have performance data for the product.

The main heat loss is due to evaporation, which is stopped by the cheapest cover.

Only a small percentage of heat is lost due to convection.

Some heat is lost to radiation and the SR Smith cover might do better at reducing radiation losses, but it might reduce heat gain from solar radiation.
 
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