When summer rolls around again, with it comes pool season. As eager as those who own swimming pools may be to get back in the water, they are likely not looking forward to the ongoing work associated with keeping the water clean, warm, dirt-free, and with the proper balance of chemicals. Although a certain amount of maintenance is inevitable, pool covers can help make it somewhat less for Minnesota pool owners who are looking to save time spent on upkeep.
Each cover style has been designed to make operating and using swimming pools easier and with fewer hassles. They differ in terms of construction and the materials they are made from, which affects the way in which they are used, how they can be installed, and their cost.
A solar cover is made from lightweight plastic that resembles bubble wrap and traps light and heat from the sun's rays during the day and holds in warmth overnight which can result in a considerable reduction in heating costs and it also cuts evaporation, which saves on water and chemicals. It is one of the less expensive options, but is generally requires the additional purchase of a roller cover for ease of use.
Perhaps the safest, simplest to use style is the automatic cover. Although more costly to purchase and install, they are easily controlled by the push of a button, and reduce evaporation and water costs, but they also offer a high degree of safety, as they can prevent anyone from falling in the water. There are two designs, snap-down and track.
Excellent for the prevention of troublesome algae-growth, the thermal blanket effectively blocks UV rays that encourage this problem. What's more, they offer even more warmth retention than their solar counterparts, and also keep costs associated with water and chemicals down through lower evaporation. Made from an insulating foam material, they cost a bit more than solar covers.
Winter covers are normally heavier and made of polyethylene or a similar material. They must be anchored down to the ground and are most often used for closure at the end of the season, however it is possible to use them throughout the year as well as a cover that will discourage algae, keep debris out, and protect against damage caused by the elements. However, they are less efficient when it comes to retaining heat and limiting evaporation.
Those who do not want a cover that will detract from the beauty of their yard may prefer a hidden cover. They consist of a roller and blanket unit which is contained in a discreet housing at one of the pool's ends and is covered by a lid. Simple to use, all one has to do is lift the lid of the housing and roll out the cover across the surface of the water.
Another option may be either the solar ring or the leaf net. The former helps heat up the deepest sections of pools, and the latter, which may be used along with a winter cover as an in-ground or above-ground design, keeps leaves out of the filter system and prevents clogging.
Each cover style has been designed to make operating and using swimming pools easier and with fewer hassles. They differ in terms of construction and the materials they are made from, which affects the way in which they are used, how they can be installed, and their cost.
A solar cover is made from lightweight plastic that resembles bubble wrap and traps light and heat from the sun's rays during the day and holds in warmth overnight which can result in a considerable reduction in heating costs and it also cuts evaporation, which saves on water and chemicals. It is one of the less expensive options, but is generally requires the additional purchase of a roller cover for ease of use.
Perhaps the safest, simplest to use style is the automatic cover. Although more costly to purchase and install, they are easily controlled by the push of a button, and reduce evaporation and water costs, but they also offer a high degree of safety, as they can prevent anyone from falling in the water. There are two designs, snap-down and track.
Excellent for the prevention of troublesome algae-growth, the thermal blanket effectively blocks UV rays that encourage this problem. What's more, they offer even more warmth retention than their solar counterparts, and also keep costs associated with water and chemicals down through lower evaporation. Made from an insulating foam material, they cost a bit more than solar covers.
Winter covers are normally heavier and made of polyethylene or a similar material. They must be anchored down to the ground and are most often used for closure at the end of the season, however it is possible to use them throughout the year as well as a cover that will discourage algae, keep debris out, and protect against damage caused by the elements. However, they are less efficient when it comes to retaining heat and limiting evaporation.
Those who do not want a cover that will detract from the beauty of their yard may prefer a hidden cover. They consist of a roller and blanket unit which is contained in a discreet housing at one of the pool's ends and is covered by a lid. Simple to use, all one has to do is lift the lid of the housing and roll out the cover across the surface of the water.
Another option may be either the solar ring or the leaf net. The former helps heat up the deepest sections of pools, and the latter, which may be used along with a winter cover as an in-ground or above-ground design, keeps leaves out of the filter system and prevents clogging.
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