Owners of a pool know that energy saving is urgently needed due to the constantly rising prices. A cheap option is the solar film , which is suitable for power generation. The purse is happy about some relief. What exactly one solar film is, where the advantages lie, which areas of application exist and what should be considered when buying, will be explained in the following guide.

What is a solar foil?

The solar film is suitable, just like the solar module, for the generation of electricity. It can be used for both private and public buildings and is easy to install. For the assembly no additional subframe is needed. For the attachment of the film at a certain point is often sufficient a special, double-sided duct tape, As a result, it can also be installed on larger hall roofs or roof landscapes. This is possible directly from the role. The other advantages of the film are, in addition to the ease of installation, the low weight, the flexible size, the resistance to breakage and flexibility.

Uses of the solar film

The solar film It is mostly used as pool heating or as insulation for a swimming pool. It raises the water temperature, in part by 8 degrees, and is therefore also referred to as heat or bubble wrap. The sun’s rays pass through the film and thus heat the pool water. The foil dams up the heat that is gained during the day pooland thus minimizes the heat loss due to evaporation from an uncovered pool. It is placed on the pool or pool at night to prevent it from cooling down. The solar foil is easy to cut and therefore suitable for different sizes. With the film, not only the fun is increased, but also significantly extended the bathing season. At the same time, the pool is kept clean, thus reducing the consumption of water and chemical agents. The film prevents or inhibits dirt, leaves, insects and even algae growth.

The fields of application of the solar film are manifold:

* Swimming Pool and swimming pool
* Solar cars
* Boats and yachts
* Camping
* Sunshades
* Roofs with a low load capacity
* rounded or undulating roofs
* Facades

Buy solar film – what should be respected?

It is important to pay attention to a good quality when buying, because often cheap airplanes dissolve the air chambers. As far as strength is concerned, it should not be less than 400mμ, since otherwise the performance will decrease rapidly and the film usually only lasts for a maximum of one year. In terms of material, polyethylene (PE) is recommended because it is UV and chlorine water resistant. For a larger size solar sheeting, it is recommended to use a retractor, as this facilitates the unrolling and rolling up of the solar foil, ensures order and increases the life expectancy of the film. It should be noted that the solar film is by no means a replacement for the winter cover. Frost destroys the functionality.

The following high-quality solar foil is recommended:

Aquamarine Swimming Pool Solar foil or solar coverSwimming Pool heating in different sizes

The solar foil heats the pool water by up to 8 degrees or it prevents the pool from cooling too much when it is colder outside. The heat stays in the tank much longer thanks to the air chambers. The solar film therefore extends the bathing season. It reduces heating costs, reduces water evaporation, keeps the pool clean and reduces the consumption of chemicals. The blue, 400μ thick PE film (6 x 4 meters) is easy to cut and to use individually for different sized pools.

Conclusion

The solar film is suitable for both stationary and temporary outdoor pools. It is simply placed on the water surface. The film has a dark blue or black color, so that the solar energy is optimally absorbed. It is available in many sizes and can be customized. Depending on the sunlight, the temperature of the water is increased by up to 8 degrees during the day. If it is hung up at night, the existing heat does not escape. However, the solar film not only reduces heating costs, but also keeps contaminants away from the pool water, reducing the chemical consumption.