What is a pool solar cover?

A solar tarp covers the poolnot only off, but contributes to the warming of the water. This makes it possible to use a pool without additional heating system or to save electricity when using an electric heater. However, good weather is required.

Even without a special one solar coverThe water of the pool gradually heats up when the sun is shining and the outside temperatures are rising. In comparison to this natural warming, however, the additional support provided by the solar tarpaulin is a bit faster.

Sunlight is not only bright but also warm. The heat of the sun’s rays heats the pool water and brings it to pleasant temperatures.

A special solar cover sheet supports this process. It has small chambers in which air is trapped. As a result, the heat is transferred more efficiently to the underside of the solar tarpaulin, where it transfers to the air between tarpaulin and water or directly to the water.

Advantages and disadvantages of the solar cover for the pool

Solar cover sheets help to heat the pool water by natural solar radiation alone. You do not need electricity or any other source of energy. As a result, on the one hand, they are very environmentally friendly and, on the other hand, they are extremely cost-effective to use: After purchase, there are generally no additional costs.

Since the pool should be covered anyway, to protect him from animals, blown plant parts and the like, it is worth buying a solar cover for the pool. It then fulfills both a protective and a warming function.

How strong is the water in the Swimming poolheated depends on many factors. The outside temperature and the intensity of solar radiation are crucial. However, the effect of the solar panel can also vary depending on the manufacturer and model. Many producers report a warming in the range of three to eight degrees Celsius.

However, the solar tarpaulin is generally a bit more expensive to buy than a purchase Coverthat does not fulfill this additional feature. A conventional tarpaulin is usually only a simple layer, whereas the solar tarpaulin is provided with nubs in which air is trapped. Also on the surface of higher demands are placed on the solar tarp for functional reasons.

Buying a solar tarp – what is there to pay attention to?

An important criterion when purchasing a solar cover for the pool is the size. The solar tarpaulin must necessarily have the correct dimensions. A few more inches are usually not a problem – but if the solar cover is clearly too large, the attachment may be a problem. A tarpaulin that is too small, also leads to obvious difficulties, since it is not useful. For orientation, many manufacturers not only indicate the dimensions of the solar cover, but also for which pool dimensions it is suitable.

Many solar cover foils are made of plastic: Common materials include polyamide and polyethylene (PE). Some manufacturers also use mixtures of different substances.

The solar cover is – due to their proper use – often exposed to direct sunlight. This exposure places a heavy burden on the material, so quality should be a key factor in purchasing. How durable a solar tarpaulin is can not always be determined from technical data in advance. Reviews and reviews from other buyers, however, can help to gain an overview.

Most manufacturers indicate how well the solar cover supports the heating of the pool water. Based on this criterion, the performance of the solar tarpaulin can be well classified.