Pool covers have been around for a while now, and they provide a great level of improved safety for your backyard pool. Solar pool covers however add a new dimension to the safety factor – energy efficiency. The new generation of solar pool covers are not just safe for the whole family, but save you money by reducing the costs of heating your pool. Quite apart from the safety benefits there are other, significant benefits to using a solar pool cover for your pool.
What Will I Save?
The exact benefits will differ depending on the quality of the pool cover you use, but below is an estimate on the average savings you can expect just from using a solar pool cover.
- Water savings of between 30 to 50% thanks to reduction in evaporation, therefore eliminating the need to add make up water to refill your pool;
- Chemical consumption will be reduced by up to 60%;
- Cleaning agents and time will also be reduced due to the cover keeping debris such as leaves out.
Energy savings will be significant as well, as most of the heat lost by pools will be due to evaporation – up to 70%. It stands to reason that if you take steps to eliminate that loss, you will immediately conserve energy – it’s almost like trying to keep a car heated with all the windows down. The same rule applies to indoor pools as well, which also experiences evaporation. This is evidenced by higher temperatures – and a resulting need for ventilation and possibly air cooling, which places a further drain on energy.
A solar pool cover is an investment in safety and savings which should last at least several years. The size and shape of your pool is a relevant factor that should be taken into account when choosing a solar pool cover, but rest assured that it is possible to find a suitable cover for your pool, no matter what the size and shape of it is.
Solar Heating To Increase Energy Savings
It may be beneficial to you to consider solar heating for your pool in addition to solar pool covers to maximize efficiency and savings. You should carefully consider your requirements when looking at solar pool covers and the various options that accompany them such as size, shape, materials and other possible measures to improve energy and monetary savings. You can seriously be saving energy and money just by buying and using a solar pool cover. They are really easy to use and will pay for themselves in the energy they save. Oh – and did I mention just how cheap they are?
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