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Should you leave the vinyl pool cover on when using a solar blanket or does the pool cover above the solar blanket hinder the solar blanket's performance?
Remove the vinyl cover when using a solar blanket to warm the water. If the vinyl cover is used at the same time as the solar blanket, the vinyl cover absorbs most of the heat and then transfers the heat into the air or water between the vinyl cover and the solar blanket. Then the heat transfers to the solar blanket and then, finally, into the water. When this happens, a lot of heat remains in the vinyl cover and air/water between the two covers instead of getting into the water. It is preferable to have the heat absorbed by the solar cover and then transfer directly into the water. Hope this helps... Too much redundancy in pool covers.
Does a solar cover have to actually touch the water?
Yes, the solar cover should touch the pool water. The cover absorbs the heat from the sun and then transfers that heat to the water. If the cover does not touch the water, most of the heat will end up in the air between the cover and the water rather than going into the water itself. Hope this helps ...
Do you leave the solar pool cover on an above ground pool while the pool filter is running?
Yes. The filter will pull water into the skimmer from under the cover and send it back into the pool through the return line. In fact, when using a solar cover the pool will warm slightly faster if the water is circulating (the solar cover is continuously heating all of the water rather than a just a small layer of already warm water right under the cover). Heat flows faster the greater the temperature difference. Hope this helps...
Do you take a solar cover off in the event of rain?
The only reasons to take a solar cover off should be to swim or if the water temperature gets hotter than you desire.
Can you add optimizer plus to a pool with the solar cover on?
It's not possible to add optimizer plus to a pool with the solar cover on. You will need to remove the solar cover from part or all of the pool in order to put optimizer or other pool treatment products into your swimming pool water.
Do the bubbles on a solar cover go on top or in the water?
The bubbles need to go in the water, facing the bottom of the pool.
Can you use both a solar cover and the liquid solar cover Is there any advantage to it?
Yes, you can use both a solar cover and a liquid solar cover together. The advantage of combining the two is that the solar cover provides physical insulation to retain heat in the pool, while the liquid solar cover forms a thin layer on the water surface to reduce evaporation and heat loss. This dual approach can help maximize energy savings and heat retention in your pool.
Will a solar cover left in the pool under the winter cover over the winter ruin the solar cover?
If the water balance is correct then no it will be fine, but in my experience it's generally not so I'd advise to remove it, dry and fold, and store out of direct sunlight.
Can you use dollars that are written on?
Yes as long a it doesn't cover important bits like the water mark or writing or any faces
Do you leave solar cover on during the day to absorb the heat or just at night so heat can't escape?
It is generally recommended to leave the solar cover on during the day to help absorb and retain heat in the pool. This will help maximize the effectiveness of the cover in maintaining warm water temperatures.
Can a solor pool cover cause green water?
I am not sure why this has not been answered. The most common reason for the green is algae growth. If you put on a solar cover and ignore pool maintenance, then the algae will grow as the water heats and when you remove the cover, the pool will be green
How much heat gained with solar pool cover?
A solar pool cover can help increase the temperature of a pool by around 5-10 degrees Fahrenheit depending on factors like sunlight exposure and pool size. The amount of heat gained will vary but generally, solar pool covers are effective at harnessing solar energy to warm up the pool water.
