Do pool solar covers really work?

Question

Do solar covers really work? We have an in ground pool and after weekend storms the water has gotten very cold. We have a solar cover, but never used it. Do these really work? And, if so, how many degrees can it raise the water tempature?

Answer 1

By all means they do work. It will heat your pool 5-8 degrees...help keep it cleaned,and cut down on chem evaporating. By all means use it.

Answer 2

also a hard rain will eat what clorine you have in pool.i have watched a pool turn green from a hard rain while i was there so add clorine as soon as possible pool company owner owner eleven years experince

Answer 3

We have a huge pool and have always used a solar cover.  I think they work.  We put it on after or pool use and take it off when the sun is out. after storms, we've swam and never once did the kids complain about it being too cold.  the heat is staying in and when not in use, the sun is beating down on the cover to keep the water warm. it doesn't raise it too high, maybe 2-5 degrees more but remember, it's keeping the heat is so when you use it again, the water is warm, not cold like most pools after a storm or cooler weather. you have to try it. it's the only way you'll learn the difference between a solar cover and not covering it at all.

Answer 4

Yes they do.  On my pool it keeps the pool 6-8 degrees warmer and it helps keep the pool clean.  Good investment