Heat Wave Solar Blanket Swimming Pool Cover
The Heat Wave Solar Blanket from Pool Central is an excellent investment for maintaining warm pool water and reducing operational costs. This rectangular cover is designed to significantly cut heating expenses by up to 80% while extending your swimming season by several weeks. It utilizes thousands of tiny sealed air bubbles to allow solar energy in and trap the resulting heat within your pool. Furthermore, this durable, UV-stabilized polyethylene cover helps conserve water and costly chemicals by reducing evaporation. Remember to float the bubble side down when the pool is not in use. Note that a solar reel is sold separately.
$173.14
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1001
/ 1138
#1001 in Pool Covers & Ground Cloths
Price vs Category Average
-65%
Below average
Dimensions
1632
/ ' wide x ' long
Who it's for
- Efficient Water Heating
- Minimizes Water and Chemical Loss
- Keeps Pool Cleaner
Who should skip it
- Limited Lifespan and Degradation
- Requires Frequent Cleaning
- Cumbersome Handling and Storage
Key Specs
Dimensions
16' wide x 32' long
Material
Synthetic fibers/UV stabilized polyethylene
Shape
Rectangle
Color
Blue
Model Number
31520761
Width
384 IN
UV Resistant
Yes
Insulating
Yes
Features
- Increases pool water temperature
- Reduces water and chemical evaporation
- Extends swimming season
- Superior heat absorption and retention
- Durable polymer with sealed air bubbles
- Bubble side down floats on surface
- Allows solar energy to pass through
- Proudly made in the USA
What customers say
This solar blanket excels at its primary function, delivering immediate and noticeable pool temperature increases, often by five to ten degrees, which extends the swimming season. Users find the lightweight material easy to deploy and trim for custom fits. However, the core issue revolves around durability and value. Many report that the polyethylene bubbles quickly degrade, becoming brittle and shedding debris into the water, typically within eighteen months. While it provides excellent short term heating performance, the rapid material breakdown diminishes the overall value proposition, suggesting buyers should view this as a functional, budget friendly, but ultimately short lived solution.
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