mercredi 10 juin 2015

Discover The Benefits Of Each Type Of Pool Covers

By April Briggs


Those with a pool look forward to summer when they can once again enjoy swimming in their own backyard, however what they do not look forward to is the time spent cleaning debris out of the water, waiting until it's the right temperature, and maintaining the chemical levels. The best way for Minnesota homeowners to address all of these issues is to install one of the many types of pool covers available.

Each cover style has been designed to make operating and using swimming pools easier and with fewer hassles. They differ in terms of construction and the materials they are made from, which affects the way in which they are used, how they can be installed, and their cost.

Much like the bubble wrap used for packing fragile items, a solar cover consists of a lightweight, plastic material comprised of a series of "bubbles" which serve to trap light energy and heat from the sun. Heat that is accumulated during the daytime, keeps the pool warm even during the night. This ultimately means the heater is needed less and money is saved, and it also lowers water and chemical costs by reducing evaporation. It works best with a roller cover.

The automatic cover is likely the best option when it comes to ease of use and safety. More expensive than other types of covers due to its more complex installation requirements they are available in track or snap-down form. Once in place it can be controlled by a simple button-press. Strong and able to support the weight of a person, it is basically impossible for someone to fall in the water.

If algae-growth is of concern, a thermal blanket is a good option, since it actively blocks out UV rays which encourage this. The insulating foam it is made from is also very effective at retaining heat, and minimizing evaporation which saves on costs for water and chemical additives.

Useful for more than just end-of-season pool closure, a winter cover can also be used year-round. Durable in design, they are secured by anchors and usually made from strong polyethylene and are great for protecting pools from damage caused by the elements and also keep out leaves, dirt and other debris. They help slow down algae-growth, but do not hold heat or reduce evaporation as much as some other types of blankets.

Some people may be concerned that a cover will have a negative effect on the appearance of their backyard, in which case a "hidden" cover is the best option. These discreet models consist of a metal housing with a lid located at one of the pool's ends, in which a roller/blanket unit is housed. When one wishes to cover the pool's surface, they just need to lift the lid and pull the cover over.

Other covering options for pools include the solar ring and the leaf net. A solar ring is similar to a solar cover but they are even more effective for transferring heat the pool's deepest sections. A leaf net is a type of cover which may be in-ground or above-ground and is often used in conjunction with a winter cover that serves the purpose of trapping any loose leaves which would otherwise float on the water's surface and clog up the filter.




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