Can you cut a solar pool cover to size?
A few hours of laying in the sun does it a lot of good to get rid of packing folds. You’ll end up with a cover that will lay flatter before cutting. Cutting before the cover is flat runs the risk of the solar cover spreading farther later on, and altering your measurements, giving you an improper fit.
Should I cut solar pool cover?
The solar blanket should be cut 3 to 5 cm over the edge of your pool and up the tiles, take care that it remains below the rim of the pool. This will allow you to hose any debris that collects on your cover into the skimmer box, keeping your pool clean and saving you money on unnecessary filter maintenance.
How do you size a solar pool cover?
To determine what size solar pool cover you need, simply measure the longest and widest points of the pool. When the cover is installed, it’s best to completely covers the water surface so there aren’t any gaps for heat to escape.
Do the bubbles go up or down on a solar pool cover?
You should put the bubbles down. The bubbles need to face the water and the smoother side faces up. Solar covers work by trapping heat that would otherwise be lost. The pockets of air created between the cover and the surface of the water heat up, trapping heated air next to the water to keep your pool warm.
Where to cut a solar cover for a pool?
The solar blanket should be cut 3 to 5 cm over the edge of your pool and up the tiles, take care that it remains below the rim of the pool. Your cover will float on the pool surface with the edges curved up the tiling, creating a dish like effect, preventing any debris from entering the pool.
Is it bad to cover your pool with a solar blanket?
Algae can bloom very quickly under the cover if you let the chlorine drop down to zero. This can be very bad as algae grows in the shade and it will cover the entire pool in some cases under a covered pool. Keeping your pool balanced is critical if you decide to cover it.
What is the thickness of a solar pool cover?
Solar pool covers are available in various thicknesses, measured in thousandths of a millimeter, which you will usually see shortened to “mil.” The higher the mil, the thicker the cover, and the more heat the cover will be able to retain in the pool.
How long does it take to get a solar blanket for a pool?
You will still have to cut it to fit if you have a free form pool. Custom solar blankets can take 3-4 weeks for delivery. You may consider using two smaller solar blankets to cover larger pools. Hopefully by now you are comfortable with the process of sizing and customizing a solar blanket as necessary.
How do you put a solar blanket on a pool?
If your pool is rectangular, round or oval and you were able to find a cover that is your exact pool size, then the job of installing your solar blanket is pretty easy – simply lay the cover on the pool with the bubble side facing down, and the smooth side facing up.
How do you cut a solar pool cover?
If you have a second person helping you cut the cover, have them hold it on the opposite side of the pool, to keep it in place while you cut. When you are finished, the cover should float in the pool without hanging on the walls. A perfect cut will have the edges of the cover just barely touching the pool tiles.
How do you cut a blanket for a freeform pool?
If you have a freeform pool and need to cut the blanket to fit, the best way to do it would be to get a helper to stretch the cover out taut over the pool to pull out the packing wrinkles. Place some light weights around the cover to hold it in place. Nothing too heavy or sharp of course, you don’t want to damage the cover.
How to determine the size of a solar pool cover?
To determine what size solar pool cover you need, simply measure the longest and widest points of the pool. When the cover is installed, it’s best to completely covers the water surface so there aren’t any gaps for heat to escape.
