Heat Retaining Covers
Probably the best investment made after installing swimming pool heating is a good quality heat-retention cover. To improve the efficiency of your heating system and to save money on fuel costs it is imperative that you invest in one of these. Would you run central heating in your house with all the windows and doors open?
Solar Covers
Solar covers, or bubble covers, are a cheap and efficient way of retaining heat. They also have the advantage of allowing sunlight through and trapping the heat, which will further raise the temperature of your pool. In fact, many people use solar covers without any heating as they will extend the swimming season by up to 6 weeks.
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The 400micron Anti Evaporation cover is manufactured from top-grade materials, with bigger bubbles to allow through maximum heat, and a UV inhibitor which protects the cover from the harmful effects of the sun. It is also 23% more efficient than standard blue solar covers. These covers can be cut to fit any shape or size of pool, and come with a free solar protection sheet which will prolong the life of your cover.
Thermaquilt Covers
The Thermaquilt heat retention cover is made from polyethylene closed cell foam, laminated to provide maximum heat retention and minimal heat loss. These covers are welded to fit the dimensions of any swimming pool, and come in three styles:
Plain: Edges are not hemmed, enabling the cover to be trimmed on site if necessary
Edged: Cover is factory-hemmed on all edges
Super Deluxe: Hemmed on three edges, with the Swordfish leading edge assembled on the remaining side.
Thermaquilt covers can only be used in conjunction with a heating system, as they block sunlight out completely but have tremendous heat retaining properties. Although more expensive than solar covers, they have a longer life.
Winter Covers
The majority of swimming pool owners choose to shut down, or ‘winterise’ their pool during those months when it is just too cold to swim. Over these months, you will need to protect your pool from dirt, leaves and other contaminants with a winter cover.
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The Winter Classic cover is European made and custom-fitted to the size and shape of your pool.
Made from woven polyethylene and held taut with stainless steel springs, the winter cover allows rainwater to permeate through, therefore preventing sagging which may occur with other non-perforated materials, but at the same time keeps out dirt and dust.
This material also incorporates UV and chemical resistance to safeguard from the effects of the sun and pool chemicals, and a bag is provided to store your cover safely during the swimming season.
