Solar Pool Cover Versus Thermal Pool Cover. Which is better?

A question we commonly get is, “What makes a thermal cover better than a bubble cover?”
Let’s look at the following scenario. A person has an outdoor pool, as well as a spa, in their
backyard. Usually, this pool and spa are used during daylight and evening hours. Then at night
they are covered to retain heat.

Here’s three points to consider:

1) Thermal Covers keep the heat in at night.

A solar cover will provide some heat gain during the day; however, these are the typical hours
that the pool is uncovered for use. At night, during the coldest hours in a twenty-four-hour
period, the solar cover is put on. There will be no solar benefit while the sun is down, nor will
the cover provide insulation or heat retention at night.
On the other hand, a floating thermal pool or spa cover can be moved off the pool during
daylight hours, allowing the sun to naturally warm up the water. At night, the thermal cover
floats on the water surface, providing great insulation from the cooler nighttime temperatures.
The thermal blanket will lock in the heat at the water surface, so that the heat gain from the
previous day can be enjoyed the next day!

2. Thermal Covers last longer.

In addition to this, solar covers do not typically last longer than one to two years. Solar covers
often disintegrate, leaving pool owners with thousands of floating pieces of plastic in their pools.
In contrast, Thermaltech covers are specifically designed to withstand UV rays and pool
chemical disintegration. They are durable and will give the pool owner many years of energy
savings.

3. Thermal Covers do not bunch up due to wind or water circulation.

Solar covers are susceptible to wind drift. This means that even a slight breeze can push the
solar cover around and leave it bunched up in a corner of the pool. Jets in spas also cause
bubble covers to move to one corner during the circulation period.
Thermaltech pool and spa blankets are wind resistant by design. They are created to give
strength against side-to-side pressure, and yet they are flexible enough to fold and roll easily.
If you are like many people, frustrated with solar covers, please check out the benefits of a
Thermaltech Ultra pool and spa covers and see for yourself! So, Why is a thermal pool cover better than a solar cover? I hope you have found your answer.
Keep the heat in the water, where it belongs!
Julia