Does your pool water always feel cold when you step in? Do you have high heating costs? Is your pool water evaporating too soon? Too much debris in the water? The answer to all these problems is a pool blanket. It is the simplest and easiest of solutions to a wide variety of issues that every pool owner faces. Here are five reasons why every pool heater should have a pool blanket.
5 reasons to have a pool blanket
1. Reduces evaporation
Sunshine means the evaporation of water from your pool. It happens quietly but it happens constantly. If along with the high temperature, there is low humidity and high winds, the evaporation will be faster and can be up to 40 percent of the water. A significant portion – almost 70 percent – of the energy that is used to keep the water warm is also lost this way. What many homeowners do not know is that even indoor pools face water evaporation. A pool blanket envelopes the water ensuring that there is no constant evaporation.
2. Reduced running costs
Blankets heat up when the sun is out and then transfer the heat to the water. This makes pool blankets a natural way to keep the water warm. For those home owners who depend on heaters, a pool blanket translates to energy savings. It can save up to 7o percent on running costs. Indoor pools need ventilation to prevent evaporation, something that increases energy costs. A pool blanket can also save indoor heating costs significantly.
3. Halves the heater size
Your pool heating needs can be reduced with the consistent use of pool blankets. As a pool blanket can naturally warm up the water, there is little need to depend on large pool heaters. Pool blankets can halve the size of the heater required which means lower investment, and lower energy bills.
4. Keeps the pool clean
It can be irritating to clean the pool every time the family wants to take a dip or whenever you have guests. With an open pool, you are inviting debris, dust, and leaves to land on the water. If you live in a windy neighbourhood, cleaning will be a more frequent exercise. A pool blanket is the smartest way to protect your pool from dirt and dust. It ensures that you don’t have to walk around cleaning the pool.
5. Reduce chemicals in the water
For home owners with families, and especially children, this should be a compelling reason to opt for pool blankets. Without a blanket, there is constant water evaporation which means that you will have to frequently fill the pool. Every time you do it, you are adding more chemicals. When the pool is covered, there is no evaporation and therefore, no need to fill it with more water and the chemicals in it.
Convinced to get a blanket now?
It makes immense sense to use a pool blanket, considering the financial, and health reasons. It is an investment whose returns will start coming in from the moment you start using it. If you have a pool without a blanket, get in contact with us today to install one for you.
Simply call 0405 846 465 or email info@sunpakhotwater.com.au.
