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There
are several types of pool cover available on
the market, with many constructed of heavy-duty
durable polypropylene.
Swimming pool covers serve several
purposes including preventing debris from
falling into the pool, acting as a layer of
safety, and maintaining the heat of the pool.
Some pool covers actually help heat the
pool water, thus extending the swimming season.
Swimming pool covers also serve as a
deterrent to others who may consider
trespassing.
However, the primary purpose of the pool
cover is to help winterize the pool during the
winter months.
During
the winter, once the pool has been winterized,
the cover is attached to prevent dirt, debris,
and even small animals from getting into the
pool water. The cover also helps to prevent algae from forming during the
winter.
In
addition, pool covers can also reduce the cost
of operating your pool by as much as 70%.
Pool covers prevent heat loss when the
pool is not being used, as well as reduce the
amount of cleaning and maintenance needed.
Over time, this savings can actually pay
for the cost of the pool cover.
In fact, it has estimated that pools
that are not protected with a cover lose up to
30% of heat daily and approximately 10,000
liters of water due to evaporation.
All of this loss adds up and is
preventable if the pool was protected with a
pool cover.
Pool
covers inhibited UV (ultra violet) light, are
available in many shapes and sizes, as well as
for both inground and aboveground pools. The
price will vary for each pool covers depending
on the size of the cover, the quality of the
polypropylene as well as the warranty
accompanying the product.
In
addition to the pool cover, pool owners should
also consider purchasing a very useful,
low-cost cover siphon drain.
This product is placed in the middle of
the pool, on top of the cover, which has
collected rainwater, debris, etc.
The siphon drain then pumps out the
water, making it easier to remove the cover
without dirty water or debris falling into the
pool water.
For
those pool owners who hate the idea of fussing
with a manual pool cover, there are automatic
pool covers available.
These pool covers open and close in
fewer than 60 seconds.
They offer year-round safety and
protection for children in pool areas, as well
as provide the added benefits of preventing
heat loss, reduced chemical and water
evaporation, and keep the pool cleaner.
The majority of automatic pool covers
employ systems and features that are designed
to make using the automatic pool cover simple,
flexible, and most important reliable.
If
you have a swimming pool, then you should have
a pool cover to help protect your investment
and provide a layer a safety around your pool.
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