Solar Pool Cover Rings or Blanket?

Solar Pool Cover Ring or Blanket – Which is better?

As solar energy becomes more and more popular, you will see many products emerge on the market. Aside from a solar blanket that covers your entire pool, you will find many varieties of solar pool rings in different shapes and sizes. This article will take a look at the different products out there and help you make the best decision.

Solar pool blankets cover the entire surface of your pool. They come in a variety of colors, and can be custom-designed to fit your pool. Sometimes they can be heavy and cumbersome, and either more than one person need to put them over the pool water, or a solar pool cover reel needs to be purchased to smoothly lay out the cover and put it away. A solar pool blanket will cover the entire surface of your pool. This can make it difficult for an automatic pool cleaner to travel around the pool, but since less debris will fall in your pool; this is not a huge issue.

Solar pool covers also come in ring form. These are large, clear disks that can be inflated to sit on the surface of your pool. They can be just as effective as a solar pool blanket if you buy enough to cover at least 80 percent of your pool. They lay out on the surface of your pool and attach to each other with small magnets. They form their own kind of blanket, but can easily separate if someone were to fall in the pool and make it easier for an automatic pool cleaner to travel around the pool.

Solar pool rings can be pulled out of the pool easily by one person. They do not get as heavy as a full solar pool blanket. They also come in a lot of fun designs such as the palm trees or fish like the ones offer by Homevisions. While this does not do anything good or bad for the solar energy aspect, it can be more aesthetically appealing. Solar pool rings can be easier to store as well since you can just store them on top of one another instead of having to use and find space for a large reel.

Solar pool rings are a new way to use a solar pool cover. They are smaller and easier to maneuver. They will allow for more debris to get in the pool since they are not continuous, but an advantage is you can leave some in the pool to keep some warmth in while you lie around and float.

It comes down to personal preference when you are considering what type of solar pool cover to use. A solar pool blanket will cover the whole pool but can be more difficult to get on and off the pool. Solar sun rings will be simpler to store and install but you will not get the same coverage or heat.