Swimming Pool Covers are designed to help minimise the amount of heat lost from the pool water. The use of a Pool Cover when the pool is not being used will save you money. By using a Pool Cover you will also reduce the amount of water that evaporates and keep debris out of the pool.
For outdoor pools we recommend the use of Solar Covers, which will not only reduce the amount of heat lost from the pool water but also provide the benefit of gaining some free heat from the suns rays. For indoor pools, Heat Retention Covers are are the best type to use as they are thicker than Solar Covers.
The tables below illustrate that amount you can save by using a Pool Cover:
Proportional Heat Loss
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Types of
Heat Loss
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Amount in %
of Overall
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Heat Saved
with 400 Grade
Solar Cover
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Heat Saved
with
Supercover
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Evaporation
from pool surface
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68% |
95% |
95% |
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Radiation
from pool surface
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14% |
66% |
81% |
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Convection
from pool surface
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17% |
60% |
65% |
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Conduction
through pool shell
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1% |
0% |
0% |
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100% |
84% |
87% |
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400 Grade Solar Cover with a U value of 7.4 w/sq.m. oC
you will save 84% of potential heat loss
5mm thick Heat Retention Supercover with a U value of
6.8 w/sq.m. oC you will save 87% of heat loss
5.00oC heat loss in 5 hours with no cover
0.80oC heat loss in 5 hours with 400 grade Solar Cover
0.65oC heat loss in 5 hours with a Supercover
General Statements (Government Figures)
Heat savings of approximately 33%
Payback period of between 6 months and two years for
complete system
An uncovered pool with the given parameters will lose
heat equal to a 300w heater per square metre
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The comparisons shown are all made using 27
oC water temperature, working against 21
oC ambient temperature, 60% R.H. and 5 MPH wind speed. Main figues and heat loss percentages from the Sports Council Energy Data Sheet.
Select from the options below to find out more about the various types of Pool Cover that we offer.
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Heat Retention Cover Information
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Heat Retention Cover Prices
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Solar Cover Information
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 Find out information on the range of Heat Retention Covers that we offer.
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Once you have chosen your prefered Heat Retention Cover you can find our prices here Prices for Heat Retention Covers.
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 Discover the range of Solar Covers that we supply and the features and benefits of the varios types - Solar Covers
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Solar Cover Cover Prices
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Winter Debris Cover Information
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Winter Debris Cover Prices
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Take a look at the competitive prices that we can offer for Solar Covers - Prices for Solar Covers
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 Winter Debris Covers help minimise the amount of debris that gets into your outdoor pool during the autumn & winter - find Winter Debris Cover Information
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