Learn about the liquid solar blanket alternative to traditional pool blankets.
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A pool solar blanket will make a dramatic difference in heating your pool water. This will provide a more comfortable temperature and extend your swimming season. A pool blanket can also help prevent water and chemical loss by slowing evaporation. Pool blankets that are UV treated can also extend the life of your pool liner and other components by reducing sun damage.
How a Pool Solar Blanket Works to Heat Your Pool
Water will absorb a massive amount of heat just from sitting in the open sun. But most of that heat is quickly lost through evaporation at the surface. The function of a pool solar blanket is to allow the energy from the sun to pass through and heat the water while creating a barrier between the surface of the water and the air to stop or reduce evaporation and heat loss.
If you have ever left a clear container of water out in direct sun you may have noticed that it can get quite warm. But if you leave it in an open bucket, it probably won’t be as warm. The reason for this is the water in the closed container doesn’t have evaporation and much of the heat stays in the water. The water in the bucket probably won’t be as warm because much of the heat is lost through evaporation. A pool solar blanket works by creating an environment in your pool similar to the closed container example.
