Comments on: Swimming Pool Covers to Save Money

By: Spyros

Spyros — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:42:12 +0000

Pool covers are ideal for protecting the pool when it is not used for long periods, or for preventing access from unauthorized people, young children or pets. At the same time, they help maintain the temperature of the water, extending your fun time in the pool. Plus, they keep the pool clean from leaves and debris and they reduce water and electricity bills and the costs for disinfectants.
In short, you make a worthwhile purchase.

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Ways to Save Energy, Money on your Utility Bill | Easy Eco Blog — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:38:07 +0000

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By: Pools Guru

Pools Guru — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:07 +0000

A swimming pool cover should be required with all pools. That is just how I feel.

By: John hughes

John hughes — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:40:27 +0000

I must agree with Monique in regard to the differnce between a safety cover and a solar cover. I would also like to point out another differnce. Most tension style safety covers, use of a spring attaching to an anchor in the surronding deck, are designed to be used during a pools closed season. Putting a tension safety cover on year round will cause the cover to wear from sun damage as well as ddamage from handling. The cover eill also take time to put on and off properly. A track driven cover will work well for daily use but they are not always suitable for a region with heavy winters.

By: Monique Nelson

Monique Nelson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:22:50 +0000

There are a few things I wanted to add to this. I think it is wonderful that you are promoting pool covers; it is possible to save huge on energy and water bills! However, I want to make sure people understand the difference between solar covers and safety covers. Plastic solar covers DO NOT increase safety, and can in fact lead to entrapment issues. However, safety covers are created to ensure safety in pool environments. There is a big distinction though.
Also, there are many many pool covers out there that are relatively inexpensive. Liquid pool covers, for example, cost less that $1 a day for many pools. They are also a great solution for avoiding dangerous entrapment issues. I go more in depth on my blog, if you are interested: http://www.moniquenelson.wordpress.com