Will this help warm my pool if it only gets partial sun?
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Hello, It will still hold the warmth; however it will not be as warm as if it were in full sun.
1784594
i fill mine with fresh water and run a pond pump to circulate the water,it will warm in the sun no problem and saves on water,just put the pump in the pool area ,its safe ,just put in to a GFI,works great here on the north shore of new york
1081687
My pool is cleaner than without the cover; I use the same amount of chemicals as before. It is sparkling. However, I live at the beach and the pool doesn't get terribly warm - 6-7 degrees more than without it. Been using a cover for over 15 years. Wouldn't be without it.
1930992
Yes, but how much will depend on your location. An in-ground pool will generally stay 10 degrees warmer than the coldest nighttime temperature. I live in South Florida, so my cover will raise the temperature 6-10 degrees. Therefore, in May, when the nights are in the high 60's, I can get my pool up to the low to mid eighties. In August, when nighttime lows are in the mid 70's, I can get it up to 90 degrees. Of course, it also depends on how much sun your pool gets during the day. If you have the pool in a lot of shade, the cover will keep the pool clean and save you on chemicals, but it won't do much to raise the temperature. Yes, but how much will depend on your location. An in-ground pool will generally stay 10 degrees warmer than the coldest nighttime temperature. I live in South Florida, so my cover will raise the temperature 6-10 degrees. Therefore, in May, when the nights are in the high 60's, I can get my pool up to the low to mid eighties. In August, when nighttime lows are in the mid 70's, I can get it up to 90 degrees. Of course, it also depends on how much sun your pool gets during the day. If you have the pool in a lot of shade, the cover will keep the pool clean and save you on chemicals, but it... » Read More Yes, but how much will depend on your location. An in-ground pool will generally stay 10 degrees warmer than the coldest nighttime temperature. I live in South Florida, so my cover will raise the temperature 6-10 degrees. Therefore, in May, when the nights are in the high 60's, I can get my pool up to the low to mid eighties. In August, when nighttime lows are in the mid 70's, I can get it up to 90 degrees. Of course, it also depends on how much sun your pool gets during the day. If you have the pool in a lot of shade, the cover will keep the pool clean and save you on chemicals, but it won't do much to raise the temperature. « Show Less
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I'm probably not enough of an expert to answer this. It's true heating a pool can cause algae that gets started to grow more quickly, but I think a warmer pool is well worth it. I believe algae usually gets started by airborn spoors, or by people having algae on their suits (from say swimming in a lake). I would think the cover might protect it a bit from the airborn issue. We have had no negative issues from putting the cover on so far. We do heat our pool with pipes that run through a wood stove and then back into the pool, and the cover is vital to helping keep it warm. You might get a second opinion. I'm probably not enough of an expert to answer this. It's true heating a pool can cause algae that gets started to grow more quickly, but I think a warmer pool is well worth it. I believe algae usually gets started by airborn spoors, or by people having algae on their suits (from say swimming in a lake). I would think the cover might protect it a bit from the airborn issue. We have had no negative issues from putting the cover on so far. We do heat our pool with pipes that run through a wood stove and then back into the pool, and the cover is vital to helping keep it warm. You might get a... » Read More I'm probably not enough of an expert to answer this. It's true heating a pool can cause algae that gets started to grow more quickly, but I think a warmer pool is well worth it. I believe algae usually gets started by airborn spoors, or by people having algae on their suits (from say swimming in a lake). I would think the cover might protect it a bit from the airborn issue. We have had no negative issues from putting the cover on so far. We do heat our pool with pipes that run through a wood stove and then back into the pool, and the cover is vital to helping keep it warm. You might get a second opinion. « Show Less
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Yep! We have an in-ground pool 12 x 20 and it helps to keep the pool heat in. If there's sun, it seems to help heat the pool as well.
38584
We have several hundred customers in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and other states in the Northeast. There is certainly enough sun during the summer in that area to make the unit an effective product for pool owners. The unit does not need direct sunlight to operate, but will function from indirect sunlight. If you have a lot of trees in your backyard then your probably have a lot of debris in the pool, so it should be a great benefit to you. If for some reason it doesn't work well for you, we will provide a refund if you return the product.
1321135
Yes. This heater will raise the temperature of a 20 x 40 pool 1-2 degrees per hour. An 8' spa takes about 15 minutes to get to 102 degrees.
2180715
I have the 8' pool and I tuck the 10' solar cover around the edges and then cover it with the pool cover. The solar cover does a good job keeping the pool warmer.
643379
You mean "solar" as in to heat the pool, above the pool ? Because my pool also came with the top cover for when not in use and mine stays plenty warm just from the sun. I live in California and I am actually thinking about putting a canopy over mine so it won't get so hot.
2149179
I live in Tampa, FL and I'm thinking of planting this around the pool decking. Has anyone had any trouble with the heat in Tampa? It will be in full sun.
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I live in San Diego County and use the cover in the summertime. With our 70 to 80 degree air temps during the summer, the pool water gets pretty warm under the pool cover. We also have solar to warm up our pool but you can definitely feel the increased warmth directly under the cover. I would not recommend the cover for Arizona summers as I think you would be able to cook with the increased water temperature.
1841468
no, if you touch the top of the light it'll be warm but the light itself won't heat up the water's surface considerably.
2233679
It warmed up our pool about 4 degrees a day.We stopped using it when we reached an ideal temperature. I imagine that it would keep warming for as long as you kept it on. Excellent Product~
2084647
Our pool is around the same volume. It worked in the winter to about 86 degrees. We had it set higher but it got to 86 and stayed around there. Our pool is outside in the shade with little sunlight. It is deeper than yours but different dimensions. Being inside I am sure you can achieve your desired temp of 85.
1846539
Ours is off our dock in a lake and works like a charm - the temp varies so can't see why it wouldn't work perfectly for a pool.
92800
No..we have always used a solar blanket on our pool..and have never noticed it working any different. Hope this helps. .