An automatic pool cover is a great way to keep your pool clean, safe, and energy-efficient. It consists of a series of interlocking gears that activate when you turn on the system, rotating the heavy aluminum tube and rolling the pool cover into or out of the pool. This leaves very little room for evaporation to occur, acting as a VAPOR BARRIER that almost completely stops it. An automatic pool cover is designed so that 85% rest on the pool surface when deployed over the pool, saving you a lot of water and money.
Automatic pool covers are like a gasoline engine for the car - they make it more comfortable to use your pool, which means your investment is enjoyed more often. They prevent unwanted dirt and debris from entering, reducing evaporation and heating costs. However, many current and future pool owners are plagued by common misconceptions related to automatic pool covers. Keep reading to learn more about how they work and why you need one. At one end of the pool there is a large reel, such as a solar blanket reel to wind up the cover when open.
Along the side of the pool there are two straight tracks that house the rope and pulleys at the other end. When opening the cover, the smaller reel is unwound and the cover reel is wound up, pulling the cover backwards. When covering the pool, the rope and reels of the cover rotate in the other direction, and the rope is wound while the cover is unwound. Automatic pool covers are made of a heavy vinyl and work much better than a sun cover. It is not uncommon for them to add 10 to 15 degrees to the pool temperature.
They offer many benefits; they prevent unwanted dirt and debris from entering, reducing evaporation and reducing heating costs. An automatic pool cover also acts as an additional safety feature. They keep things like leaves and other organic matter out of the pool; this is important because when organic matter enters the pool and starts to break down, it can wreak havoc on the chemistry of the pool water, not to mention that it looks bad. It helps prevent the sun's rays from eating the chlorine in the pool and this prevents the pool water from looking like pea soup when you open after winter. By adding a manual retractable pool safety cover, you'll enjoy most of the benefits of an automatic cover, without having to use electrical power. With an automatic safety cover deployed over the pool, you can enjoy money-saving benefits, safety benefits and enjoy a nice clean pool that invites you to take a dip. When it comes to automatic covers, the key aspect is that they are designed to be easy to put on and remove from the pool.
Even simply closing the pool at night can help avoid the need to remove the net from the skimmer in the morning, as none of the insects that tend to end up in the pool while you sleep will be able to find their way. To reap all these benefits of an automatic pool cover, you must keep your cover in good working order. Automatic tires need adjustments and adjustments of ropes and pulleys from time to time. By keeping your pool covered when you're not using it, it removes most of what can make it dirty, reducing cleaning time to almost nothing. An automatic pool cover is a great way to keep your swimming area clean, safe, and energy-efficient.
