Protecting Your Pool

After enjoying a romp at the pools, pool owners sometimes forget the importance of covering their pools. Needless to emphasize, but swimming Sydney pool covers provides various benefits. As winter approaches, you cover your pools to protect them from the weather and debris.

The benefits are many if your swimming pool is covered. You can reduce the risk of accidental drowning. You conserve water by reducing evaporation, as well as reduce the chemicals you consume to maintain your pool.

In addition, you save time on maintenance by allowing less debris on the pool and therefore less cleaning. You reduce energy costs of heating the pool water since most of the pool covers retains heat. The temperature is also maintained better at night allowing you to swim in comfort.

Winter pool covers

These days, owners have various options when selecting swimming Sydney pool covers. Each type offers different advantages (and disadvantages) when you consider which cover to use.

Winter pool covers are those used to cover your pool from temperature extreme and debris. They are secured by water bags (weights). However, they cannot be used as protections on heavy debris like pets and children on slips and other accidents. These Sydney pool covers, like many winter pool covers, are available in other parts of the temperate world.

Automatic pool covers 

You can open and close your pool cover with the push of a button. They are extremely easy to use and much more secure, and can be a deterrent against accidents.

They need to be installed by professionals and have track to guide for opening and closing. However, they have a higher price tag than most but worth the investment. They can help conserve heat in the water.

Hidden pool covers

These can be hidden and is not visible when retracted. They are available in automatic, semi-automatic, or manual models. They can be tucked away in stand-along housing or a secured cantilevered area of the pool.

They can be attractive but they come with a higher price tag, although for some, is well worth the investment.

Thermal pool covers

These covers act as a blanket with an insulating material to keep heat in the water. They your pool from the sun, and reduce the incidence of algae.

They don’t hat the water, but they retain the heat in the water very effectively. Usually, they require professional installation and are one of the best ways to insulate your pool.

Solar pool covers

Among the lot, this is the least expensive and easy-to-use pool cover. They can be installed by the homeowner and are essentially a bubble wrap blanket that is light weight.

They absorb the sun’s rays to heat the pool during the day and keep the heat from escaping at night. They are simple, efficient and require only one person to uncover the pool.

Safety pool covers

These specifically designed to protect children and pets from accidental drowning. The straps are secured by springs and anchors in the pool deck.

They are available in mesh and solid vinyl materials. Consult with a professional pool cover company to find out which one is right for you.