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Some of the benefits of using a swimming pool cover

• Pool covers also provide many other benefits beside the tremendous energy savings.
• They conserve water by reducing the amount of make-up water needed by 30-50%.
• They can reduce chemical consumption by 35-60%.
• They also cut cleaning time by keeping dirt and other debris out of the water.
   

It is highly recommended that the first step to cutting energy loss be the evaluation of the economics of using a swimming pool cover. (To clarify, we are not talking about pool covers that you use to cover the pool in the off season or mesh safety covers. Those do not save energy. We are talking about plastic or vinyl pool covers that you use during the swimming season when it is not in use.)

As reported at: eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/pool_covers.html
 

When shopping for a pool cover, you have three main options:

Winter covers: These covers could be used the entire year. Reducing water evaporation but will also help keep the pool clean. read more>

Safety covers: This type of pool cover is an important aspect, helping to protect young children and pets.read more>

Solar pool covers: These types of covers are some of the more popular today. They can help keep the pool heated by using solar energy to keep the pool heated and retain the moisture. read more>
 

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