What Is A Liquid Pool Cover
Looking after a pool just got easier. Innovative, new pool products are constantly being brought to market reducing pool costs and maintenance. One of the most recent is the liquid solar pool cover that retains heat and preserves water levels while cutting energy bills. It sounds great. Why is it ground-breaking and how does it work? We’ve got the subject covered in this blog.
How does a liquid pool cover work?
There’s a hint in the name. It’s a pool cover made from a liquid poured into the top of your pool. A one-litre container bottle will last four months on an average 50,000-litre swimming pool.
A liquid pool cover acts the same way as a lid on a saucepan, stopping water from disappearing.
The liquid consists of a combination of alcohol and a chemical – usually calcium hydroxide that is less dense than water. When the liquid pours into your pool, it forms a thin film that floats to the surface to create a chemical barrier. Less than one molecule thick and invisible to the naked eye, you can’t feel it when swimming.
Evaporation – the enemy
Evaporation is the number one culprit of why your pool loses water and heat. You can blame it on weather conditions – extensive heat, sunlight, humidity and wind.
As warm water evaporates from your pool, the pool temperature will drop. Simple mathematics will tell you that less water evaporation equals water remaining warmer for longer. Think of the money saved on energy and water bills.
Research has shown a liquid pool cover is just as effective in preventing evaporation as a traditional pool blanket.
Is it safe?
Yes, it’s gone through stringent testing and is perfectly safe. As you swim and disrupt the water, the thin level of the film will separate and join back together when the water settles. Remember that any chemical in large doses can be harmful when swallowed.
The liquid will not harm the pool in any way, whether that’s the fibreglass shell, filtration system, or anything else.
A cover for convenience
It is a very convenient product. One huge advantage is no more rolling and unrolling pool blankets. Ask any pool owner and they’ll tell you that pool covers can be cumbersome to use. There’s hassle and faff of taking a pool cover off and on. In one simple action, you can pour the liquid from the bottle. It will naturally disperse across your pool. Of course, to be effective, it needs to be added regularly.
It has another advantage over a pool blanket – a pool blanket in a liquid form will never show signs of wear and tear or get damaged by the sun. We’ve covered a lot of ground in this blog. Of course, in order to enjoy your liquid pool cover, you need a swimming pool. Barrier Reef Pools Perth is one of Western Australia’s most awarded fiberglass pool companies.
We specialise in manufacturing quality pools in different colours and sizes. Our service incorporates total project management so we can landscape, pave, add water features, and install decking and fencing.
Why not visit a showroom in Mandurah, O’Connor, or Joondalup and start your journey to a new pool today?
What Is A Liquid Pool Cover
Looking after a pool just got easier. Innovative, new pool products are constantly being brought to market reducing pool costs and maintenance. One of the most recent is the liquid solar pool cover that retains heat and preserves water levels while cutting energy bills. It sounds great. Why is it ground-breaking and how does it work? We’ve got the subject covered in this blog.
How does a liquid pool cover work?
There’s a hint in the name. It’s a pool cover made from a liquid poured into the top of your pool. A one-litre container bottle will last four months on an average 50,000-litre swimming pool.
A liquid pool cover acts the same way as a lid on a saucepan, stopping water from disappearing.
The liquid consists of a combination of alcohol and a chemical – usually calcium hydroxide that is less dense than water. When the liquid pours into your pool, it forms a thin film that floats to the surface to create a chemical barrier. Less than one molecule thick and invisible to the naked eye, you can’t feel it when swimming.
Evaporation – the enemy
Evaporation is the number one culprit of why your pool loses water and heat. You can blame it on weather conditions – extensive heat, sunlight, humidity and wind.
As warm water evaporates from your pool, the pool temperature will drop. Simple mathematics will tell you that less water evaporation equals water remaining warmer for longer. Think of the money saved on energy and water bills.
Research has shown a liquid pool cover is just as effective in preventing evaporation as a traditional pool blanket.
Is it safe?
Yes, it’s gone through stringent testing and is perfectly safe. As you swim and disrupt the water, the thin level of the film will separate and join back together when the water settles. Remember that any chemical in large doses can be harmful when swallowed.
The liquid will not harm the pool in any way, whether that’s the fibreglass shell, filtration system, or anything else.
A cover for convenience
It is a very convenient product. One huge advantage is no more rolling and unrolling pool blankets. Ask any pool owner and they’ll tell you that pool covers can be cumbersome to use. There’s hassle and faff of taking a pool cover off and on. In one simple action, you can pour the liquid from the bottle. It will naturally disperse across your pool. Of course, to be effective, it needs to be added regularly.
It has another advantage over a pool blanket – a pool blanket in a liquid form will never show signs of wear and tear or get damaged by the sun. We’ve covered a lot of ground in this blog. Of course, in order to enjoy your liquid pool cover, you need a swimming pool. Barrier Reef Pools Perth is one of Western Australia’s most awarded fiberglass pool companies.
We specialise in manufacturing quality pools in different colours and sizes. Our service incorporates total project management so we can landscape, pave, add water features, and install decking and fencing.
Why not visit a showroom in Mandurah, O’Connor, or Joondalup and start your journey to a new pool today?
