Should you leave solar blanket on pool on sunny day?

Answer 1

Generally yes, as long as the solar blanket does not interfere with the hose to the automatic cleaner. This will depend upon the exact type of cleaner you might have.

In most cases, the hose will simply move smoothly along the underside of the solar blanket. I would suggest that you try it but keep a close eye on things until you are sure the blanket is not obstructing the movement of the cleaner.

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I use my barracuda under the solar cover all the time. The steps in the pool usually cause more of a problem than the cover. However, once the pool is clean, the solar cover usually helps to keep it clean.

Answer 2

Check out the dew point from your local weather service. If it's below your pool's current temperature, keep the cover on. If it's above your pool's temperature, take it off. This isn't a perfect method, but it will always come close. On a very sunny day, it might be better to keep the cover off even if the dew point is a couple degrees below your pool's temperature. No, leave it on unless you are using the pool. It helps to hold heat in and prevent evaporation of water. sun rays can penetrate fairly well and contribute to water warmth. It also somewhat keeps debris out of the pool. During the day, solar energy from the sun heats the pool. You see all sorts of claims from cover manufacturers that their blanket "heats" the pool. This is false. All blankets block some of the solar energy coming from the sun. According to an unbiased government report I read (?? Reference?), clear covers block 5-15% of the sun, while colored ones block 20-40%. So, should I uncover my pool during the day when it is not in use? It depends. On calm, humid days, take it off because the extra heat outweighs evaporation. On dry, windy days, the evaporation loss outweighs the cover loss, so leave it on. The darker the cover, the more beneficial it is to take it off. Always leave it on on cloudy days and at night. Leave it on. Your heating system is designed to heat your pool. Taking the solar blanket off just invites evaporation losses and leaves and dirt into the pool. If you don't have a Pool Heating system, you may have a problem. Sunlight and daytime temperatures are unlikely to make up for the night time heat losses anyway.

Answer 3

You shouldn't. The solar cover will keep the chlorine from disolving in the sun. Take the cover off and shock the pool. When the chlorine drops to a normal level cover the pool again if you use a blanket.

Answer 4

no you don't need to although the surface of the pool wont get clean as the blanket stops the skimming effect.

Answer 5

You may as well leave it there and make the chlorine last longer.