Intex 29022 solar cover for Easy & Frame Pool Ø 348 cm, thickness 120 microns

Nice. Thanks. Fits on my spa and covers the edges well, don't really need to cut to size as it adds more insulation on the walls if secured.

I was amazed at the difference this made. Now I'm in England and we've just has the best summer, actually we're still having it really, but its not as good as it has been but when it was el scorchio! we had the big pool out and found that its cover had died over the course of the three years it'd been in the loft of the shed, I think the mice liked it too much so a new one was needed.I thought, and if I'm honest part of me still thinks that this is simply a sheet of blue plastic with bubble-wrap stuck to it. In fact thinking about it now as I write this review I think I can confidently say this is a piece of blue plastic with bubble-wrap stuck to it, but it works really well and makes a huge difference to the temperature of the pool, so much so that when you got in you could feel the warmer water at the top of the pool and the cooler water at the bottom. I liked it... in fact I liked it a lot and used to try and get it with out mixing the water around to much; I'm seeing someone about that now and feel much better now, just in case you were worried.So, if you're looking for something to keep the leaves out, that actually warms the pool like it says it does and might or might not be simply a sheet of blue plastic with bubble-wrap on one side then you've found what you're looking for. (where else would you go to buy blue bubble-wrap anywho?) Buy it, its good

Let's get this bit out of the way: Yes, it looks and feels a bit like expensive, blue coloured bubble wrap. But that's essentially what solar pool covers are! I have an in-ground pool and have bought much more expensive 'proper' solar covers in the past, which are made of exactly the same material. You just need to accept this fact and understand their TRUE purpose and worth.Although pool covers do 'heat' the top 4-6" or so of the pool water WHEN IT IS VERY SUNNY, that is not their primary purpose. It is generally accepted that around 85% of HEAT LOSS in a pool is caused by evaporation. The main purpose of a pool cover is therefore to RETAIN heat and they do this rather well.After 12+ years of trying different products, I have come to accept that there is nothing apart from a gas boiler or heat pump that will truly heat a pool naturally in the UK. If heat is what you want, then buy a heater but don't stop using pool covers! I heat my pool with a gas boiler and have noticed a 40% reduction in heating costs since using pool covers.Do also remember that whilst these covers will keep a certain amount of heat in a pool when it's warm and sunny for prolonged periods of time, nature will always win if it's cloudy or if the outside temperature drops into the teens. Don't expect miracles. Even with solar covers you need a LOT of prolonged sunshine to heat up or maintain the heat in a pool naturally.If you buy this product with all of this in mind, you won't be disappointed.

I was really dubious about this pool cover, given some of the negative rewiews. But given there where some positive reviews I decided to take the plunge... (Pun intended)On receiving the solar cover I noticed the packaging states it is 11'5" in diameter, so I was tempted to return it immediately as I wrongly assumed this would not fit a 12" Bestway steel frame pool... But it does!The quality of the bubble wrap (be under no illusion it is just blue bubble wrap) is far superior than would ordinarily be used for packaging, I guess this what is ment by "high-micron". It's very strong and will not tear easily, additionally is has several coin size holes in it so the air can escape and water can after on top to be heated. I had the pool setup for just less than a week before this cover arrived and it seems much warmer now with a consistent water temperature of 24 degrees centigrade. Over all I'm very pleased with this cover and feel it does represent good value for money given the quality and square meterage of the product.Pro-tip: For removing, storing and applying the cover use a 3m PVC waste pipe, this allows one person to roll the cover off and on. You might want a smaller pipe to help (like a 2m pvc electrical conduit) to help get it in position if applying on your own). These pipes are only a few £s from you local diy store. Amazon may sell them to, but given the length of the pipes I imagine the postage would make them noncompetitive.

I have to say I have mixed feelings about this. It is basically a large circle of thick bubblewrap.I read all reviews and decided to try it anyway. It's good. It heats up the top layer of water which if you then switch the pump on with it on there it circulates the water and warms it still more. It definitely makes that little bit of difference in the UK and helps trap some of the heat in overnight too.Forget taking it off and putting it in yourself, if you can do this effectively I'd like to hear how you do it. I end up getting soaking and in a mass of soggy bubble wrap.Don't expect amazing results, it's not a heater!1 month in and all the bubbles have kind of shrunk. Not popped just totally deflated! Have been very careful with it but it must be either the hot sun has shrivelled the plastic or the water or combination, I don't know. However it is now pretty useless. It stops a few bits going on the surface of the water but as a solar cover, there is now no air in the bubbles so doesn't heat the water. If you get a slight bit of rain, it now sinks as there is no air to keep it afloat.Amazon were very good and refunded me but now weighing up whether to risk buying again or try a different brand.Hope this helps you decide.

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