Thermal blankets: how to heat a swimming pool without a heat pump

Everyone who has a swimming pool wants to enjoy it for as long as possible, with the best possible temperature and saving as much as possible on maintenance and electricity. A few years ago this was practically impossible, but the appearance and adaptation of new materials reached the world of pool enclosures and with it the possibility of extending the swimming season, with a warm temperature and saving on electricity.

Technology has come a long way. Having a heat pump is much more effective and economical than it was a few years ago, thanks to energy-efficient systems. Even so, the rising cost of electricity means that many pool owners are looking for alternatives to maintain a warm temperature without the obligatory use of a heat pump or as a complement to it, making it work with greater efficiency and energy savings.

There are also users who decide to use solar energy to heat their pool water. In these cases it is also a great idea to have a thermal blanket.

how can I heat my pool in the most economical way?

We would all like to have warmer pool water, but we don't always want to install a heating system for our pool. In these cases the use of a solar pool cover is by far the most cost effective and efficient way to heat a pool without a heat pump.

Solar pool covers are efficient thanks to a translucent material designed to capture solar energy and retain it. In other words, a pool with a solar cover will capture the maximum solar energy during the day and prevent it from leaving the pool during the cooler hours of the night. There are also models specifically designed to heat the pool water while reducing maintenance, these models are more opaque and are usually transparent at the top and black at the bottom.

The choice of heating mat model is the most important step at this point. Note that not all models heat the pool water. For example, blue models can reduce dirt and evaporation, but are not designed to heat the pool water by themselves.

which heating blanket heats the pool water?

There are several models designed to heat pool water in a specific way. These models are highly valued by our customers and some of them are able to reduce the proliferation of algae and other pathogens.

In our online shop you can find several models of thermal blanket specifically designed to heat and maintain a warm temperature of the water in our pool without any electrical cost, just taking advantage of sunlight.

Thermal blanket GeoBubble Sol+Guard 500 and 800 microns

Sol+Guard
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The transparent thermal blanket is designed to increase the water in your pool by up to 10ºC. Its double rounded bubble design makes it the most durable system on the market.It pays for itself very quickly. More than 6 years of expected useful life. Reduces chemical consumption. Reduces filtering time by up to 50%. Long lasting double bubble GeoBubble....
Delivery within 3 - 7 days
€7.59

GeoBubble EnergyGuard Selective Transmission

EnergyGuard
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Thanks to its two-layer design (transparent top sheet and black bottom), the EnergyGuard cover is the most advanced cover on the market, increasing the temperature of your pool while considerably reducing the growth of algae and other pathogens, reducing the need for chemical products and hours of filtration.It pays for itself very quickly. Reduces...
€8.81

Thermal blanket OXO Cristal 500 microns

OXO Cristal
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The Gama thermal blanket OXO Cristal is capable of heating your pool water by up to 10ºC thanks to the use of solar energy. Its exclusive large rounded bubble OXO allows for greater buoyancy and better insulation, and its in-line bubble arrangement makes it easy to fold and roll up.It pays for itself very quickly. More than 6 years expected life span....
€7.40

Geobubble Sol+Guard: Transparent thermal blanket designed to increase the water in your pool by up to 10ºC. With a double rounded bubble design, it is the most durable system on the market. You can find it on our website in 500 and 800 microns. Especially suitable for pools illuminated with spotlights thanks to its transparent material that allows you to enjoy the light emitted by the lights even when using the cover.

GeoBubble EnergyGuard Selective Transmission 500 micron: With a double layer design (clear top sheet and black bottom) EnergyGuard is the most advanced solar cover on the market. It increases water temperature while preventing the growth of algae and other pathogens, significantly reducing the need for chemicals and hours of filtration, saving on maintenance costs.

OXO Cristal 500 microns: Ready to heat your pool water up to 10ºC. It is the transparent model from OXO, with a similar function and characteristics to the Geobubble Sol+Guard. Its exclusive rounded bubble OXO of great size allows a greater buoyancy achieving a better isolation, and its bubble disposition in line facilitates the folding and rolling of the same one.

And if it already has a heat pump...

Those who have pools in cold climates with little sunlight or simply those who want to ensure a warm water temperature in the colder months will probably need to combine a heat pump with a solar cover.

The solar cover will achieve optimum performance from the heat pump allowing considerable savings on the electricity bill. The reason is simple, the solar cover will prevent the heat generated by the heat pump from leaking away. In addition, the water will receive two heat energy inputs, the energy provided by the heat pump and the energy produced by the sun's rays, which will allow less prolonged use of the pump with a much more effective result.

If, on the other hand, the pool does not receive enough hours of sunlight or is covered, it is better to select a thermal blanket that is more effective in retaining heat in the pool, such as GeoBubble RaeGuard.

In summary, the purchase of a solar cover or thermal blanket is a purchase that can quickly pay for itself, as from day one it means a saving in pool maintenance costs and a considerable saving in the electricity normally consumed by a heat pump.

Remember that you can count on our customer service team to answer any questions you may have about the purchase of a solar cover.

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