Swimming Pool Solar Covers & Heat Retention Covers

Why a Solar Cover is Essential for Your Pool

A solar cover is a must-have for every pool, providing crucial benefits when the pool is not in use. By covering the surface of your pool, it allows the sun’s heat to accumulate throughout the day while acting like a blanket at night to minimize heat loss.

There are various grades of solar covers, and generally, the thicker the cover, the better its heat retention properties and longer lifespan. In addition to heating your pool, solar covers can help save money by preventing the evaporation of pool chemicals.

If the bubbles on your current solar cover have started to burst, or the cover is flaking or de-laminating, it’s time to replace it. A damaged cover won’t be effective in maintaining your pool's temperature or preventing chemical loss.

For Oval Pool Covers:
For oval pool sizes and availability, please refer to our Oval Cover Section.

Why You Need a Solar Cover for Your Pool

A solar cover is essential and should be on your pool’s surface at all times when it’s not in use. It helps capture free heat from the sun during the day and acts like a blanket to minimize heat loss overnight.

There are various grades of solar covers, and generally, the thicker the cover, the better its heating properties and longer lifespan. Solar covers also help save money by preventing pool chemicals from evaporating and are excellent for conserving water, especially during the hotter summer months.

If the bubbles on your current cover have started to burst, or if the cover is flaking or de-laminating, it’s time to replace it immediately to ensure maximum efficiency.

Eliminate Water Evaporation

With a Plastica pool cover you will be reducing your water consumption and your water charges, as well as saving a vital natural resource. Research carried out, in collaboration with the Brighton and London Metropolitan Universities, proced that the evaporation loss in the UK for an average sized pool, 4m x 8m, is approximately 32,000 litres per year. This figure is considerably higher for hotter climates.

 Reduce Debris Contamination

Debris such as leaves, dirt, insects and bird droppings are not only unsightly in a pool but also provide nutrients for algae and bacteria to feed on. When the pool is covered these contaminants will be kept out of the water, greatly improving the quality and appearance of the water.

Save Money

A Plastica solar cover will save money by reducing water evaporation and saving energy. The pool cover will typically pay for itself in less than a year.

Heat Retention and solar gain

Heat is retained by the silver underside reflecting captive heat back into the pool. Apollo also allows a certain amount of sunlight into the pool water ensuring solar gain. These features lower heating costs when compared with a standard bubble cover.

Reduces chemical demand

Limiting the amount of light passing through the water will inhibit the growth of algae, therefore reducing the demand for pool water sanitisers.

Reduce heating costs

The vast Majority of heat loss from swimming pool water is through evaporation. Aith an Apollo 400 GeoBubble cover in place, evaporation will be dramatically reduced.

GeoBubble technology

The unique shape has been proven to withstand both chemical and UV attach. A smooth shape and uniform thickness results in an increased expected lifespan of 25% in comparison with conventional bubble covers.

Midas 500 Solar Cover - Manufactured in the UK

The Midas 500 cover is crafted from innovative GeoBubble material, designed to provide superior durability and performance. Unlike traditional solar covers, the unique GeoBubble design is engineered to withstand chemical and UV degradation, offering an impressive 25%+ longer lifespan.

The GeoBubble construction features two bubbles joined by a thick waistline structure, creating a larger bubble footprint that resists air expansion. This design reduces stress on the material, extending its life. Additionally, the material is 50% thicker at its weakest points compared to traditional covers, making it more resistant to wear and tear and ultimately increasing the cover's lifespan.

Need a Custom Fit?
If you need a cover cut to a specific size, we offer shaping services for a small additional charge, including cut-outs or shaping for bays. Be sure to review the options available in the Finishing Options section and send us an email at sales@dolphinpools.co.uk – we’ll be happy to assist!

Please Note: This is a Price On Application product. We recommend calling our office before placing your order to get the best pricing for your needs.

EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission

Maximising pool temperature and inhibiting algae growth at the same time is now possible with this innovative light filtering material, meaning there is no need to compromise between temperature performance and chemical savings. Offering optimized solar gain and algae inhibition, the patent applied for EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission material now effectively delivers the best possible balance between solar heat gain, chemical and filtration reductions, making it the most innovative solar cover to date.

Selective Trasmission

The bubble layer of the material uses a patented midnight blue pigment combination which gives the material its selective transmission properties. The pigment formulation works as a selective filter absorbing the visible wavelengths responsible for photosynthesis. This absorbed energy is passed to the pool through conduction, while the transmission properties of the bubble layer allows for Infrared Radiation (IR) wavelengths to pass through the material and be directly absorbed by the water.

Evaporation prevention

The material provides a barrier to evaporation, giving the pool the ability to preserve water and reduce heat loss through evaporative cooling. Prevention of evaporative losses has the largest impact on maintaining a pool's temperature, responsible for 70% of the heat loss from the pool. EnergyGuard Selective Transmission has been tested to prevent over 98% of evaporative losses.

**This is a Price On Application product. Please call the office before placing your order**

Sol+Guard 500 Micron Transparent Swimming Pool Cover

The Sol+Guard 500 Micron swimming pool cover is designed to maximize solar heating efficiency. It transmits 80% of the sun’s energy in both the visible and infrared (IR) spectrums, helping to effectively heat the water in your pool. The unique GeoBubble™ profile adds buoyancy and creates an insulative air gap, optimizing heat retention and transfer.

By using this cover, you can significantly reduce evaporation by over 98%, which not only helps to maintain your pool’s temperature but also conserves water.

In addition to heat retention and water conservation, covering your pool with Sol+Guard helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the water, maintaining a cleaner swimming environment and reducing the need for chemicals.

Customization Options
If you require a cover tailored to a specific size or shape, we offer shaping services for an additional charge, including cut-outs and shaping for bay areas. Be sure to review the available options in the Finishing Options section before placing your order.

Please Note: There is approximately a 12-14 day manufacturing time.

Black 400 GeoBubble™ Cover – Manufactured in the UK

The Black 400 GeoBubble™ cover is specifically designed to offer superior UV stability, making it an excellent choice for pool owners looking to extend the life of their cover. The black color not only enhances UV resistance but also helps control algae growth, ensuring your pool stays cleaner for longer.

These covers are made to your exact specifications, so please send an email to sales@dolphinpools.co.uk, and we’ll arrange everything for you. Be sure to review the shaping and cut-out charges in the Finishing Options section before proceeding with your order.

Please Note: This is a Price On Application product. We recommend calling our office before placing your order to get the best pricing for your needs.

Polyweave GeoBubble™ Heat Retention Cover

The Polyweave GeoBubble™ heat retention cover is designed to significantly reduce water loss through evaporation, acting as a barrier between your pool’s surface and the atmosphere. Since evaporation accounts for up to 70% of heat loss in a pool—due to the high energy required for the evaporation process—this cover is an essential solution for conserving heat and maintaining optimal water temperature.

These covers are made to your specific requirements, so ensure you review the shaping and cut out surcharges in the Finishing Options section,  and send us an email with your requirements: sales@dolphinpools.co.uk 

**This is a Price On Application product. Please call the office before placing your order**

Domestic Leading Edge for Solar Covers

The Domestic Leading Edge is designed to make it easier to pull your cover back over the pool, adding both convenience and strength. It strengthens the edge of the cover, ensuring smoother operation and durability.

Already Purchased a Solar Cover?
If you've already purchased one of our solar covers and would like the leading edge attached, simply send us an email at sales@dolphinpools.co.uk, and we’ll arrange it for you.

Supercover Thermal Insulation Cover

The Supercover is a robust thermal insulation cover, designed to provide exceptional performance for both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as domestic and commercial applications. Manufactured with three bonded layers, it offers unrivalled strength and durability, ensuring long-lasting protection and efficient heat retention for your pool.

**This is a Price On Application product. Please call the office before placing your order**

Premium 8mm Foam Heat Retention Cover
The ultimate heat retention cover, designed to keep your pool at the perfect temperature. Ideal for hydrotherapy pools, this cover ensures optimal heat retention, providing comfort and energy savings.

Tailored to Your Needs
Each cover is custom-made to your specific pool requirements.