Oops! I hope I didn't get censored for saying in passing that I have an Ecosmarte system. While waiting for my post to show up, I searched Ecosmarte to see if there were any topics and saw negative comments (not from users). Also, when asked for monetary donations (I think), I mentioned a specific, wonderful charity that helps kids, which I am honored to be a part of. Didn't mean to offend anyone, and hope this board doesn't function that way.

Anyway, maybe this post will show up. If so, I'm here because I have asked specific pool questions. I appreciate the responses thusfar, and reiterate my offer from the previous post to participate in studies of a variety of products, including solar blankets.

I wonder if we could set up a test of blankets using aquariums. Even 10 gallon aquariums side by side, but receiving the same amount of sun, each with a different color cover and the same thickness. They would need something to circulate the water to simulate the pool (standard filter on a low setting), and probably some sort of insulation around the sides to reduce extreme cooldown at night (at least where I live, in Zone 5). Temperature comparisons at the bottom and top of the tanks could be made morning, noon, and evening, over a period of days (hopefully a mix of sunny and cloudy ones). Does this seem valid?

Thanks!