Solar Sun Rings

[JETTA]

I purchased 7 of these for my pool to try this season instead of the solar blanket. I got a good price on them. Anybody try them. I checked their site and they sound good.



Here is their site:

http://www.solarsunrings.com

[badutahboy]

I think there were a few threads about them last year and the general concensus was that they don't live up to their hype...

[JETTA]

I think that is the reason for the $12.99 price. I wanted to give them a try as I like the concept that they do let some of the pool to be exposed to let the chemicals gas out. The negative would be the temperature loss at night.

[MrSpeed]

I just bought 12 for my 24' round. We've had a crappy May so far so it's hard to say how well they work. However they are not as easy to put on and remove as I thought. I thought the ring was made out of fiberglass but you just blow them up. They tend to flop over in a good wind. Once you get them out of the pool they're a little tough to handle.

BUT....it is a lot easier than the full solar blanket. Once we get a break in the weather I'll report back how they work out during the swim season.

[JETTA]

UPDATE:

Day one - Installation no issues, the trick was not to overinflate the outside ring or it would not lay flat. Seven?? I think they are two short. There is a lot of uncovered surface. Two more would be tight, but it would cover more of the surface. Otherwise, the heat gain (if any) would be lost at nighttime. I have left over trimmings from solar blankets, so i formed a Hybrid solar cover: 80% Solar Rings / 20% Solar Cover

1 hour after inflating all seven - Two have lost air on the outside rings. The valve stem "covers" popped out. They are too loose fitting. Sent an email to the company per instructions enclosed within package.

I will let know the outcome, favorable / unfavorable. I will be unbiased and if the company does not honor the warranty, all of you will know.

[JETTA]

I received my replacement rings today from the company.