The solar cover is more for holding the heat in the pool than heating it. You may want to look at the solar panels to extend your swimming season. I installed my pool last year and have started getting ready for this season. I have a solar cove reel and a set of 4x20 solar panels waiting for the weather to break so I can get it all installed.
I bought the reel and solar panels off ebay.
i have a 40 foot oval with a gas heater. i use the solar cover always. mostly as max said, to hold the heat in over night. if i dont put the cover on it steams at night . brings tears to my eyes as that cloud slowly rises over the clear blue water. looks like dollar bills just floating away. i tried the cover for a week or two when i first got the pool. what a pain in the a@# . you will not want to wrestle a 21 x41 solar cover on and off that pool. it is so easy with the reel . i do it myself most of the time . just roll it up and pivot it to one side. no grass from pulling it off and floppin it on the ground. its a must have.....just my opinion. ron
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Solar covers really do make a difference. Especially if you use a solar heater to pick up heat during the day, having a solar cover will keep the heat in during the night. Without it, you end up losing most of the heat you gained during the day. Mine got torn up mid-summer last year and we didn't fool with a replacement for the rest of the summer. It reminded me how effective it was. Hope to get a new one for this year.
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