Quote Originally Posted by deanbrew View Post
About a month ago when I opened my pool and put the solar cover on, it heated up about 3 degrees per day - went from 69 to 72 to 75 to 78 to 81 in four sunny days. I very much doubt I would have gotten that kind of increase without the solar cover, particularly since a couple of those days were sunny but not hot. Certainly, it helps the water retain heat at night, but I also think it adds heat, especially on a sunny day. I leave it on almost all the time, except in the middle of summer when the pool water gets too warm and feels like bathwater.
what kind of cover do you have (color, opaque etc).

I am looking at purchasing a cover and roller set from BJ's but I'm not sure if it is the right one.