The rising demand for automatic pool covers
The demand for automatic pool covers in Atherton has been rising recently. The growing awareness of pool safety, water and energy conservation, efficiency, and the desire for convenience are significant factors in the steadily increasing market for automatic pool covers.
Evaporation – the culprit behind pool water loss
Swimming pools are the most significant source of water consumption in any home or business establishment. As temperatures warm up – and especially during a drought – this will be a particular concern for pool owners. And for a good reason: the combination of heat and wind causes the pool water to evaporate, especially when left open all day.
For example, an uncovered 16×36 swimming pool can lose water by as much as 180 gallons of water a week (or 720 gallons a month) due to evaporation.
Evaporation is also the culprit behind the loss of heat and chemical treatments in the pool water. The scorching summer heat can speed up the evaporation process. If you can’t use your pool all day, take preventative actions, such as investing in a quality automatic pool cover.
Ways to slow evaporation in swimming pools
Slowing evaporation in swimming pools can help save water and reduce heating costs. Here are several effective methods to achieve this:
Use a pool cover
- Solar covers: These covers help reduce evaporation and warm the pool using solar energy.
- Automatic covers: Pool owners consider automatic pool covers convenient and efficient. These covers are easy to operate, requiring only a push of a button to open and close the pool.
- Liquid solar covers: A thin, invisible layer that floats on the surface, reducing evaporation.
Install windbreaks
- Fences: Installing fences around the pool area can reduce wind (accelerates evaporation).
- Hedges or Shrubs: Natural windbreaks that also enhance the aesthetic appeal of the pool area.
Reduce pool temperature
- Lowering the pool temperature slightly can significantly reduce the rate of evaporation.
Use pool enclosures
- Permanent enclosures: These can surround the pool, providing a controlled environment.
- Temporary enclosures: You can set up these portable options when the pool is not in use.
Maintain water levels
- Keeping the pool filled to the appropriate level can help reduce surface area exposure, minimizing evaporation.
Chemical solutions
- Liquid Evaporation Inhibitors: These are non-toxic chemicals that form a thin layer on the surface to reduce evaporation.
Optimize pool pump and filter operation
- Running the pump and filter during cooler parts of the day can reduce evaporation caused by water movement.
Shade structures
- Shade Sails: Fabric structures that provide partial shading over the pool.
- Pergolas and awnings: Permanent structures that offer shade and reduce direct sunlight.
Regular maintenance
- A clean, debris-free pool helps maintain water quality and reduces the need for frequent refills.
Minimize water features
- Features like fountains and waterfalls increase surface area and water movement, leading to higher evaporation rates.
Implementing one or more of these strategies can help significantly reduce water loss due to evaporation in swimming pools.
Save water, chemicals, and energy with an automatic pool cover from Pool Covers, Inc.
Get the best-quality automatic pool covers from Pool Covers, Inc.! With a touch of a button, our automatic pool covers protect your swimming pools from evaporation, saving you water, chemicals, and energy. Plus, they provide other benefits below:
- Safety: It provides a physical barrier that helps prevent accidental falls into the pool. This is particularly vital for families with young children or pets.
- Energy efficiency: An automatic pool cover can significantly reduce heating costs by retaining heat when the pool is not in use, keeping the water warmer for long periods.
- Water conservation: It helps reduce water evaporation, potentially saving water over time, particularly in hot and dry climates.
- Chemical savings: An automatic pool cover reduces evaporation and helps maintain the pool water’s chemical balance, leading to lower chemical usage and costs.
- Debris protection: It keeps leaves, dirt, and other debris out of the pool. With less debris in the pool, cleaning and maintenance take less time and effort.
- Extended swimming season: An automatic pool cover can help extend the swimming season. They keep the water warmer and cleaner, allowing for more pool use and enjoyment throughout the year.
- Convenience: Cover and uncover the pool quickly and easily with the push of a button, providing a hassle-free way to maintain the pool.
- Aesthetics: Automatic pool covers can be designed to fit seamlessly into the pool’s design, maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the pool area.
- Cost savings: The initial investment for a pool cover can be significant, but the long-term savings on energy, water, chemicals, and maintenance can make an automatic pool cover a cost-effective choice over time.
Pool Covers, Inc.’s electric and hydraulic pool cover systems
Pool Covers, Inc.’s Infinity 4000™ automatic pool cover is a state-of-the-art, high-tech automatic pool cover system. It features bi-directional, anti-reversing auto-stops, a remote-located, low-voltage key switch, and power options that include a flood-resistant manufacturer-sealed motor. For installations suited for hydraulic application, the system is also available with a hydraulic power pack.
The hydraulic automatic swimming pool cover system works exactly like the electric model. It is used most often on larger pools where more power is needed, builder or pool owner preference, or if you cannot get electricity to the pool.
The Infinity 4000™ is the easiest to operate and maintain. It is the most consumer-friendly automatic swimming pool cover on the market.
Pool Cover, Inc.’s automatic pool covers can be installed in three ways:
- Automatic undertrack (for new or remodeled pools)
- Recessed top track (for new or remodeled pools)
- Automatic top track (for existing pools)
Colors – Our covers are available in various colors to suit your pool environment. Check out the color choices here.
ASTM-certified—All our products exceed ASTM safety standards and are considered the superior pool covers in the industry.
Automatic pool covers in Atherton are a must-have item for every pool owner. Get yours from Pool Covers, Inc., today and enjoy their many benefits, ranging from water savings to safety. Call us at 707-864-6674 or complete our contact form for more information about our products. Our team looks forward to helping you!
