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Advantages Of Outdoor Swimming Pool Covers For Winter

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Swimming is a favourite pastime of many as it keeps you active and fit. Unfortunately, due to the science behind cold weather and water, if you don’t have swimming pool covers in place over the cold winter months you could find yourself starting a new sport in ice skating instead. Here at The Swimming Pool Store, we specialise in providing our customers with everything you will need to keep your pool afloat, including heaters, swimming pool covers and a range of swimming pool chemicals. We pride ourselves on the service we provide for our customers and assure you that through our years of experience we wouldn’t sell anything that we wouldn’t use in our own pools.

When the cold weather truly sets in, you will undoubtedly begin to think about tucking up your pool for the winter. We have covers that are suitable for a variety of sized pools, so whether yours is an Olympic pool or a smaller one that you have for leisurely swims in the afternoon, we have something for you.

There’s nothing worse than going to jump in your pool at the start of spring to discover it’s littered with leaves that have fallen off nearby trees. They don’t just cause nuisance trying to fish them out but they can also stain the liner or tiled surface of your pool. By simply having a swimming pool cover in place you will eliminate these risks.

In the same way you would choose the right motorcycle clothing to keep you protected over the winter months, you should consider how you will protect your swimming pool to ensure you continue to enjoy the benefits it brings when the temperatures start to rise again.

To ensure our covers will stand the time during the harsh conditions the weather throws at us during the winter, they are made from UV stabilised polythene with a selection of additional features that means your cover will be durable and made to last.

If the time has come for you to start thinking about protecting your pool, contact us at The Swimming Pool Store to see our great range of swimming pool covers and many other accessories to help you get through the big freeze. To see the full selection of products we offer, visit our website today.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by The Swimming Pool Store. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Swimming Pool Store, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

How do Solar Swimming Pool Covers Work?

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Keeping your swimming pool heated and clean is an ongoing task, but an important one to help make sure your pool is always ready for use. High-quality swimming pool covers are the best way to keep your swimming pool in great condition, and The Swimming Pool Store are specialist providers of these accessories. For maximum efficiency, solar pool covers can provide an effective solution to a variety of problems. Read on for more information.

Free Heating

Using the solar energy created by the sun, solar swimming pool covers can help to heat your pool, removing the need for an additional heating system. The covers have a metallic reflective backing which traps the heat from the sun and reflects it back into the water, helping to ensure that your pool remains at a comfortable temperature for swimming.

Reduced Evaporation

By keeping your swimming pool covered, you will see a reduction in evaporation from your pool, which will in turn decrease your chemical bills as your pool will remain fuller for longer. Investing in a high quality swimming pool cover can pay off in the long run, as you see a reduction in your bills and your swimming pool begins to take care of itself.

Maximum Efficiency

A swimming pool is a striking feature of any garden design London, but having a swimming pool can be an expensive business. At a time when energy prices are continuing to rise, solar swimming pool covers offer a brilliant way to continue enjoying all of the benefits of your swimming pool without the associated energy costs.

The Swimming Pool Store have over forty five years of experience as swimming pool specialists, and one of our expert team will also be on hand to advise you as to which cover would be best for your requirements, which will help ensure that the cover you buy is the cover you need.

All of our swimming pool covers are made to order and will take 7-10 days to deliver, so if you are considering investing in one of our solar swimming pool covers, make sure you contact us today to place your order.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by The Swimming Pool Store. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Swimming Pool Store, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Automatic Swimming Pool Covers

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Summer is fast approaching and many homeowners are taking the opportunity to really enjoy their swimming pools. A swimming pool is a fantastic way to unwind and relax with the whole family, yet often it demands a lot of maintenance which can be off putting in itself. If you enjoy having a swimming pool but not the maintenance and safety concerns that come with it, then you should definitely consider swimming pool covers. To give you a clear understanding of the advantages a swimming pool cover could provide, we have teamed together here at The Swimming Pool Store to offer you some much needed clarity on the benefits.

Reduce Your Swimming Pool Maintenance

Often, after a long and arduous winter the joy of diving into the cool crisp water of your swimming pool in summer is marred by the fact that there is floating debris. Regardless of whether the debris is made up of leaves, branches, mud or dead insects, their presence can be unpleasant and off-putting. Yet, a swimming pool cover eliminates the hassle of swimming pool maintenance Oxford, leaving you more time to sit back and enjoy your summer.

Increase Pool Side Safety

For many of us, particularly those with children, pool side safety is a major concern. The risk a swimming pool presents is very real and certain precautions should be taken to keep these risks to a minimum. Aside from pool side fencing we would recommend swimming pool covers to all of our customers as a way to increase safety. We have two types of automatic swimming pool covers here at the Swimming Pool Store, the Automatic Safety Cover and the Slatted Automatic Cover. Both of our covers offer effective safety, as both can withstand the weight of a child or pet on its surface.

At The Swimming Pool Store we offer invaluable advice regarding all aspects of swimming pools and hot tubs. As such, we have various equipment available for you to purchase, including swimming pool covers. If you would like more information, feel free to browse through our website, or call us on 01494 483 652.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by The Swimming Pool Store. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Swimming Pool Store, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Micron Solar Swimming Pool Covers

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

When the sun finally pokes his face through the clouds after a long winter most of us rush out and buy sunglasses, sunblock and shorts. If you have an outdoor pool at home, or manage outdoor pools then you’re especially fortunate. The idea of a long summer relaxing in your pool on weekends would bring a smile to anyone’s face. But making the most out of the approaching summer sunshine isn’t just about having fun, you could save money too with The Swimming Pool Store’s range of high quality swimming pool covers.

Here at the Swimming Pool Store, we understand that enjoying your pool doesn’t come cheaply. That’s why we offer micron solar covers, which are specifically designed to take advantage of free solar energy by transferring its heat into your pool via sealed bubbles. This heat is then trapped by the cover’s silver or gold underside which can mean considerable savings on costs associated with heating a pool.

Not only this, but micron solar covers also help minimise the amount of water that evaporates from your pool so that chemical bills can be limited too. It’s worth considering micron solar covers now, as pool owners and pool complexes could be wasting money by not capitalising on this spring’s sunshine. These covers can make an especially big difference to commercial pool complexes when used on multiple pools.

Here at The Swimming Pool Store, we can accommodate pools of almost any size, and can also take bespoke orders for those unique swimming pools out there.

Why let your time at the poolside cost an arm and a leg? The swimming pool covers in our micron solar range come in varying levels of efficiency, diverse colours, and are also compatible with the rollers and towing equipment that we offer.

Automatic Covers For Swimming Pools

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

There is large variety of accessories available for your swimming pool, but some that are just a little more useful than others at saving you time and making the maintenance of your pool far easier. Covers, for example are ideal all year round for keeping out unwanted creatures, foliage and ensuring the safety of everyone within your home. The Swimming Pool store have various swimming pool covers to choose from that include automatic solar powered rollers to make protecting your pool far easier.

Regardless of your pool size there are covers available in different varieties to suit every budget. Even If you have chosen to hold off using your swimming pool till the warmer weather arrives, then it may be worth investing in winter covers to protect your pool. These covers are perfect for ensuring your pool is the best condition when you come to use it within the spring and summer months.

Of course, now the worst of the weather is over, there are those people that are planning ahead and looking into solar covers which use the sun’s rays to enhance the temperature of the pool by preventing heat from escaping.

Both these types of covers can be manually installed, however for a more convenient way of doing it The Swimming pool store stock various rollers to make the process far easier. Whether you choose to look into the solar powered roller or more traditionally, the classic cover roller, there are various sizes to choose from to suit your requirements.

You and your pool would certainly benefit from a cover so you can be assured that the store’s swimming pool covers and cover rollers are high quality and delivered fast. And with easy purchasing from The Swimming Pool Store, the process has never been simpler.

Solar Swimming Pool Covers

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Having a swimming pool in the grounds of your home during the summer can be a real treat, long days sunbathing next to the pool, an excellent way to keep fit and a great place for the kids to play. However, the cold conditions caused by the British weather and the maintenance required to keep the pool clean can become a real burden. Fortunately, the Swimming Pool Store provides solar swimming pool covers that can help reduce chemical use, gain free heat through its solar bubble technology and retain heat through its thermal properties.

An essential staple for any pool, the solar swimming pool covers sold by the Swimming Pool Store are available in some of the most popular pool sizes including, 24’x12’, 28’x14’, 30’x15’, 32’x16’ and 40’x20’. They are supplied in a selection of colours, primarily blue and jade, to ensure that your swimming pool continues to look good, whether covered or uncovered.

These covers help reduce chemical wastage by preventing the sunlight directly hitting the pool surface water and dissolving the chlorine in the pool. They are proven to heat the pool through the use of solar bubble technology whereby the cover has small bubbles over it with air trapped inside each one, this internal air heats up and transfers the heat to the pool water. The underside of the cover prevents heat loss by up to 70% and with the additional option of a silver or gold underside on the cover up to 80/85% of heat loss can be achieved.

Covers can be purchased in various grades, sizes and options to suit every budget, the addition of a roller will also aid the removal and refitting of the cover and ensure it is stored away when not required. Rollers are available to suit every size pool and cover.

A solar cover can also increase your pools energy efficiency by preventing evaporation of water and reducing the need for pool heaters to be running for long periods of time.

To see comprehensive specifications and full colour images for these swimming pool covers, customers are encouraged to visit the website. For further information or questions regarding any of the products found in the online store, customers can call a member of the team or fill out the online contact form.

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