Sun2Solar Blue 8 ft x 8 ft Square Solar Cover | 1600 Series | Heat Retaining Blanket for Inground & Above Ground Swimming Pools and Spas | Sun's Natural Energy Heats Pool | Bubble Heating Blankets

Here's a few quick thoughts on this cover after almost 2 yrs using it. This will probably be my last year being able to use it. Pros: Does retain pool temps, especially early and later in the season when nights are cool. Relatively cheap No issues with winds, we've had 80mph winds. Cons: Durability - this will probably be the last year. Bubbles are falling off, rips, and discoloration I wouldn't really expect this to really raise your temps unless you have full sun possibly. I didn't really experience that Thoughts: Go into this knowing the price you pay and have realistic expectations on durability. We keep our pool at 88, as kids won't get in it below that. They are spoiled for sure. I use this during the entire season for 2 reasons. First it does help retain the pool temp especially during early months of April, May, and part of June as well as September and October. Second, it helps keep my pool cleaner, not clean, but cleaner, and helps reduce chemical use. I I have an irregular shaped pool and had no issues cutting it. I also use a solar cover reel and that helps keep it in shape. I'm now mostly through season 2 and a lot more of the bubbles are falling off, getting rips and discoloration. I don't expect it to last through the winter. It stays outside on the reel, but with a cover over it. I keep my chlorine under 5ppm but it still takes a toll on this cover. I also keep it under a UV cover when it's on the solar cover reel not being used. I'm in the fence if I'd buy this one or another brand. I feel it helped for sure, just wish I got 4 yrs from it.

Easy to cut to size, sturdy, and best of all, it really helps keep our pool warm and prevents the chlorine from disappearing so quickly in the sun. We’ve noticed that if we forget to put the cover on, our chlorine can be gone by the end of the day. I would definitely recommend buying a manual reel to go with it, especially for a larger pool. I can see how the cover could become a hassle to pull off and fold up by hand every time, which might make you less likely to use it. With a reel, it’s quick and easy. Overall, it works like a charm and has been well worth it!

I am happy to have found a solar hot tub cover that is 8ft. x 8ft. Our hot tub is an irregular shaped and this size was needed. It was easy to cut the material to the desired shape. The material is pliable. It works well.

This pool cover was an absolute dream in its natural habitat. Soft, flexible, easy to roll, honestly the nicest cover we’ve ever owned. Thermally, it held onto temps like a champ, structurally Arizona still won. We live in Southern Arizona, where the sun rules with an iron fist, and learned an important life lesson: not all beautiful things are meant for the desert. After one season, it bravely surrendered to the UV gods and retired in a dramatic, crackly fashion. If I had known this was going to happen, I would’ve let the kids use it as a science experiment. If you live in a cooler or less sun-intense climate, you’ll love this cover. If you live in Arizona, maybe choose something that has survived space travel. Still giving 5 stars for quality, just know your zip code matters.

April 2025: Downgraded from four to two stars. Have to replace this after only one year due to splitting and dry rot caused by UV and heat exposure. I an tired of buying pool products every year. The term "pool product" (submerged or out of the water) implies they will be subject to harsh UV rays and excessive heat most year round. Add Asbestos, lead paint, or DDT to make things last and charge me triple the price. In five years, I will not remember the cost. What I do remember is replacing items meant to be used outside, every year. The fact three Karen's want me using environmentally safe products, will mean nothing after I am dead and a meteor hits the Earth at some point in time. In the 1980s, my pool products lasted about ten years. Original 2024 Not sure I can tell the difference between my old 1600 and this new 2600 (gauge or thickness?) as of 29APR2023. . In the last two years I had to buy the 1600 yearly since they broke down from the sun and chemicals. Since these are designed to be out in the sun and chemicals, you'd think they would use an appropriate plastic formula to make them last. I'd pay double for one that lasted five years to avoid buying new ones yearly and having to trim them and attach them to my roller. . Hoping this 2600 lasts at least two seasons. I started using a plastic cover about mid-season last year to protect the cover from sun when it is on the roller. Be sure to use LOOSE bungee cords (mine were too tight and the pressure managed to cut through about 3/4 of the length of the cover). . In the early 2000's I owned a home for seven years with an inground pool and I do not recall replacong that cover. Probably made in America by smart chemical engineers. We should go back to using chemicals that work like DDT and lead based paint.