Solar Covers

Save on your heating & chemical bills when you use a good Solar Cover! We have a few Solar Covers to choose from so have a read of their benefits below or phone our technical line on 0844 247 0047 to talk to some who an explain everything for you and help you find the best cover for your pool environment. 

The GeoBubble New for 2012 designed to last 25% longer than your previous bubble cover! The reason why is where the traditional bubble was pressed, it had a weak point around the bottom of the bubble, (where the material is stretched) however with the Geo Bubble, the bubble has been re-developed in a different shape which means no weak points around the bubble so the cover will last much longer!

• 400M Blue - Standard (budget cover) for retinaing a small amount of heat and solar gain, mainly preventing debris.
• 400M Silver - Same thickness as blue but has a layer of aluminium to help with heat retention
• 500M Gold - Most popular cover for past 8 years - thicker than the 400M, stronger, longer warranty and has the aluminium back for better heat retention
• 600M Gold - Unique for 1st-direct - brilliant in every aspect - thickest solar cover, aluminium backing, best heat retention properties and strongest cover - all rounder! Available in Standard or Geo Bubble
• Sol+Guard - Great for pools with no heating present as it has the best solar gain properties on the market - perfect for warmer climates! Along from benefiting from heat retention, reduce energy consumption, debris etc. Available in Geo Bubble!
• Energy Guard - Ultimate cover for inhibiting algae growth by being a dark colour and blocking out light along with heat retention, reduce energy consumption, debris etc. - Very popular as most pool owners at one stage has an algae problem! Available in Geo Bubble!

So how does a solar bubble cover benefit a swimming pool?
The sun's heat rays will pass through the solar cover into the pool water. The cover will help in the prevention of heat loss by allowing some of the rays to be reflected back into the pool water and by also preventing heat loss through evaporation. A solar Cover is absolutely essential for any outdoor pool - a good quality solar cover will transmit free solar energy into the pool making the water wamer - essential for the UK where heat is required! Not only are you preventing heat from escaping the pool and using the sun to heat the water you are also cutting down evaporation which will cut down your chemical consumption, saving you even more money!

_{Points common to all Solar Covers:}

• _{When calculating cover prices the industry round up to the nearest foot}
• _{All Covers come complete with a Solar Protector Sheet (excluding special offers & clearance)}
• _{Covers over 12m should be fitted with reinforcing and a leading edge}
• _{Unless paid for you will need need to shape the cover onsite}
•  _{Solar covers under 50sq ft will have a small surcharge.}
• _{Welding on solar covers can lead to a slight waving.}
• _{Cover guarantee is void if pool temperature exceeds 29°C, or SPATA standards for chemical and TDS levels are not met.}