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. Also check out our new GEO BUBBLE solar cover which lasts 25% 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 a major part of swimming pool equipment and is considered to be absolutely essential
• For outdoor pools, a good quality cover will transmit free solar energy into the pool making the water warmer
• Works by transmitting heat from the sun directly through the specially sealed bubbles into the pool
• Will stop water evaporation which helps save on the pool chemicals and will also help save on conventional energy
• For pools which are heated by gas or other traditional methods the cover will help reduce energy requirements}