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Should I Get An Automatic Pool Cover For My Pool?
Functional and aesthetically pleasing, our stylish automatic pool covers offer a combination of safety, energy efficiency and protection, while enhancing the overall appearance of the pool area. Our automatic swimming pool covers ensure ultimate energy saving and heat retention properties, alongside safety and protection against the elements, inside and out.
A statement piece designed to seamlessly blend with your pool surroundings, these premium-grade covers can be customised to match your preferred style, while ensuring that your pool area remains protected, safe and insulated against the elements. Options include advanced automated opening and closing features for effortless opening and closing. Get in touch with our team here and we can offer you a stunning array of options. We look forward to speaking with you.
The benefits of an automatic pool cover are endless and we have provided our expert advice to help you make the right choice for your swimming pool.
Slatted Covers
Slatted automatic pool covers are constructed from interlocking PVC or polycarbonate materials. They can be installed in swimming pools either underwater or on an above-ground roller that rests on the water’s surface, utilising the pool’s natural buoyancy to float. These covers are operated by a 24-volt low-voltage drive motor, with solar PVC being the most common type of slat. The slats are hollow, resembling a double-glazing panel, and feature a black underside beneath a clear top layer; they incorporate a vacuum that enhances heating. Additionally, an air gap is designed to minimize heat loss through the cover during nighttime.
Slatted automatic pool covers are the predominant choice for pool coverings globally, accounting for approximately 80% of the market share, largely due to their reliability and simplicity. However, their effective operation depends on maintaining the appropriate water level in the pool to ensure seamless opening and closing. Moreover, polycarbonate covers are engineered to withstand heavy hailstorms, making them significantly more durable than many other pool cover options available on the market.
Benefits of Slatted Covers:
- Reduce convection heat loss.
- Eliminate evaporation heat loss.
- Capture solar gains (solar version).
- Frictionless roller.
- Ultra-quiet.
- Can support 100kg per square metre.
- Maintenance-free motors.
Fabric Safety Covers
One of the primary alternatives to automatic slatted covers is the fabric or tarpaulin safety cover. Constructed from thin PVC, similar to that used in bouncy castles, these covers are available in solid colours and operate on tracks positioned along the pool’s perimeter, either above or beneath the coping. While they effectively reduce heat loss due to evaporatacross the cover’s surface, they do not provide significant solar gain to the water beneath.
Fabric covers are operated by a hydraulic motor, which can be relatively noisy, as it drives a complex pulley system that draws the cover along the track using stainless-steel braided cables. Due to the substantial force required to manoeuvre the cover, regular maintenance of the motor is essential to ensure its continued effectiveness.
For outdoor pools, utilizing this type of cover necessitates the additional use of a pump when the cover is closed. This measure prevents rainwater accumulation, which could damage both the cover and the pool, particularly if the water level drops too low.
In general, these covers are much more sensitive to user error.
Benefits of Fabric Covers:
- Eliminate evaporation heat loss.
- Seal pools completely.
- Can support a considerable weight (depending on the mounting method).
Whichever automatic pool cover sounds right for you, our specialised team possesses the expertise to ensure a perfect fit for your Aqua Platinum pool project. We strongly advocate for automatic slatted covers, as they provide significantly more advantages compared to fabric-based alternatives. Luxury outdoor automatic pool covers are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly effective in various aspects of pool maintenance. They contribute to energy efficiency, cost savings, and cleaner water while enhancing safety and security.
Although they may come with a higher initial investment, the long-term benefits far outweigh the cost. If you’re a pool owner looking to improve your outdoor swimming pool experience and reduce maintenance efforts, investing in a luxury outdoor swimming pool cover is a smart choice that will pay off in the long run.
Get in touch with our team here and we can offer you a stunning array of options. We look forward to speaking with you.
