What is the difference between the clear and the blue solar blanket?
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First, the clear solar blanket is thicker than the blue; the clear is 14 mil thick while the blue is 12 mil. Secondly, the clear allows the sun to pass through the blanket thus heating the water better. The blue blanket tends to absorb the heat itself so the blanket gets hot, not the water. Lastly, the clear blanket has a 6 year warranty as opposed to the 5 year warranty for the blue.
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Are the edges on the custom solar blankets finished in any way?
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No, the manufacturer does not finish or heat seal the edges on custom sized solar blankets.
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Does the solar cover come with an overlap like a winter cover does?
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No, the solar cover does not come with an overlap. A solar cover is designed to sit on top of the water's surface and fits on the inside perimeter of the pool wall.
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Is there a striking difference "heat-wise" in the 8 mil thick solar cover and the 12 mil thick solar cover? Which would you recommend for ultimate pool heating?
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Debbie, "Heat-Wise" The thicker the solar blanket the better. Also if you wanting to make it hotter you will want to go with the clear 14-16 mil cover as it allows the sunlight to pass through and not escape. Also it will cut down on evaporation.
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What solar cover will hold up in a salt water pool better?
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What are the terms of the warranty? Is it prorated?Are there fees or handling costs for replacement under warranty?
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Hi Bob L, The terms will vary because we have couple different manufacture. However the warranty is prorated and shipping and handling fees are not covered under the warranty. Whatever that cost is you will have to pay that cost.
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I have a free form inground pool. Am I able to cut the blanket to size?
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Hi Del, You are able to cut the blanket to fit your pool's shape.
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Does the solar blanket come with a winter cover ? Our last one had a white cover for winter storage .
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Hi, Robert. The storage bag is not included with the solar cover.
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Is this blanket compatible with the hurricane reel? How does the blanket attach to the reel?
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Yes, as long as it is a hurricane 20 foot wide model or larger.
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I have a 16 x 40 L shaped in-ground pool. Being L shaped, the smaller portion is 10 x 10. From the excess of the 20 x 40 cover is there a tape, or glue I can use that would allow me to attach or patch in the 10 x 10 area to the larger segment? any thoughts? Thank you.
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We have customers try a lot of different things over the years. Sew it with fish line, use carpet tape, use winter cover repair tape but nothing seems to hold for a very long time. Heat, water chemicals break down the adhesive. Maybe think about just keeping it in two pieces.
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What is the weight of the 8 mil 20x40 blue versus the the 12 mil 20x40 blue?
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Hi, Steven. The weight of the 8 mil cover is 40 and the 12 mil cover is 55 lbs.
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Why is the price $1,999? Is that a typo?
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Yes, that was an error in the system, it was corrected however unfortunately currently out of stock with no listed lead time.
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