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Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Our Silver Series Ultra-Clear solar blankets combine a clear top layer and a silver aluminized bottom layer that together maximize the effect of the sun's warming rays while reflecting the absorbed h
Average Customer Rating:
(9 Reviews) 9
8 of 9(89%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Review 1 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Keeps pool warm,
Date:August 2, 2009
By waterbonesmama
from Erie, PA
from Erie, PA
Pros: Pool stays warm for days
Cons: A little heavy to wind up
"This nice silver solar cover keeps our pool nice and warm for days after we heat it up. In fact, some days we don't have to use the heater at all. We live pretty far north in the US, so that is really an unexpected savings on our gas bill. The only minor problem is that it takes two people to wind and unwind the cover from the reel, because it is much heavier than the blue cover we had. However, it's worth it!"
Review 2 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
12-mil solar blanket,
Date:July 11, 2009
By bradinchi
from Chicago, IL
from Chicago, IL
Pros: Easy to install, efficient heating capability
"This solar blanket was added to an older blanket, as we enlarged our pool. I was able to merge the two and now we're fully covered, and generating more heat to reduce our need to run our gas heater."
Review 3 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
not worth it,
Date:February 27, 2009
By swimlady
from Miami, Fl
from Miami, Fl
Pros: insulates a heated pool well
Cons: not better than blue
"Biggest roller needed, don't get the small one!!!"
Review 4 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Solo Cover,
Date:July 1, 2008
By walkman
from Rushville Indiana
from Rushville Indiana
Pros: Excellent
"I have one it is heavy and works great.
It is alot better than those blue ones."
It is alot better than those blue ones."
Review 5 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Good Buy,
Date:June 10, 2008
By Katlee
from Georgetown,Kentucky
from Georgetown,Kentucky
Pros: Keeps pool warm, clean, lowers chemical use
"We bought the cover and reel deal at the beginning of summer. After spending one year without it we praise it's use. Our pool has maintained between 2-3 degrees and is already at the temp it took it until late July to get to last year. This is a MUST HAVE for any pool owner."
Review 6 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Hot solar cover,
Date:September 1, 2007
By DnMJ
Pros: Heats up the water for longer swimming season
Cons: The white cover included to protest it is not long and/or wide enough to fully cover it.
"We live in the northern part of the US where winters are long and cold. To extend the swimming season a pool cover is a must. this is a great choice for above ground pools. It is important to protect the cover with the white sun poly tarp when solar cover is not on the pool. Unfortunately the one included with this was not long enough for the reel system we use, so we have to put beach towels over the solar blanket to protect it."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Best Price On The Net!!!!!!!!!!,
Date:August 31, 2007
By Rosie
Pros: I hardly ever use my heater anymore, saves me money!
Cons: typically only last @ 3 years.
"I love our new silver solar cover. It heats the water up enough so that we no longer have to supplement with our heater. Thanks for a product that actually works. Now if you could just get them to last longer!"
Review 8 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Solar Cover good value when used regularly,
Date:August 13, 2007
By ThePoolGirl
Pros: good heat retention
Cons: starts to disenigrate after a couple years
"I am purchasing my 3rd solar cover, I have had the blue 12 mil and the silver 12 mil - for the money I will be purchasing the blue 12 mil from now on. I have had the same problem with both covers - after about 2 years of use (about two months after the 2 year full warranty expired), the cover starts to disintegrate. The cover also ripped lengthwise in several places (mostly by seam), and the water constantly has the plastic bubble tops (that come off cover) floating around the pool. We have 2 adults put the cover on, and kept the chemicals in balance. If you buy this cover, be ready to turn in a warranty claim before the two years runs out for the full 100% credit, I have missed it both times by less than a year. A solar cover is definately worth the money you save in heating costs when used regularly - just need to be prepared to replace it every couple of years. Blue 12 mil is a good selection since I have had to replace both silver and blue."
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Silver Series 12-Mil Ultra-Clear Aluminized Solar Blankets (in-ground)
Overall Rating:
Save your money and get this one.,
Date:July 3, 2007
By Backglass
from New York
from New York
Pros: Thick, well made. Raised pool temp a lot!
Cons: None!
"I was going to buy the more expensive 16-mil, ultra-clear blanket but it was sold out in my size. Since I needed one and didn't want to wait I bought this 12-mil Ultra Clear instead. I am glad I did...I can't imagine why you would need anything thicker. This is a solid cover and if you are using a reel should easily last many years. It was about a foot larger than the stated size, but was easy to cut with scissors to fit perfectly.
I had it on all week and it did a great job of keeping in the heat overnight and absorbing the heat during the day.
If you want a premium cover without the premium price, this is the one."
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.