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12X24 Rectangle Solar Pool Cover With Grommets: Heat Retaining Blanket For In-Ground And Above-Ground Pools, Bubble-Side Down - Sun2Solar 1600 Series Bundle Review

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Details

Size12' x 24' Rectangle
ColorClear
BrandSun2Solar
StyleCustom
Special FeatureInground

Reviews

Global ratings 36
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Type of review

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not so durable! in my review

Cover was always put away after each season. This season (3 rd year) cover is falling apart! I need to order a new pool cover! I thought the cover would have lasted longer!

Pros
  • SAVE ON HEATING COSTS - Sun2Solar clear solar blankets are made from a film of thousands of tiny bubbles, which work together to collect and retain heat in your pool at night and on those chilly days. The clear color allows the sun’s UV rays to penetrate deeper into your swimming pool for warmer water temperatures. Pay less and swim more.
Cons
  • The cover may not be compatible with certain pool cleaning systems

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The cover is very thin.

I have owned 10 or more covers over the years. I've only had it a couple months, so I don't know how long it will last but is the thinnest material of any I've used. So thin, it is difficult to spread it over the pool.

Pros
  • JUMP INTO WARMTH - Show friends and family your bravery by jumping in without the standard toe dip. Enter the swimming pool confidently knowing the Sun2Solar solar cover worked all day keeping the water warm just for you. Also, don’t lose all of that warmth generated throughout the day when the sun sets. Assure your pool’s temperature does not drop too much by protecting it at night through use of a solar blanket.
Cons
  • The cover may be costly compared to similar products

I sent a message to the company about this problem, so here is my email and there responce. The cover is falling apart. All these small pieces of the cover are in the pool daily. It’s literally disintegratingHello!We have received your photos, and have had our specialists review them for warranty coverage. Unfortunately, what is shown in the photos is not covered by the manufacturer's limited warranty. This warranty only covers manufacturing defects, and does not cover rips, tears, or bubble…

Pros
  • Ez to put on
Cons
  • Pool cover is ok but did not receive the grommets. Please send ASAP!!!

Revainrating 4 out of 5

OMG HUGE difference in pool Temperature

Great cover. Heats pool 10 degrees+ and keeps pool warm on cool nights. I cannot believe I didnt buy this cover sooner. Great investment. The quality is pretty good so far (had for about 2 months) Cuts easy to size. Easy to fold if you do not have a roller to store. I would definitely stay with the 16 mil as it has worked great for me. Hoping the cover lasts a few years. Did not use the grommets it comes with. No need cover does not blow off.

Pros
  • Patio, Lawn & Garden
Cons
  • The cover may be prone to tearing or puncturing

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Does not last! - my new review

So I am about to start using this cover for its second full season. I used it for two months during the fall of 2017 and then the entire pool season of 2018. Hopefully, it will make it through the end of this pool season, but I’m not so sure. It is disintegrating & tipping quite fast. I am meticulous about taking care of it too. I pull it out after the season, hose it down, let it dry, carefully wrap it and place it back in the original bag it came in and then store it in a dry garage over…

Pros
  • MINIMIZE WATER EVAPORATION - The use of a solar cover helps in preventing up to 95% of pool water evaporation. When not enjoying a refreshing swim, keeping your pool covered lessens the vast amount of water lost into the environment. Fill up your swimming pool less and enjoy it more!
Cons
  • The cover may not properly seal around the pool edges

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Just Oversized Bubble Wrap

This product IS NOT worth the money. It is basically just oversized bubble wrap! I live in Phoenix and we get PLENTY of sun, our pool does not have a heater so I purchased this to retain heat since this is Solar. IT DOES NOT WORK. After several back and forth emails with the company, they did say they would refund my money when I return it, but since it came basically shrink wrapped, it was basically impossible to get it back into the container and using a box, due to it's size, made the cost…

Pros
  • Parts & Accessories
Cons
  • The cover may not last as long as expected

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good Thickness and Floats Without Putting Grommets In

Ordered the 20 x 40 16 mil. It was a tiny bit longer and wider than 20 X 40. Good thickness and floats without having to put the grommets in. The bubbles weren't as "full" as some of the other solar covers we've had and looked under-inflated. The instructions say the bubbles will inflate over time but it's been over a week and they're still not looking any fuller. If it holds up and the bubbles never get any fuller I'd still consider it a good buy for the money considering it's 16…

Pros
  • Strong fabric, works well on a roller & keeps the pool well protected plus the water warm.
Cons
  • The cover may not be effective at retaining heat

It keeps debris out of the pool as well. Pair it with a solar pool cover roller to easily remove and store the cover when not in use. Definitely worth the money.** Downgrading to 2stars. July 2021. The cover is disintegrating and needs to be replaced. Lasted 1.5 Summers. Now product is double in price. Will look for a cheaper cover and expect to replace this every 1 - 1.5 years.** October 2022. Bought another cover at the cost of $200. This is 50% more than what we paid in 2019 for the same…

Pros
  • Sturdy, easy to install
Cons
  • The cover may not be as durable as advertised

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do Not Buy! Didn’t even last one year!

Buyer beware! This is a horrible product! And the company doesn’t stand behind their product!I bought this cover a year ago, and it is used exactly as it should be, to cover my pool and keep it warm. The product didn’t even hold up one year. This is a solar product that states it has a 10year warranty ( which is actually only 3 years) and even that’s a lie because the warranty only covers. ummm nothing. They told me the warranty would cover delamination, (the layers coming apart) and seam…

Pros
  • Works great and really hold the heat in the water during the night.
Cons
  • The cover may be difficult to remove and store

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do not purchase. Falls apart.

We have had this pool cover for less than a year and only used it to cover the pool about half a dozen times when a big wind storm was forecasted. While it worked great to keep the pool clean in a storm those few times, it has recently started falling apart. It isn’t just ripping or tearing, it is completely disintegrating. We store it next to our pool on a roller and before we could discard of it made a huge mess in our pool, backing up the filter and requiring a huge clean up effort. Not…

Pros
  • TRIM TO FIT - Your pool may be uniquely shaped and getting the right fit is as easy as finding a marker and sharp pair of scissors. Have the bubbles facing down to the water and trace a line on the cover showing where you should cut off the additional material. Do so confidently knowing this won’t affect the manufacturer’s warranty---they understand.
Cons
  • The cover may not be as effective in cooler climates

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great cover for my opinion

Very well made, heavy duty cover. Fit the pool very well after light trimming which was easily done with scissors. Thanks for attention.

Pros
  • Helps to reduce water loss due to wind
Cons
  • The cover may not be effective at reducing energy costs

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Covers - Super for Saving on Chemicals

Very nice cover, thicker than previous ones. Does a great job holding in the heat, but real benefit is in the chemicals saved. Chlorine usage goes way down when using the cover. I added more grommets and some longer ropes to help pull the covers in place. The covers (our pool requires two) can be blown about by strong wind, so we anchor them with above mentioned ropes. Last covers lasted three seasons, but I'm sure they paid for themselves in saved chemicals, we'll see how these thicker ones…

Pros
  • Fits most rectangular pools
Cons
  • The cover may be difficult to position on the pool without assistance

I had a solar cover before, and it lasted a full three years and then it wasn't even ripped, but just too dirty and had white chlorine and calcium stains, so I threw it away. THIS ONE started to shred and tear after only 9 months, but we kept trying to use it until now, one year (almost to the exact date) that we purchased it. The filter was getting clogged with tiny shred and little pieces of blue solar blanket. What a disappointment. I purchased the roller at the same time (and that works…

Pros
  • Prevents algae growth in your pool
Cons
  • The cover may not be UV-resistant, causing it to fade over time

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not Thrilled best in my review

The cover arrived earlier than promised but packaging was just a plastic bag which got scuffed in shipping leaving a small hole in the cover. This cover cost $35 more than the one I am replacing and it appears to be the same weight or possibly slightly lighter. Evidently 1600 series is nothing more than hype. The previous Harris cover did not make it one year before pieces of the bubbles started breaking off. At this point I do not think this will fare any better. I noticed some of the bubbles…

Pros
  • Helps to retain heat overnight
Cons
  • The cover may not fit securely on above-ground pools

Trimed 2 fit pool, installed grommets, (great idea) lays nice flat. Warmed the pool up about 20 deg in a week, took 1st swim may 1st water temp 84 deg.

Pros
  • A high-quality, cost-effective solution for maintaining your pool
Cons
  • The cover may require frequent adjustment to remain properly positioned on the pool

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Buy this cover! You won’t need a pool heater!

This cover is FANTASTIC. My pool is 18x36 — 20,000 gallons. Within one week of so-so temps in the low 80s, pool temp increased from 72 degrees to 86. With a a week of hot weather in the 90s, pool temp was up to 96. We actually had to leave the cover off and add cold water to get the temp down!Also, this is the cleanest my pool has been. The water is always sparkling — likely because the cover is keeping out fine sediment (and leaves), the chemicals don’t evaporate and the water level stays…

Pros
  • Helps to retain heat on cloudy days
Cons
  • The cover may not be effective at retaining heat during colder months

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Heavy Duty! for my opinion

This 16 mil cover is heavy duty! It is helping keeping my pool cleaner in the high winds we have been having. My pool is is steadily gaining temperature because I am not losing as much temperature at night as I was before. I got a My pool is only 9X18 and this is the closest size that would fit. There was plenty leftover to cover my hot tub as well.

Pros
  • Easy to roll up for storage
Cons
  • The cover may not provide sufficient protection against UV rays

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great purchase if you take care of it.

I was skeptical of this product due to some of the reviews about de-lamination. But the directions are specific. Keep it out of the sun if not installed on the water. We made a simple 2x4 rack on our wood fence to put this and the 16foot intex rack on when not in use. Simple rigging of a tarp cover to keep direct sunlight off it and it’s stayed in perfect condition. When rolled up you can see why in direct sun it would get very hot and the plastic bubbles would over-expand and pop. It does hold

Pros
  • Comes with grommets for easy tie-down
Cons
  • The cover may be difficult to remove when wet

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good solar pool cover

The solar pool cover arrived earlier than expected and I was glad to see made in USA on the box. The cover seems to be well made and I trimmed it to fit my pol exactly. Only time will tell how long it lasts. It seems to be working well minimizing the heat loss during the night. The pool temperature went up seven degrees in just two days and it was only 70 degrees outside.

Pros
  • Reduces chemical usage in your pool
Cons
  • The cover may not be adjustable for various pool depths

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Really good quality

I needed a small size to insulate the two windows and glass door on my grow room garden shed. This size worked out perfectly. This is really heavy duty material and I like that the bubbles are really small. As a little perk it was easy to cut on the vertical because the bubbles are in a row. So the job went a little easier that way. I attached it to the windows/door with the bubbles facing into the room, with Gorilla clear tape. It looks really nice.The Seller sent this on a roll, not folded…

Pros
  • Helps to increase your pool’s efficiency
Cons
  • The cover may not be effective at preventing pets from entering the pool