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Originally Posted by NavyNJ
For the cost, and the actual impact of lost heat……..go with Liquid Solar Cover. Avg size pool uses 1 qt/mo, maybe less. Have compared results of heat loss with typical bubble-type solar cover and difference is negligible. Not even close to worth the hassle of dealing with on/off of the cover, plus storage. And there are a lot of better things to spend $4K on around your pool/patio than an in-ground roller storage set up……certainly be worth a try before investing that kind of money! ������
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There have been numerous tests done by reliable sources, and this does not work well. Heat retention by a solar cover is in the 75%-85% range, while for liquid it is in the 40%-50% range. In addition, you are adding chemicals to your pool that simply don't need to be added. I had tried this in the past (prior to doing my research), and it makes a mess and doesn't work well. By mess... after using for a while, take a look at your filter and you'll see the type of gunk and residue that is now also throughout your system - pump, heater, SWG, valves, etc.