Offering multiple benefits, floating ("bubble type") solar blankets are the most popular type of pool cover amongst Australian pool owners.

The key benefits of a floating solar pool cover :

	Maintenance - A pool cover helps reduce maintenance - keeping debris out and blocking UV light,
	Evaporation - By effectively "sealing" the pool, water loss through evaporation is almost eliminated,
	Heating - Solar pool covers both collect heat and then help retain heat - indicative temperature rises below:.

		Summer*		Spring*
Melbourne		5-6 degrees		4-5 degrees
Sydney		6-7 degrees		4-5 degrees
Brisbane		7-8 degrees		6-7 degrees
Perth		6-7 degrees		5-6 degrees
*Based on manufacturer estimates