Solar Cover Alternative
Solar pool rings are a solar cover alternative, it is a passive heating device that is seen as an effective method to retain thermal energy while increasing the temperature of your pool. Solar rings are easy to store and reduce water evaporation and chemical loss.
How Many Solar Rings Will I Need?
That depends completely on the size and shape of your pool. Another important factor is the brand of the rings since they come in different sizes. The only downside of pool rings are the small gaps that form between each product. The more area you cover with solar rings the more your pool will heat.
We’ve provided our top two brands that are sold on PoolSupplies.com below!
A 20-inch solar heating square that will retain thermal energy to increase and maintain your water’s temperature. This product works with all types of pools and spas while reducing water evaporation and chemical loss in your pool.
Designed with "No Lift Lip" technology, the squares are able to sit on the water's surface without being attached to anchors to keep from flying away in the wind. There is no inflation necessary, making each square easy to fold and store when not in use.
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Pool Size |
Minimum Required |
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12 x 24 |
8 |
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14 x 28 |
10 |
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15 x 30 |
12 |
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16 x 32 |
14 |
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18 x 36 |
16 |
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20 x 40 |
20 |
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15 Rd |
4 |
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18 Rd |
6 |
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24 Rd |
12 |
These Solar Sun Rings™ are constructed with two layers of UV-resistant vinyl. The first upper layer of the ring directs the sun’s rays into the blue bottom layer, absorbing about 50% of sunlight and converting it to heat. The remaining sunlight filters through the ring and into your pool water.
The Solar Sun Rings™ do not cover the entirety of this pool so we recommend you use additional insulation such as a solar blanket to keep the pool warm at night.
Recommended amount based on 70-80% coverage:
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Rect. Pools |
# Of Rings |
Round Pools |
# Of Rings |
Oval Pools |
# Of Rings |
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12'x20' |
8 |
12' |
4 |
12'x20' |
6 |
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12'x24' |
8 |
15' |
5 |
12'x24' |
6 |
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16'x24' |
12 |
18' |
7 |
15'x30' |
12 |
|
16'x32' |
16 |
21' |
12 |
16'x32' |
12 |
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16'x36' |
20 |
24' |
14 |
18'x28' |
12 |
|
18'x36' |
20 |
27' |
20 |
18'x33' |
14 |
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18'x38' |
20 |
28' |
22 |
18'x36' |
16 |
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18'x40' |
22 |
30' |
26 |
18'x40' |
18 |
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20'x40' |
30 |
33' |
30 |
20'x40' |
20 |
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20'x45' |
34 |
|
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21'x41' |
20 |
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20'x50' |
38 |
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|
|
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25'x45' |
44 |
|
|
|
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30'x50' |
58 |
|
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30'x60' |
70 |
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