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Intex 11 Foot Round Above Ground Swimming Pool Solar Cover Tarp with Drain Holes and Carrying Bag for Easy Set or Metal Frame Pools, Cover Only, Blue
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Size | 12-Foot |
Color | blue |
Material | Plastic |
Brand | Intex |
Style | Cover |
About this item
- Extend your swimming season by keeping your pool water warm for longer with this 11-foot easy-set round solar cover tarp
- Fitted for a 11-foot Intex Easy Set or Metal Frame swimming pool; Actual diameter: 11.5 feet
- Drain holes prevent water accumulation; Reduce water evaporation by 95 percent
- Helps to save money by reducing pool chemical evaporation when covered; Also ideal as a thermal blanket for heated pools
- Keeps leaves and debris from entering the pool which reduces maintenance time
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Easy to install | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Durability | 2.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to remove | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.5 | — | 4.3 | — | 3.7 | 4.3 |
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size | 12-Foot | 12'x20' | 12X24FT | 6 x 6 ft, 16mil | 12 ft | Round 12FT |
shape | Round | Rectangular | Rectangular | Square | Round | Round |
material | Plastic | Polyethylene (PE) | Polyethylene (PE) | Polyethylene (PE) | Vinyl | Polyethylene (PE) |
style | Cover | Compact | Thermal | Thermal | Above Ground | Thermal |
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Size | 12-Foot |
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Color | blue |
Material | Plastic |
Brand | Intex |
Style | Cover |
Model Name | Solar Pool Cover |
Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Theme | Pools |
Shape | Round |
Closure Type | Drawstring |
Pattern | Cover |
Installation Type | Floating |
Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Intex |
ASIN | B000PGRXR2 |
Item model number | 28012E |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,015 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #2 in Pool Safety Covers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Enjoy warmer water and a longer swimming season with the INTEX Solar Pool Cover! Keeps debris out of the pool and reduces consumption of chemical.
From the Manufacturer
Intex krystal clear solar cover 12'. Helps keep water warmer. Easy to use. Includes carry bag for storage when not in use. Fits just inside edge of pool and floats in place. Lighweight material. NOTE: Actual size of the product is 11 feet and 5 inches, however it is intended for use with above ground pools that are 12ft diameter in size.
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Actual size of the product is 11 feet and 5 inches, however it is intended for use with above ground pools that are 12ft diameter in size.
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Customers like the heating and ease of use of the pool cover. For example, they mention it works for heating the water, is useful for heat retention, and is super easy to put on and take off. Some appreciate the ease of cleaning. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, value, and size.
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Customers like the heating capabilities of the pool cover. They mention that it works well for heating the water, it absorbs the sun's heat well, and it keeps the bottom of the water cool. Some say that it's easy to put on and has kept their water at 85 degrees this summer.
"...- if you live in warm weather, it has kept our water at 85 degrees this summer- easy to put on and off by one personCons:-..." Read more
"I've had a couple of these. They do help with raising the water temps giving you a earlier and later pool season...." Read more
"...Full sun (no shade trees).First, It generates a lot of heat, we went without it for the first season and the water was always cold, even..." Read more
"...It will warm up the top of the water, so the bottom is still cool. The water does mix up and get warmer once people go in and mix it up" Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pool cover. They say it's super easy to put on and take off, it floats, and it'll keep leaves out of the water. Customers also mention that it'd be easy for even one person to recover the pool and prevents any damage. They also like that it can be folded up to use the pool.
"...easy to put on and off by one personCons:-..." Read more
"...This solar cover, in comparison, is so easy to use! It is very lightweight (it's essentially a big sheet of heavy-duty bubble wrap)...." Read more
"like this product for the ease of putting it in the pool … it’s a solar pool covering also but it was raining these few days so not sure if the pool..." Read more
"...This makes it easy to get it off and on completely by myself within a couple minutes...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning with the pool cover. They say it helps keep dirt and debris out of the pool, and warms the water. Customers also say it's easy to get on and off, and reduces evaporation.
"...It helps cut down on debris.. so less time fishing out leafs, bugs and the grass your neighbor or kid blew in there with the lawnmower...." Read more
"...I have none really. Kind of amazing.Third, keeps the pool way cleaner. All the lil bugs that land in the pool have a way to land and take off...." Read more
"...It works very well for heating up pool and keeping debris out...." Read more
"...It really did help heat our pool and kept debris out of it and I think its much easier then using a pool cover. I would purchase this again." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pool cover. Some mention it's good quality, durable, and won't disintegrate, while others say that it fell apart after three months of use. Some customers also say that the cover ripped right away.
"...there are air bubbles trapped under the cover, it still covers the entire water surface. The water coming out of the filter doesn't move it at all...." Read more
"...The plastic isn't a UV stable plastic (most likely given the cost) and chlorine within itself will break down things quicker as well.. throw in the..." Read more
"It works in sooo many ways. I keep it on our pool at all times unless we are swimming.We have a 16ft pool, 4 foot deep...." Read more
"...unable to use the pool only due to being busy, one half of this cover completely fell apart...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pool cover. Some mention it's a great item for the price, while others say it'd be better off buying a new one. The price is too high for simple bubble wrap, and some customers say the cover seems cheap and thin, but it works great.
"...Its definitely been worth every penny for this bubble wrap and its done the job for us!..." Read more
"...And yes, blue bubble wrap. Expensive for what it is, just a floating solar water heater...." Read more
"...As end result of a floating solar pool cover makes it worth the purchase. I would have given five stars on durability if it was a little thinker...." Read more
"...I couldn't believe it!!It was well worth every penny!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pool cover. Some mention that it fits the pool pretty well, while others say that it's too big for the pool.
"...I can easily put it on and take it off by myself. It is sized to fit with a little extra, so even if there are air bubbles trapped under the cover..." Read more
"This one was about 6 inches too short, but I get one every year or two to keep out all the debris...." Read more
"...It does fit well in my pool. It keeps the water much warmer. I put it on mid May until early September...." Read more
"...The cover fits properly on the water, it's almost adhered to it as far as strong breezes and wind is concerned...." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the bubbles in the pool cover. They mention that the bubble deflates and starts floating in the water. Customers also say that the air bubbles that capture the heat pop easily, like bubble wrap.
"...By the end of the summers the blue bubbles are floating in the pool. It has to be handled gingerly to avoid major tearing...." Read more
"...to get a new one this season as it ripped right away and a lot of the bubbles popped...." Read more
"...(after being housed in the garage over winter), the circles starting falling off the bubbles and going into the filter...." Read more
"...The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the air bubbles that capture the heat pop easily, like bubble wrap, as the summer progresses affecting..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the holes in the pool cover. They say that the holes are not big enough, randomly placed throughout, and allow water to seep through. Some customers also mention that the cover is developing small holes and that it had small burn holes in it when they got it.
"...The holes just mess with this thought process as if any dust on cover and water gets on top during removal it can wash into pool water...." Read more
"The only problem I've had is that the cover is developing small hole. But for all I know it could be some birds pecking at bubbles...." Read more
"...It had a few small burn holes in it when I got it, but buy it! It's the best accessory for this pool. Don't be afraid to use the used deal..." Read more
"...Holes in cover-First off, yes this cover has holes in it. No, it is not defective because of the holes...." Read more
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I had tried to cover the pool with the cover that comes with the pool. But I was unable to get it to stay on, even with two people working at it. The cover that comes with the pool is supposed to fit over the frame and it has a drawstring to hold it in place. It is very heavy and can get filled with water and sink. I was unable to get it on the pool by myself - as I would get one side in place, the opposite side would slide into the water and sink. Also, the water coming out of the filter pushed it around, making it even harder to work with. But even with the filter turned off and the help of a second person, we were unable to get the cover on.
This solar cover, in comparison, is so easy to use! It is very lightweight (it's essentially a big sheet of heavy-duty bubble wrap). It floats on the water surface. I can easily put it on and take it off by myself. It is sized to fit with a little extra, so even if there are air bubbles trapped under the cover, it still covers the entire water surface. The water coming out of the filter doesn't move it at all. Any leaves or debris that fall into the pool lay on top and as I pull the cover off they come off with it (where I can remove them) and don't fall into the water.
Updating my review: I have used the solar cover for one week. Prior to putting the cover on, the pool water temperature was previously around 71-72 degrees on sunny days when the air temperature ranged between highs in the upper 80s / low 90s and lows in the 70s. In the week that the cover has been on, the air temperature only reached highs around 80 and dropped into the low 60s at night yet the water temp went up to 76 degrees. That's a 4 degree gain in water temperature even though air temperatures had dropped by 10 degrees, and the water temperatures were within about 5 degrees of the high air temps. I am very pleased.
2 notes:
1. The instructions say that you need to remove it if there are going to be high winds, because it can blow off of the pool.
2. It's not a safety or tear-away cover, so it could potentially cause entrapment and drowning if anyone fell onto it. I remove the ladder and place it away from the pool when this cover is in place.
This summer we decided to buy a solar blanket. Sure, its just a big piece of bubble wrap but hey, you are only paying $40 so what do you expect? The shipment arrived in about 4 days or so. Immediately we placed the blanket over our 18' pool. It basically floats around the surface. We have the metal-frame pool so this blanket does not wrap over the top - it just floats.
We've had several hot days (90s) where the blanket has stayed on the pool all day and when the kids finally went into the pool at 4pm the temp was a very nice 85 degrees! They loved it and stayed swimming for a long time! Its definitely been worth every penny for this bubble wrap and its done the job for us! I can see that if you live in a colder area - for example, I think I saw a reviewer from Oregon or Washington State say they were unhappy with their purchase. Well I can certainly see how unless you have a few pretty hot days, the blanket might not do much for you. I think your satisfaction with the product has a lot to do with where you live and what kind of climate you have.
Pros:
- reasonably priced
- if you live in warm weather, it has kept our water at 85 degrees this summer
- easy to put on and off by one person
Cons:
- be careful where you put it, it looks rather delicate and I'm sure with any prick it might break
- on the 18' pool, it floats on the top so some debris does get into your pool (solution would be for you to use this blanket + the cover that comes with the pool itself)
- its kind of a pain when you remove it to find a place to put it on to let it dry out
The Pros out weight the cons for us, so we are giving this 5 stars!
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Questo telo a distanza di un solo mese dall'utilizzo si sta sgretolando, spaccandosi e bucandosi in tutte le camere d'aria. Veramente una pessima esperienza
Reviewed in Italy on July 30, 2023
Questo telo a distanza di un solo mese dall'utilizzo si sta sgretolando, spaccandosi e bucandosi in tutte le camere d'aria. Veramente una pessima esperienza