Reduce Heat Loss!
Over 90% of a pool’s heat is lost through the water surface; this can be reduced by using a heat retention cover.
- Reduce humidity levels
- Reduce the need for heating and ventilation
- Installs on most types of pools including free-form pools
- Covers should recoup their costs from energy saving within 12 months
- Covers over 12m (40’) have reinforcing and leading edge fitted when used with a reel system.
- Covers are despatched in roll form approximately 150mm over pool width to allow for packing.
- We cannot guarantee perfect lay flat of this type of cover material.
- Due to the flexible nature of the material we can only work to an accuracy of plus 0.2% and minus 0.5% on any cover dimension.
FEATURES:
- Dark blue top and black underside
- 500 micron
- Can be used as a winter cover
- Eliminates water evaporation by 98%+
- Reduces chemical usage by up to 60%
- Lowers energy consumption by over 50%
- Reduces debris contamination
- 5 year pro-rata warranty (UK & Eire ONLY)
What is a EnergyGuard cover?
The innovative EnergyGuard cover inhibits swimming pool algae and saves money, time, water and energy usage. The product has a dark blue top surface and a black underside. It is this combination that gives the EnergyGuard cover the ability to provide a variety of benefits to the po
ol owner. The EnergyGuard swimming pool bubble cover material is sold in roll form to fabricators around the world for commercial and domestic use.
Inhibit Algae Growth
The EnergyGuard cover inhibits algae growth in outdoor and indoor swimming pools. A Plastipack EnergyGuard cover will block the light from entering the water, therefore stopping photosynthesis and inhibiting algae growth.Research and scientific tests proved that the EnergyGuard cover inhibits algae growth even without chemical treatment.
Inhibiting swimming pool algae offers many advantages to the pool owner:
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Save money by using up to 60% less pool chemicals |
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Reduce electricity usage and costs by cutting filtration/pump time by up to 50% |
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Reduce filter blockages |
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Lower the risk of eye, ear, skin and gut infections |
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Avoid slippery surfaces |
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Improve the aesthetics of the water |
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Save money and time preparing a pool after the winter period. |
Tests prove that the EnergyGuard cover works
The pools in the images were both tested for ten days with no chemical treatment, no filtration and with simulated use. The pool shown in the left hand image had a standard solar gain cover and soon went green due to algae growth. The image on the right shows a pool with the EnergyGuard cover with no algae growth. The test was continued for two months and this pool still remained clear of algae when the test period ended
Winter Pool Cover
The EnergyGuard cover can be used all year. A test in the UK proved that it has many benefits as a winter pool cover.
A pool was covered with an EnergyGuard cover and a woven mesh debris cover from October 2008 to April 2009. No winter pool chemicals were used. The water was clear of algae after the 6 month period.
A pool owner will save many hours of pool preparation time by not having to filter, backwash and vacuum the pool, as well as saving money on chemicals and electricity usage.
Reduce Filtration/Pump Time by up to 50%
Filtration time can be cut by up to 50% when algae growth is inhibited. This will greatly reduce your electricity usage. Filtration will still be required to remove dirt/impurities from the pool and to circulate the water. A 50% reduction is achievable with regular pool use/bathing loads. If the pool is heavily used there will need to be more filtration.
Reduce Chemical Consumption by up to 60%
You can reduce chemical usage because the EnergyGuard cover inhibits algae growth and eliminates water evaporation. An EnergyGuard cover will provide cost savings by using less chlorine because algae growth will be inhibited by physical means rather than chemical means. The EnergyGuard cover also reduces chemical degradation from photolysis. About 90% of chlorine consumed by outdoor pools is lost due to photolysis reaction. Additional cost savings will be made by using less pH plus/pH minus to correct any pH imbalance caused by algae. All chemical levels and treatment should be maintained at the manufacturers recommended level.
Eliminate Water Evaporation by 98% +
With an EnergyGuard pool cover you will be able to eliminate water evaporation by over 98%, thus greatly reducing your water consumption and your water charges, as well as saving a vital natural resource. Plastipack carried out research, in collaboration with the Brighton and London Metropolitan Universities, which proved that the evaporation loss in the UK for an average sized pool, 4m x 8m, is approximately 32,000 litres per year. This figure is considerably higher for hotter climates and windy conditions.
Reduce Energy Consumption by over 50%
You can reduce your pool heating costs because an EnergyGuard cover will eliminate evaporation and greatly reduce heat radiation. Plastipack’s heat retention tests carried out in collaboration with the Brighton and London Metropolitan Universities, showed conclusive energy savings of over 50%. This applied to oil, gas, electric heater or heat pump usage. Where solar heating is used, it is possible to invest in up to half the amount of panels normally required for a pool without a cover.
Absorb the Sun’s Energy
The colour black is known to absorb the sun’s heat in a very efficient way. Plastipack has carried out research and produced an opaque dark blue colour with similar characteristics. The sun’s heat will warm the dark blue surface of the EnergyGuard cover and this energy is absorbed and transferred into the water surface area directly under the cover. An EnergyGuard cover will also help to retain the heat within the pool.
Reduce Debris Contamination
Debris such a leaves, dirt, insects and bird droppings are not only unsightly in a pool but also provide nutrients for algae and bacteria to feed on.
When the pool is covered these contaminants will be kept out of the water, greatly improving the quality and appearance of the water.
Save Money
An EnergyGuard cover will save money by reducing water, heating, electricity and chemical costs. The EnergyGuard pool cover can pay for itself in less than a year.
Warranty
The EnergyGuard cover has a 5 year pro rata warranty. The Sol+Guard and EnergyGuard materials are supplied in two UV formulations that are covered by our pro rata 5 year warranty. Please note that the length of the warranty may vary in some countries.
Environmental Benefits
By reducing the amount of energy needed to heat and filter your pool water, an EnergyGuard cover will greatly reduce your carbon footprint. It also conserves water and, at the end of its life, a Plastipack cover is 100% recyclable.
