Are The Bubbles on a Pool Cover Supposed to be Up or Down? (2024)

FAQs

Are The Bubbles on a Pool Cover Supposed to be Up or Down? ›

The simple answer is they should face down, always. The way they heat your pool is through the sun warming up the air that is trapped in the bubbles. The heat is therefore then transferred into your pool.

We recommend covering your pool with the bubble side facing down for the best results in warming your pool in the summer sun. The sun's UV rays will heat the bubbles and in turn, transfer heat to your pool water.

The cover resembles a large sheet of plastic bubble wrap, though it is far more than just that! The air pockets capture and trap the sun's heat like a greenhouse. During the day, the cover transfers the heat to the water.

Remove the cover from the box, and carefully unfold it. Spread it over the pool surface, with the bubble side down onto the water. If you can, leave it in the sun for a couple of hours to give the cover time to 'relax'.

Make sure the cover sits flat on top of your pool water and that the surface of the water is completely covered including any recessed areas such as steps.

The simple answer is they should face down, always. The way they heat your pool is through the sun warming up the air that is trapped in the bubbles. The heat is therefore then transferred into your pool.

Always put the colored side up, with the black side down (facing the water). Pool covers are specifically designed to be effective in this way, so make sure you always put the colored side up.

11 causes of bubble cover disaster and how to avoid them

To get the most from your GeoBubble™ swimming pool cover, it's important that it's well taken care of. A properly looked after cover can last more than 8 years*, but these common pitfalls can drastically reduce that.

The PowerLock Pool Cover also functions as a safety cover, safely keeping children and pets out of the pool water. A bubble cover, on the other hand, can actually envelope a child, a pet or even an adult who falls on top of the cover, making it extremely difficult to get out of the water without help.

Is it OK to leave pool cover on all day? ›

If you use your pool during the daytime, take off the cover just before swimming and replace the cover as soon as you're done using the pool.

Should a Pool Cover Touch the Water? Yes. Pool safety covers are designed to touch the surface of the water. Therefore, you should always ensure that the pool is always full when covered.

As we cover more steps below, we'll break out where you'll see differences based on your liner type: Overlap, Beaded, or Unibead. Starting at the liner's wall seam, place the liner on the top of the pool wall with the print side facing up and the flaps for the seams facing down.

Water bags are the easiest and most effective way to hold down your winter pool cover. Built from heavy-duty vinyl designed to withstand sub-zero temperatures, water bags provide peace of mind. Once installed, you know your pool cover will be secure all winter long.