Intex 29020 - Solar cover for pools 196 cm diameter

What can I say about this? This is the second one I have owned of these, as it is just a piece of bubble wrap double covered in plastic. But the science is ace, as the sun warms the air in the bubbles and then that transfers to the water thus insulating it. So the first 30cm of water is actually luke warm, lower it is ice cold as standard. So don't be fooled!It is easy to fit, snugly sits on top of the water, and when not in use, put over the washing line. It keeps most bugs n leaves out of the pool, but be careful when removing from your pool not to let all the debris just drop off the cover into the pool, gently gently.One of these should last you a couple of years (if not more) depending on where you store it. I have had other covers, but there is no need, just get one of these, the tie up covers are not much use IMHO, as they just rip where the draw cords are.I would recommend this product for anyone with a pool, as this will keep your pool clear of debris and as long as you have a chlorine floater, the water will stay mould clear. My only gripe is the price, as you are paying for a big sheet of bubble wrap, but who am I to argue, as it does its job.

Solar cover is great, definitely warms up top few inches of water in sunshine, which then mixes round, so (unheated) pool has been really reasonable temperature since we put it up. And keeps heat in overnight, prevents evaporation. Well worth the money. NB It does have small punched holes, presumably to let pool 'breathe' so you have to be careful lifting up if there are leaves etc on top, but easy enough with 2people or solo, if being careful.

Sure, it's a bit overpriced for what is little more than heavy duty bubble wrap, cut to size. However, it definately traps the heat and raises the temperature of the pool when the sun gets on it. Also does a good job of keeping bugs and other detritus out, so I would absolutely recommend it. It loses one star on price.One last thing. Many have complained there are holes in it. Yes, there are, but they are supposed to be there! They vent the top of the pool and prevent rainwater from sinking the cover.

Awful value for money it’s literally just a circle piece of blue bubble wrap . I could have pay bin bags on top of the pool for the same effect .It has nothing to even attach to the pool so just floats on top .

Great cover. However I bought the '8ft cover' for my 8ft frame paddling pool and this is not what was delivered. It was actually only 6'9 in diameter (which might well fit an easy set pool but not a frame pool). I did not manage to get the seller to give me a full refund. They have been difficult and I have agreed to a 50% refund (and keep the cover, which I don't want) as I can't be bothered with the hassle. I bought a bigger one and trimmed it down to fit my pool. When the cover is the correct size it is a great product.

I've had a few of these pool covers and this is the best so far

So this is my 2nd cover, first lasted 3 yrs before it ripped to shreds. This is perfect, does what it says (in fact this is a better fit than the last one! I have an intex 8ft easy up pool). My only gripe is the price. This time had to spend over £10 more than the last one, but given it does help keeping off debris and does help with temp (top 3/4”) I paid the premium . Same applies to chlorine tabs, they’ve shot up in price! I know why, lockdown, schools out, hot weather .... online retailers can, and are, charging what they like! So unfair and so wrong!

This is a very expensive piece of blue bubble wrap. We bought it during a heatwave and just before our pool arrived, only to find that the pool comes with a cover anyway, which kept the water warm overnight in summer.