Beware! This lasted less than 2 years and the warranty is a joke.
When I contacted In the Swim to get a full replacement under warranty, they responded with this email:
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The warranty does not cover the following:
•Bubble Damage: This occurs when the bubbles on the solar cover start to fall off. The most common reasons for this is a chemical problem and often caused from the pool water not being properly balanced; putting Solar Cover on pool too soon after shocking or chemicals sitting on the cover while it is on a solar reel.
•Fading or color bleaching out.
•Tears, rips, cracks, or cuts
•Damages caused by exposing the solar cover to the sun while removed from the pool (improper storage).
•Damage caused by misuse, weather or animals.
The warranty only covers true seam separation and delamination. Please send in more photos, if you are experiencing either of these situations.
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Look at all the complaints! These solar covers don't fail from " true seam separation and delamination". They fail from disintegration, which they blame on you because they claim this can only occur through misuse by not removing the cover when you shock the pool.
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Product Description
In The Swim Premium Pool Solar Blanket Cover
In The Swim Premium Pool Solar Blanket Cover 12 Mil is our most popular solar cover that we carry. Using a pool solar cover has many advantages that will help save you time and money. Our solar blanket covers are made from a light-weight, yet durable polyethylene material. They are easy to install by cutting the cover to the shape of your pool with scissors if it is irregularly shaped.
In The Swim Premium Pool Solar Blanket Cover 12 Mil will help heat your water temperature up to 8-10 degrees in approximately 5-7 days of consistent sunlight. Using a pool solar blanket cover prevents the water from losing heat which will help let you enjoy your swim season even longer. It reduces water evaporation, chemical loss, and the amount of debris that can get in the water.
Warm the Water & Save Money!
- Raises water temperature up to 8-10 degrees in approximately 5-7 days of consistent sunlight
- Reduces water evaporation and chemical loss to save you money
- Reduces heat loss and minimizes the amount of debris that can get in the water
- Extends the swimming season by maintaining a comfortable swimming temperature in the pool
- 7 Year Limited Manufacturer Coverage
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Fitting Your BlanketTo figure out what size solar cover you are looking for, measure the longest length and width of the pool to ensure you get complete coverage. Once you roll the cover out on top of the water, let it sit for about a day to adjust so it will lay completely flat. Once it has adjusted, cut the blanket to fit your pool if it is irregularly shaped. To make using a solar blanket cover even easier, use a solar cover blanket reel. This will help make the process of taking the cover on and off the pool more convenient. |
Extend the SeasonSolar blanket covers are a great way to help you enjoy your pool or spa even when the weather is a little cooler outside. It will help give you an extra month or two on either end of your normal swim season. This will allow you to open your pool earlier and close it later. Our solar blanket covers offer up to 80% in thermal efficiency which provides excellent heating and water retention. One of the best times to use the solar cover is at night to help keep the water from evaporating. It also keeps the temperature from dropping too low. |
Caring for Your CoverWhen using a solar blanket cover, you want take care and use it properly to help extend the life of your cover. If you add any chemicals to the water, wait at least 24 hours before you put the cover back on the pool. This prevents the cover from chemical damage that can shorten the life of your cover. It can result in the bubbles deteriorating when you put the cover back on too soon after treatment. When you are going to not use your solar cover blanket for a long period of time, make sure you clean it before storing. |
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| Basic Solar Blanket Cover | Premium Solar Blanket Cover | Premium Plus Solar Blanket Cover | Ultra Solar Blanket Cover | Spa & Hot Tub Solar Blanket Cover | |
| Thickness | 8 Mil | 12 Mil | 12 Mil | 16 Mil | 15 Mil |
| Warming Ability | Average | Good | Better | Best | Good |
| Color | Blue | Blue | Blue / Black | Clear | Blue |
| Limited Manufacturer Coverage | 3 Years | 7 Years | 7 Years | 8 Years | None |
| Reduces Evaporation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Up to 80% Thermal Efficiency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reduces Chemical Loss | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quick Heating | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Supreme Insulation | ✓ |
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| Customer Rating | (2607) | (1426) | (1096) | (2239) | (2384) | (91) |
| Price | $109.99 | $142.95 | $206.00 | $119.99 | $37.43 | $65.99 |
| Sold By | In The Swim Pool Supplies | Amazon.com | In The Swim Pool Supplies | Spreetail | Amazon.com | In The Swim Pool Supplies |
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
Size: Shape: Rectangle, Size: 14 x 28, Type: PremiumVerified Purchase
RIPOFF
By Larry on May 10, 2020
This is the second cover I have purchased from In the Swim and will be my last. DO NOT, and I repeat DO NOT buy their covers. I had the last one a little over two years and the bubbles started coming off. Doesn't work without the bubbles. This time I contacted them and they claimed I did not balance my pool or had it stored out of the water which caused the problem. Sorry, but not true. I am a Certified Pool Operator and keep records of my readings and my pool is always in balance. I sent them pictures and their response was the bubbles are not covered, which is like saying you can buy a car but the steering wheel is optional. I have read other reviews saying they had the same experience and the same claims from In the Swim. If what makes the thing work in the first place is not covered and fails, you have no recourse. I will never, and repeat never buy another thing from them and this is a ripoff. Why give this great warranty if what fails the most and what is the weakest point of the cover is not covered, why give a warranty at all. If I could have given zero stars, I would have.
By Larry on May 10, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
Size: Shape: Rectangle, Size: 12 x 20, Type: PremiumVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
Size: Shape: Rectangle, Size: 14 x 28, Type: PremiumVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
Size: Shape: Rectangle, Size: 18 x 36, Type: PremiumVerified Purchase
The cover is falling apart
By Matthew on May 18, 2015
I purchased this pool cover 1 year ago to the month. It gets put away for the summer, so it was used for only a few months last spring to warm the pool up, and in the fall to extend the swim season and its already falling apart. Little blue circles are coming off of it and into the pool water, the cover is just disintegrating.
By Matthew on May 18, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
Size: Shape: Rectangle, Size: 18 x 36, Type: PremiumVerified Purchase
