Testing and Development of GeoBubble™ materials
27th November 2020, 12:15 pm
In the pages of this website we talk at length about what a GeoBubble™ pool cover can do for your pool, the differences in cover types, and the particular qualities of our High-Performance Guard materials. Everything that we say about the materials is backed up by rigorous testing – much of which is conducted on…
Is it OK to leave an EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission cover on your pool over the winter?
23rd October 2020, 12:30 pm
Looking out the window this morning in rainy East Sussex, it’s becoming clear that winter is fast approaching and that pool season in the UK is coming to an end. This is probably why one of the questions we’re being asked most often lately is whether or not EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission can be used as…
Product feature: EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission
23rd September 2020, 12:00 pm
Winner of the Institute of Physics’ Business Innovation Award in 2018, EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission is our high performance solar cover material with GeoBubble™ technology. This swimming pool cover material was designed to maximise solar gains to your pool whilst filtering simultaneously preventing algae growth. A patented EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission cover on your pool could increase…
World Water Week
27th August 2020, 4:00 pm
In case you weren’t aware, this week (August 23rd- 28th, 2020) was World Water Week. Normally, there’d be a huge international event in Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate, but this year, as with many things, it has become a virtual event, with attendees encouraged to visit remotely via WWWeek At Home. For many of us water…
Product feature: CoolGuard™ Ultra
12th August 2020, 9:00 am
As we have discussed at length on this website and particularly in the GeoBlog, the main objective of a pool cover is to reduce evaporation, though a cover has the added benefits of working as a barrier to debris and increasing the pool’s temperature through solar gains. Usually, we talk about temperature gains as a…
Getting the Most Out of Your GeoBubble™ Pool Cover
15th July 2020, 8:01 am
If you’ve got this far, then you’ll know that covering your pool is going to save you time and money, but do you know how to get the very best savings possible? The team here at GeoBubble™ have collated some key tips and advice to help you get the most out of your pool cover, and…
11 steps for a summer-ready pool
18th June 2020, 3:17 pm
How to open up your pool after the winter 1. Remove cover Wind up the pool cover carefully ensuring as few leaves and debris enter the pool as possible. 2. Clean the cover Place the cover flat side up with the bubbles facing down. If possible use the space available around the pool by setting…
Algae and your pool
29th January 2020, 2:12 pm
We’ve all been there. You have been busy and looking forward to enjoying your pool when you peel back your pool cover for a quick dip and are confronted with what can only be described as pea soup coloured water. Despite your best efforts with your chemicals and balancing your chlorine and pH, you have…
Which colour pool cover should I buy?
12th February 2020, 2:22 pm
Dark blue, light blue, gold or silver? There are lots of colour options on the market, with pool retailers offering a wide range of choices. Is it simply an aesthetic choice, or can the colour of your cover make a real difference to your pool? Firstly, let’s look at the benefits all pool covers will…
Why should I cover my pool?
12th March 2020, 9:07 am
Climate change is becoming an increasing concern for pool owners looking to reduce their energy and resource consumption. The industry has responded with heat pumps to heat the pools more efficiently and salt water chlorinators to reduce chemical consumption. A pool owner can even insulate the walls and floor of the pool. But many pool…