Pool Covers

Pool Cover Types We Supply

We stock Daisy pool covers, Elite pool covers and ThermoTech covers, all Australian made and designed for Australian pools and the intensity of our climate. Daisy is a Central Coast based company that has been manufacturing covers in Australia for over 50 years, and their quality holds up under Perth’s harsh UV. Here is how the main cover types compare and which suits different pool setups.

Solar Pool Covers And Solar Blankets

Solar blankets are the most popular cover type for Perth pools. They float on the pool water surface and use thousands of small air pockets to trap heat and prevent evaporation. The Daisy 525TB Blue Solar Pool Cover is a 525 micron cover that delivers strong heat gain during the day while reducing overnight heat loss. It suits most in ground residential pools and is the best pool cover option for pool owners who want a balance of heat retention, durability and long term value.

For pools that get heavy sun exposure, the Daisy 350 Micron Illusion offers a lighter alternative that still blocks UV and reduces evaporation, while being easier to handle on and off the pool. Solar blankets generally last 3 to 6 years in Perth conditions depending on sun damage and frequency of use.

Thermal Covers

The ThermoTech Foam Insulation Cover is a premium performance thermal cover that provides maximum protection against heat loss. Unlike bubble covers, foam covers do not degrade as quickly under direct sun and offer superior heat retention for pools that rely on an external heat source like a heat pump or gas heater. Thermal covers suit pool owners who heat their pool year round and want to minimise energy costs. They also work well for indoor and outdoor pools where consistent temperature is the priority.

Pool Cover Rollers

A pool cover is only useful if you actually put it on. If it is a hassle to roll out, it stays folded up in the corner. Pool covers and rollers solve that. A roller system mounts at one end of the pool and lets you roll the cover on and off in under a minute. We supply rollers to suit different pool dimensions and fit them to bench seat, ground or deck mounted configurations depending on your layout and available space. For pools with limited space, a low profile roller keeps things tidy without getting in the way.

Why Every Perth Pool Needs A Cover

If you own a swimming pool in Perth, a cover is not a nice to have. We have been SPASA accredited since 2003, and if there is one piece of advice we give more than any other, it is this: get a cover on before you worry about anything else.

Reduce Evaporation And Save Water

Pool covers reduce evaporation by up to 95 percent. In a city where water restrictions kick in most summers and water bills climb every year, that translates to genuine water savings you can measure on your next bill. An uncovered in ground pool in Joondalup or Burns Beach can lose the equivalent of its entire volume in evaporation over twelve months. Sallie Ketteringham, one of our Burns Beach customers, had been topping up twice a week for years. After we fitted a Daisy 525TB, she stopped topping up altogether. She has been with us for over five years now.

Retain Heat And Cut Energy Costs

Heat loss from an uncovered pool happens primarily through evaporation, not through the pool walls or floor. A solar pool cover or thermal cover traps that heat at the surface, which means your heating system works less and your energy costs drop. If you are running a heat pump or gas heater as your external heat source, a cover will typically reduce your heating costs by 50 to 70 percent. For pool owners who want to keep their pool warm and extend the swimming season year round, a cover is what stops you dreading the Synergy bill every quarter. Without one, you are heating the sky. A Duncraig family we fitted with a ThermoTech cover and a Madimack heat pump swam through July for the first time in over a decade.

Lower Chemical Costs And Consumption

Perth’s UV index regularly exceeds 12 in summer. That breaks down chlorine faster than in most other Australian cities, which is why Perth pool owners often find their chlorine levels dropping within hours of dosing. A pool cover blocks UV reaching the pool water, slows chlorine degradation and reduces your chemical consumption by 35 to 60 percent depending on the cover type. Less chemical use also means less time standing at the pool with a test kit wondering why your readings are off. If your pool runs on bore water from the Ellenbrook or Wanneroo aquifer, the calcium load makes balancing harder, and a cover slows that whole cycle down.

Keep Debris Out And Reduce Cleaning Time

Leaves, dirt and other debris landing in your pool is not just an aesthetic problem. Organic matter increases chemical demand, shortens the life of your filtration system, and clogs baskets and skimmers. A pool cover acts as a physical barrier that keeps the surface clean, reduces your cleaning time and means your pool filter handles less load between service visits. If you have trees near your pool or live along the coast in Scarborough or Fremantle where the Fremantle Doctor carries sand and salt inland every afternoon, a cover will noticeably cut your maintenance load. Russell Willans noticed the difference within a week of having his fitted. Adrian also rearranged Russell’s equipment plumbing during the same visit to make the whole setup easier to maintain. That is what happens when your pool shop also does the servicing.

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Choosing The Right Pool Cover For Your Pool

Not every cover suits every pool. The right choice depends on your pool size, your heating setup, how often you swim, and what you are trying to achieve.

If your main goal is to keep your pool warm and extend your swimming season without spending a fortune on heating, a solar pool cover like the Daisy 525TB is the starting point. It delivers heat gain during the day, reduces overnight loss, and handles Perth’s sun without breaking down in a single season.

If you heat your pool through winter and want to maximise heat retention from your heat pump or heater, a ThermoTech thermal cover is the better option. The upfront cost is higher, but the energy savings over a Perth winter make it cost effective within two to three seasons.

If you are mainly trying to prevent evaporation, reduce chemical costs and keep debris out during the off season or between periods of frequent use, a 350 micron solar blanket does the job at a lower price point.

Adrian will measure your pool dimensions and recommend the cover type, thickness and colour that matches your pool exactly. We cut every cover to your pool size and shape for a perfect fit, including irregular and freeform pools.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Covers

Common questions from Perth pool owners about swimming pool covers.

Get The Right Pool Cover From 1 Pool Care

If you are tired of watching the water level drop, dreading the heating bill, or burning through chemicals, a pool cover fixes all three. We stock Daisy pool covers and ThermoTech thermal covers at our Burns Beach store, and Adrian will help you choose the right cover for your pool size, heating setup and budget. We measure, cut to fit, and supply pool covers rollers for easy on and off. Call us or fill in the form to get started.