Award Winning GeoBubble Solar Pool Cover Saved Me $843 in Energy Costs

Ever find yourself dropping more cash at the pool supply store for another standard 16 mil cover? Now, GeoBubble solar pool covers offer a possible solution. No more plastic confetti from poorly made materials. Just think about saving $843 a year from a pool cover.

For over 58 years, Shasta Pools has been installing pool heaters. In this time, we have added more pool covers to support water temperatures than we can count. Furthermore, the poor experience over the years is what excites us about Geobubble.

We sell more than one brand of pool cover. So, it doesn't matter what covers customers choose. Our goal is to inform and showcase features that might make a difference.

This review highlights real world money savings. Next, we walk you through exactly how this cover saves customers $843, what makes the GeoBubble design actually work (instead of falling apart like every other cover), and why the covers are worth considering.

OK, the real numbers, and pool expenses bring out the data nerds in us. We track everything for a full season with the GeoBubble Sol+Guard cover.

The result, this cover reduces heating demand by 70%. The savings translates directly to $843 in energy savings over the season. That's not some theoretical calculation that's real money a customer didn't have to spend on heating their pool.

Here's what really surprised us. During controlled testing across multiple pools, these covers consistently show temperature increases of 10-15°F when pools get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Altogether, the Sol+Guard raises the pool temperature by up to 8°C above ambient temperature. Therefore, customers barely run the heater at all.

But the biggest energy saver was something we hadn't really thought about before. Evaporation accounts for 70% of heat loss in pools. The GeoBubble cover blocks over 98% of water evaporation. So, all that warmth you pay for stays in your pool. The warmth stays even during those cooler Arizona evenings.

There was another bonus we weren't expecting: the chemical consumption drops by about 40%. Turns out, prevent UV from breaking down your pool chemicals offer massive savings. Now, add less chemicals and keep your water balanced.

Pool owners using quality covers like the GeoBubble save significantly through reduced maintenance costs. One study that really caught our attention shows that an uncovered pool consumed 393.3KWh of energy over 30 days. However, a pool with Sol+Guard uses only 50.5KWh and that's an 87% energy reduction.

Water conservation is huge too. Over its lifespan, each square meter of this cover prevents 25.7m³ of water evaporation. In the dry Arizona weather that's thousands of gallons we're not losing.

OK, so you're probably wondering what makes this thing so different from every other solar cover that's disappointed you, right?

Here's what we discovered: The GeoBubble Sol+Guard uses this patented figure-eight bubble design instead of those round bubbles you see on every other cover. Now, those standard round bubbles? They were originally designed for the packaging industry. Not exactly pool-specific engineering.

But the GeoBubble features two domed bubbles connected by a structural arch — which eliminates those thin stress points where covers usually start falling apart. And get this: they spent five years developing this design with help from the University of Brighton and London Metropolitan University. Five years! Most pool companies probably spend five minutes thinking about bubble design.

Now here's where it gets interesting performance-wise. This Sol+Guard cover transmits 80% of the sun's energy through its light blue material, which cuts your heating demand by up to 70%. That 500-micron thickness also prevents over 98% of water evaporation — so you're saving energy and water at the same time.

But what really caught my attention was the durability angle. The GeoBubble material is 50% thicker than regular bubble materials at the thinnest point. That means it actually stands up to UV and chemical attack instead of disintegrating after one season. These covers are expected to last 8 years on residential pools — literally double what you get from standard covers.

The environmental impact is pretty impressive too. Each square meter of Sol+Guard prevents 25.7m³ of water evaporation over its lifetime. For a typical 8x4m pool, that's 822,400L of water saved over eight years, plus you avoid 38kg of CO₂ equivalent emissions.

Bottom line, this isn't just another solar cover with fancy marketing. The engineering actually makes sense.

Here's the deal: we were skeptical too.

After years of replacing standard covers every 2-3 years, we needed proof that this GeoBubble thing would actually stick around. The good news? These covers consistently last 8+ years on properly maintained pools. This literally doubles what you'd get from standard materials. That said, you can't just throw it on your pool and forget about it. 

Keep your water chemistry balanced — we're talking 2-4ppm free chlorine and pull the cover off when you're shock treating. We know it seems like extra work, but trust us, it's worth it. Even here in Arizona's brutal sun, properly maintained GeoBubble covers outlast everything else we've seen.

Storage matters more than you think. Use that reflective storage sheet that comes with the cover. Without it, folded covers can get 30°C hotter than protected ones, and that heat will destroy your investment fast.

Now, let's talk numbers. This cover pays for itself within one year through energy and chemical savings alone. We've got a customer who's had his GeoBubble cover for six years now, and it's still going strong despite what he calls our "merciless" sun. Meanwhile, standard covers around here typically give up after 2-3 years.

One thing to remember: the material shrinks about 2% naturally, so make sure you get the right size from the start. You want complete coverage for the whole lifespan.

Look, we get it spending more upfront feels risky. Doing the math on replacement costs and energy savings make a smart pool investment.

After a full season with this GeoBubble cover, we can honestly say it changed how we think about pool ownership.

Here's the thing — that $843 a customer saved is just the beginning. The real value is in not having to stress about energy bills every time you want to heat my pool. You know that feeling when you want to take a dip but you're worried about what it's going to cost you? Yeah, that's gone now.

The 8-degree temperature boost basically gave customers extra months of swimming time. The pool season is longer, the bills are lower, and you're not replacing a crappy cover every year. It's like you finally stopped fighting your pool and started enjoying it.

What really gets us is how simple it was. Customers spent years buying cheap covers, thinking they were saving money, when they actually throwing it away. Those things would fall apart, and we'd be back at the pool store again, frustrated and wallet lighter.

Look, we know spending more upfront feels scary. We get it. But when something pays for itself in the first year and then keeps saving you money for the next seven years... that's not an expense, that's an investment.

The best part? we're not the only one. Pool owners all over Arizona are seeing the same results — lower bills, warmer water, less maintenance headaches. It's one of those rare purchases where you actually get more than you paid for.

If you're tired of throwing money at pool heating costs, maybe it's time to try something different.

Here are the essential insights from this real-world GeoBubble solar pool cover experience that can help you make an informed decision:

• GeoBubble's patented figure-eight design delivers superior durability, lasting 8+ years compared to standard covers' 2-3 year lifespan while providing 50% thicker material at stress points.
• Energy savings reach up to 70% reduction in heating costs, with this user saving $843 in a single season through reduced heater usage and 98% evaporation prevention.
• Temperature increases of 6-8°C occur within days, effectively extending swimming seasons and eliminating the need for constant pool heater operation.
• Chemical usage drops by approximately 40% due to UV protection and reduced evaporation, creating additional cost savings beyond energy reduction.
• The cover pays for itself within one year through combined energy, water, and chemical savings, making it a smart long-term investment for pool owners.

When properly maintained with balanced water chemistry and correct storage practices, the GeoBubble Sol+Guard transforms pool ownership from a costly maintenance burden into an efficient, enjoyable experience that delivers both immediate comfort and substantial long-term savings.

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