Collection: Abgal Pool Covers

Not all pool covers do the same thing. Abgal Solar Covers (sometimes called bubble blankets, floating bubble covers and even bubble wrap covers), are used primarily to heat the water and to stop evaporation. Fitted covers (also called leaf covers, winter covers and debris covers) are usually used for a more long term covering, or when there are a lot of leaves in the garden.

Regardless of which style is best for you, you will save time and money when you cover your pool with some of our premium Abgal covers.

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Abgal Pool Covers Save Water!

One of the single most effective things a pool owner can do to save water is to use a pool cover. Because of this, the use of an approved pool cover is a requirement in many areas. If you’re not sure about your current water restrictions, you should check with your local council before refilling a renovated pool, or in some places, even topping up.

All ABGAL Oasis 400, 500 and 550 micron solar covers are Climate Care Certified, WaterWise and Smart Approved WaterMark licensed, making them compliant in every Australian state and Territory.

How does a Solar Pool Cover work?

A cost effective and convenient way to save water and heat your pool at the same time, Solar blankets are made from a film containing thousands of tiny bubbles, which work together to collect and retain heat in your pool. The blanket floats on top of the water (bubble side down) and allows solar energy to pass through - trapping and retaining the heat in your pool.

All ABGAL Oasis solar pool covers feature SmartBubble technology- the 'smartest' bubble profile on the market. Used in conjunction with a cover system, most residential pools can be covered and uncovered quickly and easily – often in around a minute.

What are the main benefits of an ABGAL Oasis Solar Pool Cover?

• Save water. The Oasis 400, 500 and 550 micron varieties have been independently tested, and proven to stop up to 99.84% of evaporation.
• You'll swim sooner and longer – your pool cover will increase the water temperature by up to 8°C, giving you a warmer pool, for longer.
• Your chemical consumption will be greatly reduced. Once a pool cover is installed, we recommend that automated chlorinators be turned down by 50% to avoid over-chlorination and chemical damage.
• All Oasis covers are suitable for both salt water and chlorinated pools.
• All Oasis solar pool covers are specially treated to resist UV damage.
• Made in Australia, Oasis pool covers are made from category 4 LDPE – so are completely recyclable!

So how do you choose which Abgal Pool Cover is best for you?

Solar Pool Covers / Bubble Blankets
Stop evaporation with a solar cover, and you'll save water, cut your chemical consumption and heat your pool! Take advantage of the sun, and enjoy a lower maintenance pool. Quick and easy to handle when used with a blanket roller system.

Winter Leaf and Debris Covers (for inground pools)
Keeps out leaves, birds and other animals, and reduces evaporation. This super fine mesh cover is great for winter and pools with heavy leaf loads.

Leafstop Covers (for above ground pools)
Cuts evaporation, and keeps leaves and debris out of an above ground pool. This value for money 'shower cap' style cover is easy to use.

Non heating solar style bubble blankets
This bubble style floating blanket provides all the water saving benefits of a solar cover, but does not heat the pool water

Thermal Pool Covers (heated pools)
Save water and up to 70% of heating costs. These commercial quality covers offer maximum thermal protection.

How do I measure my pool to know what size solar blanket I need?

To measure your pool for a solar cover, simply measure the pool length (at the longest point), and width (at the widest point), treating the pool as large rectangle. The pool cover sits inside the pool, and floats top on the water, so take your measurements from inside the pool, at the waterline. We add a little extra when we make it, to allow for any shrinkage, and so that you can leave the solar cover to roll up the inside of the pool wall a little, to stop leaves from falling into the water.

Most of the time, a pool is just measured as if it is a straight rectangle. The cover is supplied as a rectangle, and you trim it to shape on your pool once it arrives.

However, If you have a step out on one edge, that creates a lot of wastage, so you can opt to have a step piece welded on separately. To do this, your pool shop will need to know the length and width of the main cover, the length and width of the step, and also, the exact position of the step (Left flush, right flush, offset left or offset right). We also recommend a diagram be supplied to avoid issues – because solar covers are not reversible, you can’t just flip them over if its backwards. (The flat side faces up, and the bubble side faces down into the water).

Covers supplied this way will also need to be trimmed to an exact fit.