As with pools, the covers come in all shapes and sizes. Furthermore, there are many different types available and in this case you get what you pay for. If you want your cover to truly do its job, its best to take a look at the best covers for your above ground pool.
The Intex above ground pool cover will fit your 18′ like a glove. It is engineered to prevent water accumulation on the cover which often causes covers to collapse or become damaged and also keeps any debris from falling into the pool. Rope ties are included to secure the cover and keep it in place so you don’t have to worry about it blowing away in the wind. Product dimensions are 8.5 lbs (or 10 lbs when shipping). This cover has a rating of 4.2/5.0 from Amazon consumers. While it is not a solar pool cover, many users claim it helps to heat up the pool if you cover the pool each night (although this is not advertised by the company). Its simple to put on and simple to store – what more do you need?!
The Intex Krystal Clear Solar Pool Cover is available for 10′, 12′, 15′, 16′ and 18′ round pools. This nifty little cover sits just inside the edge of the pool and float in place so that it keeps the debris out of your pool. Its easy to slip on and remove for just one person on the job, and even comes equipped with a carry bag so that you can store it away and keep it from getting punctured when it is not in use. This solar pool cover retains the heat so that you can extend your swimming season into the cooler months and it reduced the evaporation by 95%. Many Intex users replace the pool cover that comes with the Intex Easy Set pool with this convenient and durable cover.
This Intex Krystal Clear Solar Pool cover is designed to fit your 18×9′ rectangular above ground pool. Much like the previous Krystal Clear cover, it is a piece of cake to cover the pool and remove the cover to store away, even if you are the only person on the job. This cover also includes a carry bag so that you can protect your cover and store it away when you are not using it, which will help to prolong the life of the cover. It is designed to retain the heat so that you can extend your swimming days even into the cooler months. It has been said to raise the temperature a full 10 degrees in just 24 hours! The cover sits right along the edge of the pool, floating on the surface of the water so you should have no worries of it getting carried away with the wind.
The Splash Pools solar pool cover is available for your round or oval shaped above ground pool in all sizes. This quality solar cover is designed to transmit heat from the sun to your pool while warming and maintaining that perfect swimming temperature. It is said to raise the temperature of a pool up to 15 degrees which is great for those that live in a primarily cold climate. This means more months of swimming and not having to cut your summers short! In addition to heating your pool, the Splash Pool cover does a fantastic job of keeping the leaves, acorns and bugs out of your pool which saves you time and money by having to do less maintenance. A cover is especially recommended when it comes time to winterize your pool.