These days, pool covers come in extensive lines of manual, semi-automatic, and automatic systems. The latest advances in pool-cover technology include a fast and powerful waterproof cover that is used to power an automatic pool cover; touchpad controls, which are standard on every system; and zero-maintenance drive systems. These innovations are all backed by warranties and customer service by the manufacturers. The benefits from automatic covers including reduced maintenance costs, solar heating, energy conservation, and elimination of evaporation all result in savings that make up for the cost of the pool cover.

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Have you ever seen a swimming pool that seems to have no edge, appears to go on forever and blends into the ocean? If you have never seen one of these, your first time could be somewhat scary. But there is nothing to fear. On the contrary, there is fun to be had.

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The reaction was immediate. One friend noticed the car in our driveway
and said unsolicited, “It looks like a Mercedes.” A few days later, I drove
to a friend’s home and his words were nearly identical: “Nice Mercedes.
Oh, wait. That’s not a Mercedes. What is it?”

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