It completely covers the pool and then some, being about 8 to 1' extra in diameter. I hope to find one that is rectangular for our new pool.

It seems well put together, though it's def different feeling than my previous one. The bubbles are larger, but less airy, though not as easily popped. It warms the water faster than the expensive blue ones with the fancy metallic undersides.

This is only my second solar cover and my first was an 8 mil. You want that good suction seal when you live somewhere that can get quite windy. Those drainage holes also make it easier to maneuver the cover and keep it from accumulating water on top.

This cover is thicker than the old blue one, and it does seem to prevent temperature drops at night, but it was absolutely useless for actually warming up the water. It is so bad that the shedding bubbles are plugging my pool filter. There is over a 6...  Read More

It's almost as if whatever they use to glue the seams together isn't very waterproof. The entire seam is now unglued making the cover unusable. Didn't keep the leaves out.

Amazon boasts about the warranty but will not do anything to rectify the situation. It is only a 3 year guarantee that is prorated. They will not refund your money but will send you a new blanket replacement.