Sun2Solar 1600 Series Crystal Clear Round
Best for max heat (clear, 16-mil) — Clear + 16-mil is the heat play: the crystal-clear cover transmits more sunlight straight to the water for the biggest temperature gain, and 16-mil is Sun2Solar's thickest, longest-lived bubble. The trade-off is clear lets a bit more light reach the water (marginally more algae potential) and the thick cover is heavier to handle.
Specs
| Type | Bubble solar blanket |
| Mil thickness | 16 mil |
| Color | Crystal clear |
| Shapes | Round + rectangle |
| Heat gain | Highest (clear transmits most sunlight) |
| Warranty | 8-year limited (3-year full) |
Pros
- Clear transmits the most sunlight to the water = the biggest heat gain of the line
- 16-mil is the thickest, most durable Sun2Solar bubble (longest warranty)
- Bob Vila's hands-on test named the clear Sun2Solar its best-overall solar cover
Cons
- Clear lets a little more light reach the water than blue, so algae can get a marginally better foothold — keep chlorine on target
- 16-mil is heavier and harder to pull off by hand; a reel helps on bigger pools
- Still not a safety or winter cover — heat-retention only
Two seasons, and for some owners no heat at all. On life: "2 years is all u get"; "fell apart after 2 years of use — unrolled it from the roller and noticed several rips"; "2 seasons and completely split." On the claim: two independent owners say it did not do the job — "advertising gimmick, does not wa[rm the pool]" and "did not heat the pool. The cover was thick and sturdy... basically [no gain]", which on a CLEAR 16-mil cover sold for maximum heat gain is the complaint that matters most. One owner reports receiving covers that were "pieces cut out, patched together", and several want more grommets than the six supplied.
10 critical cards read on page 1 of 1,157 ratings; a two-season lifespan appears in 4 independent reviews and a failure to heat in 2. 10/10 Verified Purchase, 0 Vine. · critical reviews read August 2026
“This is an excellent solar cover. It is heavy, sturdy and strong. It's a little oversized which is great because it covers the entire pool which keeps the dirt out and warms the water.”— Judy De, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Sun2Solar 1600 Series Crystal Clear Round for?
Maximum heat gain — you want the warmest possible water and will accept clear's small algae trade-off and the heavier 16-mil handling.
What do owners say about the Sun2Solar 1600 Series Crystal Clear Round?
4.3★ across 502 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026). What owners complain about: Two seasons, and for some owners no heat at all. On life: "2 years is all u get"; "fell apart after 2 years of use — unrolled it from the roller and noticed several rips"; "2 seasons and completely split." On the claim: two independent owners say it did not do the job — "advertising gimmick, does not wa[rm the pool]" and "did not heat the pool. The cover was thick and sturdy... basically [no gain]", which on a CLEAR 16-mil cover sold for maximum heat gain is the complaint that matters most. One owner reports receiving covers that were "pieces cut out, patched together", and several want more grommets than the six supplied.
What is the warranty on the Sun2Solar 1600 Series Crystal Clear Round?
8-year limited (3-year full)
✓ Safety: no active recall — Not a safety device (heat-retention blanket). No active CPSC recall found (July 2026).
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Data last verified: August 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.