Basically yes. The solar cover is actually not much different from a bubble wrap - i.e. the cushioning sheets with air bubbles - with the difference that this cover is blue and has Intex lettering. So it's easy to cut. Cutting a clean circle, however, I imagine will be a challenge. Folding, rolling or simply laying it wavy on the water would also work. Have fun.
We used to sell it, but unfortunately our supplier is no longer able to deliver it. You should be able to find it at our competitors or directly on the manufacturer's website.
Probably not very helpful, unfortunately ;--) The pool is used in good weather and only covered overnight. The effect of the tarpaulin is amazing in this respect, hardly any heat loss even on cold nights.
At best, the cover works like a pool ring, i.e. the air cushions heat up when exposed to sunlight and transfer the heat to the water underneath. But this is only a guess, as we only measure the water temperature by feel.
I never put the black cover that came with the pool, but only that one. Yes, it raises the temperature considerably on a sunny day and also retains the night. My pool was 29 on Friday at the end of the day.
No, I wouldn't do that. Unfortunately, I also had to take this size, even though my pool is smaller, but there is nothing else in stock. Intexpool can't deliver. I wouldn't cut it to size, you'll only damage the sewn hem and the tarpaulin will tear much more quickly. Just take the larger tarpaulin and put whatever is too long inside the pool.
Need yes advisable no...
The tarpaulin would have to be set up at the corners (as it is too long and too wide), which would probably make the whole thing susceptible to wind...