Bucket test after 6 days.

[Limey]

I did a bucket test on my in ground pool with the pump off for 6 days. The pool showed just under 1" off loss and the bucket just under 0.5" off loss. So approximately half and inch difference. Could the bucket due to smaller surface area show maybe less evaporation? Location is central Florida. Test was done last week.

 

[Saturn94]

In interested in knowing the answer to this. As shown in your pic, it would seem the water in the bucket is more protected from wind than your pool, which could make a difference in evaporation rates.

 

[sktn77a]

The smaller surface area shouldn't make a difference but breezes may over such a long time period.

 

[Limey]

The smaller surface area shouldn't make a difference but breezes may over such a long time period.

How about the sunlight , I'm thinking it won't be as focused on the bucket with the high edges sitting in the corner compared to the wider area of the pool surface. I'm not sure , just talking really. ;-)

 

[Texas Splash]

Limey, please read THIS THREAD for some very good tips on the bucket test. Give some of these items a try and report back to let us know if it made any difference. Good luck!

 

[Limey]

Limey, please read THIS THREAD for some very good tips on the bucket test. Give some of these items a try and report back to let us know if it made any difference. Good luck!

Thanks , will do.