- Mar 23, 2010
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Florida had it's first few really hot days the last few days and my pool lost almost a foot of water over those two days.
I think it has to be because of evaporation, as the pool has been full of water for over a month at or near the full level and I'd barely lost more than an inch or two in that time. I don't think I could have a leak and there's no wet spots around the pool to indicate a cracked pipe. Pool water is currently 81 degrees. Could it really have evaporated 6 inches a day in 85+ degree heat with direct sunlight and no cover?
Is there any way to keep this from happening? Perhaps a chemical to put in or a cover of some kind?
Thanks guys!
Denis
I think it has to be because of evaporation, as the pool has been full of water for over a month at or near the full level and I'd barely lost more than an inch or two in that time. I don't think I could have a leak and there's no wet spots around the pool to indicate a cracked pipe. Pool water is currently 81 degrees. Could it really have evaporated 6 inches a day in 85+ degree heat with direct sunlight and no cover?
Is there any way to keep this from happening? Perhaps a chemical to put in or a cover of some kind?
Thanks guys!
Denis