I'm losing water to this nasty heat wave in the northeast, but also wondering whether a slow leak might be in play. I turned the pump off and put the solar cover down last night. When I checked this morning, the water was down a fraction - maybe 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch. If the pool is covered with a solar blanket at night, there shouldn't be any water loss, correct? I'll run a bucket test when I get a chance, but just wanted to check. Thanks.
Water Loss At Night With Solar Cover?
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There could be that much evaporation unless the solar cover perfectly seals the entire pool. The bucket test is going to provide the answer.
Thanks Dave. It covers the entire pool except for perhaps 2 sq. ft. around the ladder. Will run the bucket test.
Hi Poolman10,
Just curious to know what your end result was. I seem to be going through the same now - losing about 1/16 of an inch with the solar cover on all the time. Only part of the pool not under the solar cover are the steps and a small cutout around the ladder.
Our pool temp was pretty high and the past week we've had a significant drop in outside temps at night. Hoping its due to evaporation and not a leak. I'm about to redo the bucket test - kids and rain got in the way of my first attempt.
Just curious to know what your end result was. I seem to be going through the same now - losing about 1/16 of an inch with the solar cover on all the time. Only part of the pool not under the solar cover are the steps and a small cutout around the ladder.
Our pool temp was pretty high and the past week we've had a significant drop in outside temps at night. Hoping its due to evaporation and not a leak. I'm about to redo the bucket test - kids and rain got in the way of my first attempt.