Hot climates - how much water are you losing to evaporation?

[DaveTheAccountant]

I am a new pool owner and I believe I’m losing 0.75-1.00 inches per week in my pool. Is that normal or might I have a leak somewhere?

 

[1poolman1]

That's the average in my area, right at an inch a week. When we have a cold North wind in Winter, it can be an inch a day.

 

[DaveTheAccountant]

That's the average in my area, right at an inch a week. When we have a cold North wind in Winter, it can be an inch a day.

Thanks for your reply! I was very concerned that it was too high and I may be facing a leak. I appreciate your input

 

[mknauss]

A week!? I wish. I lose about 60 gallons a day, or about a 1/2 inch per day. In the desert. 120F. 0 humidity. No clouds.

 

[an1vrsy]

1/2 inch… 60 gallons? My 1/4 inch… 150 gallons trumps that every day.

 

[mknauss]

I have very small pool -- you have ocean!

 

[DaveTheAccountant]

I have very small pool -- you have ocean!

Have I potentially done my math incorrectly on volume? I have 3.5 feet in the shallow end and 8 in the deep end. I believe it’s in my signature, but 18x36.

 

[mknauss]

You have 640 SF of surface area. About 400 gallons an inch. Give or take.

 

[DaveTheAccountant]

You have 640 SF of surface area. About 400 gallons an inch. Give or take.

Thanks for your help. Would you mind weighing back in on my previous question regarding algae prevent before time away from home?

Pre-vacation pool prep

Good morning, We opened our pool this year after a new install, so I am still learning somewhat. We tend to take several trips during the summer. On our first trip, I returned to a minor algae outbreak, which I cleared up overnight with brushing, extended run time, and shock. I realize that...

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[mknauss]

Seems like that thread has good discussion. You need to run the SWCG for longer because it is undersized.

 

[DaveTheAccountant]

Seems like that thread has good discussion. You need to run the SWCG for longer because it is undersized.

Thank you.

 

[dBsooner]

A week!? I wish. I lose about 60 gallons a day, or about a 1/2 inch per day. In the desert. 120F. 0 humidity. No clouds.

1/2 inch… 60 gallons? My 1/4 inch… 150 gallons trumps that every day.

But it’s a dry heat… I hate hearing that. Feels like a dang convection oven. Regardless, dry heat. Sucks that water right up. Sounds like you two need to move.