Water levels dropping fiercely

[tstex]

Anyone else in TX that has been impacted by the heat and winds of the high pressure cell experiencing rapid water level drops? Filled the pool up to the drain line and w/in 2 days, looks like it has dropped an inch+. Haven't done the bucket test yet. Our pools longer length runs N-S w exposure to S winds so I know that's accelerating the issue...hopefully that cell will move sooner than later...thanks

Happy Father's Day to all you guys !

 

[kimkats]

The heat + the wind = major water lose for sure! Do a bucket test to be on the safe side but my gut says you have figured it already.

 

[Newdude]

I've been all over the map also. Fine, fine, WHATTHE, fine, a little loss, fine, WHATTHE, fine.

 

[ttroglio]

I use the EPA formula in the link to get a rough estimate of my water loss. I usually have to fill once a week, sometimes every 10 days, depending on winds. I am uncovered in full sun on the top of a hill w/ little windbreak. The calculation below says I could lose 400 plus gallons a day on a very windy day w/ temps in the 80s. Seems high and your mileage may vary.

How to Calculate Water Evaporation Loss in a Swimming Pool

If left unchecked, evaporation affects a pool's chemical balance and the integrity of the pumping and filtration systems. Here are several ways that you can estimate your pool's evaporation rate.

dengarden.com

 

[tstex]

Thank you to all...bucket test shows same evap rates....w the winds higher than normal and highs again this week of 101-103, it's just blowing away...the water is getting into the 90's in the aftn too. Can't wait until fall, but have a looooog way to go !