Did you know that water in a pool evaporates at a fairly fast rate? It’s true! Depending on various factors like the height of the water in the pool and the surrounding temperature, the water in your swimming pool can evaporate at anywhere from 300 ml/m²/day to 750 ml/m²/day! That’s a big difference, especially if you consider that most pools contain about 1000 ml/m² of water. So, if there’s any question as to whether your pool is too dry or too wet, consider this fact!
Here’s how you can tell:
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How Tall Is The Pool?
The first thing to consider is how high is your pool? If it’s at least 3 meters (10 feet) deep, you’re good to go! Otherwise, you’ll have to keep an eye on how fast the water is evaporating (and adding more to the pool if need be). Remember: the deeper the pool, the faster it will evaporate. Also, make sure that your pool is no more than 6 meters (20 feet) across so that the sun can hit all of its surfaces equally and so that your pool does not get crowded by too many people!
How Much Does The Surrounding Air Temperature Affect The Evaporation Rate?
Another important thing to consider is how warm or cool surrounding air is. If the air is cool, then your pool will have to cool down a little to reach its equilibrium temperature. This means more evaporation and a faster evaporation rate. The same goes for cold air! So, if you want a dry, warm summer – get a pool! However, if you live somewhere cold, then it may be a good idea to keep your pool a little bit wet so that it does not freeze during the winter.
What About The Humidity Of The Air?
Nowadays, air conditioners are quite reliable, so very few of them break down. Still, it’s better to be on the safe side, especially if you have a pool. Humidity plays an important role in the evaporation rate of water; the more humid the air is, the faster it will evaporate!
How Much Does The Evaporation Rate Decrease At Night?
Not many people realize this, but the evaporation rate of water decreases at night. It drops by about 30% compared to during the day! So, if you are planning to go on holiday, then it may be a good idea to bring a swimming pool along so that you can enjoy some leisure time in the sun! However, if you plan on staying in the house during the day, then you may have to lower the temperature of the water in order to stop it from evaporating too much. This is especially the case if you live in a cold climate. The lower temperature the water is kept at, the less moisture it will lose and the slower the evaporation rate will be!
So, as you can see, there are many factors that affect the amount of water that evaporates from your pool. A good rule of thumb is that if you feel your pool needs to be watered, then it probably does! Always remember: more water is always better than less, so make sure to add more to your pool if the level gets low. And, of course, if you want to keep the water clean, then you must keep adding more chemicals to it! Good luck out there!