What Causes Pool Evaporation?
Over the winter months, you may notice your pool’s water level going down which makes you wonder “How much evaporation is normal?” Knowing this information will help you figure out if the decreasing level of your pool water is due to evaporation or a possible leak. Don’t fret! A swimming pool without heaters or water features can lose approximately a quarter inch of water every day. That means your pool can lose over 1.5″ in a week. Most pools won’t lose quite so much, but it’s a good, general measurement to keep in mind. Causes of Pool Evaporation There are many things that can affect water evaporation in Central Florida, but the three main factors are: temperature, humidity levels and exposure. Temperature: During the cooler months, Central Florida sees quite the drastic swings in temperatures throughout the day. The warm temperatures during the day heat your pool up, then the cooler temperatures at night cause the water to evaporate. This happens throughout the evening, until the sun comes out to warm the pool water again. Humidity: When humidity levels are high, evaporation is low. Vice versa, when humidity is low, evaporation is high. Think of the air as a sponge. When a sponge is dry, it can hold more water. The dryer the air, the more evaporation you will see. Exposure: Evaporation also increases if your pool is exposed to wind and the sun. Sometimes all year round in Florida the intense sunlight will lead to evaporation. The chemicals added Read the full article...