if i wrap a black water tank that"s in the sun will it keep the water cool through out the day?
621101
Can't say for absolute sure but I would say yes. I used the Mylar to cover the windows of my van in the desert and the difference in temp was remarkable.
621102
This Mylar is very reflective and will keep your water cooler than no wrap. I used it for Solar reflection under my Panels but the high winds ripped it off.The reflection is near 0.98 so 98 % of Light and IR is reflected. Just lay the wrap on a flat section out side when the sun is shinning and feel the heat coming off it.It really is amazing.
621103
No just get some solar insulation from lowes kinda like a silver bubble wrap.
621104
I haven't tried it but theoretically it should keep it cooler than if your tank was darker since it will reflect most of the rays from the sun.
2254335
As far as I can see, if you can add the fittings needed to build it into your system there would be no problem with the tank holding black water.
1197391
Yes. My tank is a bit smaller (maybe 2.5 g) and it keeps the water a steady temperature for my Betta.
954414
Depends out outdoor temp, but it will always loose temp when cover is removed, and also more water lost to evaporation.
1935351
NO, this product is very specifically designed to be wrapped around the exterior of a water line, in an enclosed area, such as under a home in a crawl space, not in the open weather. You are also suppose to complete the installation by wrapping fiberglass matt insulation around it afterwards and covering that with a wrap of plastic. I don't think any of thoses requirements would work well in your desired application.
1532058
No, that is the size but I can't imagine why you'd want it not in complete contact with the water. When exposed to the sun the water keeps the plastic from overheating (by exchanging the heat of the plastic into the water) thus preventing the plastic from rapid deterioration. If your having trouble with the plastic blowing off of the covered pool you might try weighting the plastic down with something, perhaps an un-coiled garden hose?
1011679
No, it won't; it just keeps the water circulating when there is sunlight. In a Wisconsin winter, that will just mean some interesting ice patterns in the afternoon. :) You will need a birdbath heater to keep the water from freezing. Unless you have a very large birdbath, a pond heater is probably too big.
2129079
It would be good if you put it on I ne side and on the other use a heat lamp with UVA rays so it cover the whole tank.
1844509
When the sun is not out, you need to stop water from going through the heaters. It will do the opposite if the sun is not out and cool the water. Hope this helps.
1246789
I think that you can, but I don't know that I would. I have a 3 gallon tank and it barely keeps the water in the 70s F. I worry that burying it under the gravel would inhibit the heat from spreading throughout the tank. But I think you can try it without any dire consequences. Just keep an eye on the water temperature, and if it is too low for your fish, dig it up and stick it to a tank wall.
2160827
This unit is rated for outdoor use. I use mine for working on motorcycle in the hot Texas summer. If you can get a bit of shade you will find it does a pretty good job of cooling things off. It is humidity dependent so it will not cool as much in humid weather. When it is hot and raining I just run the fan. I bought some liquid additive to keep the tank and filter from getting nasty.
15095
It doesn't actually cool the water, it just circulates the water around. But the mere motion of the water being moved around should keep it cooler than a sitting pool of water.
166355
No. You'd need a solar cover for that. This just keeps leaves and debris out of the pool. My water stays nice and cool, even though the pool sits out in the Florida sun
1011684
Not sure, but I don't think it would since it's solar powered. It shuts off without sun and the water would freeze.
355903
Yes but it will sit right on the water. It will keep water warm but water will get on it and bugs and then when you remove the cover bugs go in and water gets on cover and is lost when you pull of the cover. I think having too big of diameter is better but this will keep warmth in.
2277440
In my opinion, yes. Insulation works both ways, it would help retain the temp of water in a tank as well as help prevent the contents from gaining heat in the sun.
1719540
No I only ran mine a couple hours a day. Don't use a solar cover it will turn the water green, too small of a pool. Hope that helps.