Can this cover be used in the low desert in summer to reduce evaporation? The temperature often is higher than 100 in the day and 90 at night.
764375
Yeah, I'm not in the desert but it is &gt;90 and very dry here in the summer. Going from adding 2 inches a week or something to less than a half inch every 2-3 weeks. Most water loss is now just from splashing and stuff when we use the pool. Evaporation is dramatically cut-- not really specific to this cover, just any cover should have this effect.
764376
It would probably reduce evaporation by minimizing the surface area exposed. However my first thought is the pool would be about 10 degree hotter - 110 F wouldn't be any fun. My experience with the first one I purchased is it only lasted about 2 years before the sun started breaking it down and I started getting plactic in the pool from the bubbles on the cover. I purchased a new one as they are good for getting the temperature up during the spring and keeping the tree stuff out. I also have a heater and it helps when and if I decide to heat the pool for special events during the winter.
764377
I guess so, but the cover wont last more than 8 or 9 months. The plastic does not last. So the cheap ones are a better deal. Regards
764378
Yeah, I'm not in the desert but it is >90 and very dry here in the summer. Going from adding 2 inches a week or something to less than a half inch every 2-3 weeks. Most water loss is now just from splashing and stuff when we use the pool. Evaporation is dramatically cut-- not really specific to this cover, just any cover should have this effect.
2112655
I live in the desert where it gets warm. 3 tabs lasts about one week in 90* weather, but I expect to double that when it gets in the 100's.
1000116
These really take off when the humidity is high and the temp goes above 90 degrees. Water eveyother day if heat goes above 100 degerees.
1116351
A pool cover is the best way to retain heat and slow evaporation. This solar heater isn't worth the effort to be honest with you. I didn't have much luck with it. Just not enough surface area to provide much additional heating of the water.
808191
Depends on where you spend your summers. It's perfect for the desert, terrible for humid conditions. I would say if you expect the temperature to be around 60 or below it would be light enough.
1416283
I don't know. I don't think I would want to risk exposure to the heat regardless of the cover.
1942942
I bought the almond color and mine is partially in the shade most of the day. I doubt that it will get very hot unless you live where it is 100 degrees every day. It is a great table at a great value!
561723
We have used it year round if it gets too hot we just un zip it and leave the top open, but we are tent camping so we don't worry about the bugs. It would likely be to hot if bundled up in it at 70 degrees. Though in my experience desert camping during hotter months it cools off enough at night that its perfect.
1554428
Hi, I didn't really use this as I returned it because according to the manual, it can not be installed in places where the cameras are exposed to heat & moisture. I had planned placing this on my backyard, but outside, it can get up to 115 degrees (Vegas heat) and monsoon rain during the summer months.
1707951
I live in the central valley of Ca. During the summer the sun will blacken exposed 2x4s. The point being that those UV rays eventually win. We have a horse trailer with a fiberglass roof and I bought one of these four years ago and one year ago. Eventually the sun wins, I will buy another of these covers in a year or two. In other words, I am happy with it, but the sun will win.
844074
That has not been an issue so far, and we live in the really hot desert...I do have a zip on cover over mine, followed by an old fashioned mattress cover, then the sheet. That may have been adequate to prevent over heating.
1351908
I think this product will hold up well. We live in Texas and the heat is quite intense. That said, we normally don't use this cover to protect from the sun.
1036351
I couldn't say for sure. I'm in the desert, where we haven't had any rain in about three months, seriously. But, it seems like if it was covered and not directly exposed, it would be okay.
1424651
I have not had any issues with the fabric getting hot, and I live in south Texas where summer days are frequently 100F +.
1153304
I live in San Diego County and use the cover in the summertime. With our 70 to 80 degree air temps during the summer, the pool water gets pretty warm under the pool cover. We also have solar to warm up our pool but you can definitely feel the increased warmth directly under the cover. I would not recommend the cover for Arizona summers as I think you would be able to cook with the increased water temperature.
1871273
Yes, definitely. I live in the desert and switch to this coverlet once it starts getting warmer.
409499
I live in the desert where it routinely gets above 100 degrees. I haven't had any problems with the bench being too hot to sit on.