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Are you looking for solar covers? Above ground or inground pool?
ANSW:: If you are talking about the pool shell and finish itself and not the surface of the water then the darker the finish the better. Black, in So. Calif, is and has been a current favorite. But you have to deal with that "lagoon" look. There are people who do not like that look. A disadvantage to the black is that if you are not dilligent with pool chemistry you can end up with black algae....it is hard to see in a black finished pool. Another is that, again, if you are not right on with chemicals you can end up with a nearly white pool within a few years. It could be calcium buildup ( white to gray look - aggressive water - high pH ) . It could be, again, aggressive water ( low pH ) sometimes loosing the cobalt in the plaster or "butter" coat - degrading the plaster to a point where the color simply is dissolved and goes int suspension. k
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Does your body lose heat by conduction while in a swimming pool?
Quite so. The water in a swimming pool is cooler than body temperature (unless the swimming pool is actually a hot tub) and therefore, a person in that pool will lose heat by conduction.
Does the thickness of a pool solar cover help heat it faster?
The insulating property's of the cover may stop heat escaping resulting in the pool heating more quickly,
What specifically is a heat pump?
A heat pump is somethign that heats water. It can be used to heat your water at home with your shower or you can have a heat pump to heat your pool at home or work
What type of heat transfer is responsible for making you feel cold when you are swimming in a pool that is cold throughout?
Conduction. Heat travels from high to low to balance itself, in a cold pool our warm bodies will lose heat to balance the waters temperature.
If you set pool heat pump at temperature above the temperature you want will the pool heat up quicker For example setting it at 100 when you want pool at 80 quick?
It works this way. Even if you could set the thermostat at 200 it will not heat the water any quicker. It sounds as if you have an undersized heater. A larger heater will heat the water faster if your system can upgrade to the larger size heater. Your house will not heat up any faster if you set the thermostat to maximum. It is the output capacity of the heater that determines how fast it will heat. What dictates heater size is: the size of the gas line. the length of the gas line run from the meter to the heater. the size of the meter. how many GPM the pump is producing. the GPM capacity of the filter. the size of the plumbing in you pool ~ 1.5"; 2"; 3" total gallons in the pool. are among a few. Just common sense here...... k
How do you make heat in a pool with the sun?
Hi there,A few ways:solar heater - solar panels either on the ground or a roof with water from the pool being pumped through themsolar pool cover - a cover directly on the pool surface which helps trap heat from the sun and also prevents evaporation (biggest cause of heat loss)chemical "blanket" - a commercially available product which creates a thin layer on the surface of your pool to help trap heat and reduce evaporation - last about 30 dayssolar rings - these float on the pool surface and join together with magnets to form a kind of pool cover to heat water and slow evaporation.ALWAYS try to use a pool cover first as evaporation causes about 80% of pool heat loss.
Does hayward heat pro work?
We've had many people buy a Hayward Heat Pro heat pump for their pool. Whether or not it is the best for your pool depends on your pool and where you live. Here's a link to the Hayward Heat Pro: http://shop.bluehaven.com/product/hayward-heat-pro/hayward-pool-heaters
What is the best way to heat the water in inflatable swimming pools?
There are many ways to heat the water within an inflatable swimming pool. Ofcourse there are the standard electrical pool heaters, but often these are costly and are best for long term investment. There is a more cost effective way to heat the pool that is using a Solar Cover that goes above and covers the pool. It uses the heat of the sun to trap the heat and gradually the water in pool should become warmer.
What is best way to remove small film of gasoline from pool surface?
Wet-Dry vac across the surface
Sweep a new pool surface?
What about "sweep a new pool surface"?
What type of swimming pool is best in a cold weather climate?
"Best" in cold weather climates would probably be an indoor pool. Most outdoor (either above-ground or in-ground) pools need to be completely drained (or always heated) during the Winter in cold weather climates, so that substantial ice does not freeze, expand, and crack open the side walls of the pool. You might also consider a darker pool surface since it will help keep the pool warmer by absorbing heat.
How can you measure heat losses in the swimming pool by exact formulation?
First of all, you need to measure and calculate the volume of water in your pool, average daily temperature of the water, and also the surface area. Once you have accurate data, the heat loss is a simple calculation.
Is using lithium a good chemical for the pool?
Absolutely not. Lithium will immediately stain your pool on whatever surface it touches. It's a metal, and all metals are bad for your pool. Lithium is best suited inside your body, not your pool.
Is it all right to drain pool water into a retention pond?
Yes there is nothing wrong with that. That way it can be reused in the pool if required or for the garden etc. That is assuming it is not a salt water pool.
How would you prevent a 20x40 concrete swimming pool with a tile finish from cracking after it has been drained and not refilled with water for awhile?
To prevent the pool surface from cracking you should keep the surface wet (with a sprinkler, for example). Allowing the pool to sit dry, in the sun, will result in surface cracking. Best NOT to let the pool sit empty for any longer than absolutely necessary.
Does an idle pool or a pool with a pump running evaporate quicker?
A boiling pot of water will boil faster if you stir it. I would expect it creates more surface area for heat exchange to occur, resulting evaporation. A pool should act the same.
Can you heat a pool with a powerwasher burner?
Hardly, you would loose more heat thru evaporation and thru the water surface during the evening hours. Even if the burner was to run 24/7.
