how much water will be evaporate with this cover
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I own numerous reptiles, and I've worked in a pet store for seven years. Screen covers such as this one do absolutely nothing to prevent water loss due to evaporation. The stronger a heat source on the cage and the lower the ambient humidity of the room where the cage is, the faster this evaporation will occur. This can be mitigated by covering a portion of the lid (a safe distance from heat lamps or emmiters) with plexiglass from your local hardware store, or with the addition of an automatic misting system. If you are using it as a fish tank cover you should just top off more frequently. With fish tanks the faster evaporation rate is often actually good for your tank; the gas exchange that accompanies the evaporation us your tank "breathing".
443085
No. Evaporation will collect on the lights. There's no protection on the lights to keep water off the electronics
499924
I purchased a small bladder (tall 60oz) and placed it in the section that holds the rain cover. It did add a bit of bulk, however, it was worth it to stay hydrated.
1992090
I expect it would although I'm sure the manufacturer would recommend against it. Because its closed sell, it should repel water.
1252360
If your cover is taut, the pump will sink by its weight and be the lowest point on the cover. It will pump to 1/4 inch of the space it is in, but because it is the lowest point your cover will be dry. Works well for me.
144775
Since the cover just floats on the top of the water, I don't see any reason it wouldn't work as well on above ground pools.Ours decreased our bill to heat by at least 50%, and stopped evaporation loss.
629830
I bought one to cover a BMW 123i and had more than plenty of room left over. No moisture under cover but not sure about the keeping out heat although it should help. I have a garage now and do not use it.
1083334
I haven't exactly measured but I would say about 1-2 gallons of water (somewhere in between)
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.
318552
The filter creates about 90 percent of the evaporation so it will still work a little, but your best bet is to get a filter and run it intermittently on a timer to preserve your filter life...
2239655
I use distilled water to spray the inside cover every few days. It holds a nice 60 - 70 humidity..and I'm in the desert.
568250
Depends on how much. It has a built in evap system that will pump some moisture outside through the exhaust. But if you live anywhere that's normally humid such as back east, you will need a drain tube on the back and somewhere for the water to go.
1315176
Not really certain. Using 4-8 oz. per 20 gal of water, I've used less than 1/2 gal over +4 years to cover an acre or more. I use extra on the buildings.
2265188
My husband uses it regularly and says it DOES allow the steam to escape through the screen. Yes, evaporation will occur.
473123
If it takes water down to 1/8", how can it be covered with an inch or more of water??
316847
I've built a protective covering using 4" PVC pipe. I think you really need to keep rain off of this. The lip on the bottom isn't that much of a lip.
2228980
Probably around one gallon, mine holds about an inch of water in a small pool I formed in a corner. Currently housing a small bonsai tree on an island of moss with 2 small tree frogs in there.