How do you keep rain water from collecting on the cover surface? It seems as though that non-chlorinated rain water will quickly become stagnant.
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The rain water quickly evaporates. Our problem is with pine pollen and other tree debris. We took the cover off and rinsed it off and then put it back on. I think we will buy a roller that sits at the edge of the pool to simplify the movement.
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we don't keep rain water from collecting...it just does. I am unaware of any stagnation....why would non-chlorinated rain water beccome stagnant with wind and pool use?
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Since solar cover just rests on pool, the rain just flows into the pool. There is very little water on top of cover.
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What doesn't evaporate runs into the pool when the cover is rolled up. Pollen goes in also so I run the pool vacuum frequently. The pool stays cleaner than before I installed the cover.
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I don't worry about that - I take the cover off at least once a week to clean the pool anyway (it takes more chlorine because the water is warmer).
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I believe there is a net which dissipates humidity which gathers under the heavy vinyl covering ( I think that is the reason it is there ) but I keep my bbq under the house overhang and thus it is not subjected to downpours although the cover of does get wet in the rain. It has never given me a problem however with dirt and water inside the covering. It is dusty eventually under the cover as it is outside, but a wipe with a damp rag and windex takes care of that and of course the cover is closed on the grill itself so my cook surface is secure from rain and dirt in any case.
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you don't want to cut it since it drapes over the sides a bit..by doing that, any rainwater is caught on the cover and you can slowly pull cover off without getting any debris in the pool with the water.
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I suppose in a down pour it will not stop some water from getting through. But it is a "light" duty cover... It protects great against dust, morning dew and light rain.. Its not a force shield and will do nothing to protect from a asteroid or volcano's. But if you want a cover that's easy to carry with you and protects against most things then it works great for that purpose.
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If you set the box in an unprotected area and it rains, the content inside the box will get wet. Keter has not been helpful with resolving the problem. They did send a replacement lid which was identical to the one that came with the box and .......... it still leaks!!! Good luck.
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I've had mine out prospecting in the rain several times and it seems to repel water pretty well. Over time, I'll just spray some Scotch Guard on it to maintain it's repellency if needed.
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It seems to stay dry, but it's not out in the weather. It is under the eaves of my patio. It might get damp inside if it was in direct rain. You could put a "lock" on it to keep the lid tight down and that should help.
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I agree with Michael that the cover will keep water from seeping through but do all you can to see that it won't puddle up in the first place.In time any material will seep because of weathering of the protection in the material.
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Not that I have noticed. I keep mine covered when not in use so it does not get rained on.
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Most of mine got water from the rain because we have too much in just one month (200+mm). The issue here is that we need to clean and dry every one when it's possible, especially the battery compartment.
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I have not put anything down to cover any surfaces. The only time water might get on a surface is when you add water. It hasn't been an issue for me.
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Don't get it wet (rain) is the most important thing. I only keep mine for a few years, because I am a catastrophe insurance adjuster. I use it more in a week two days, than most homeowners do in a year. I tried WD40 years ago, but not much success. Just dry to keep it dry, and don't use on rainy days.
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I have not noticed any as of yet. We had a storm a few weeks back where we got over 7 inches of rain in two days. Did not see any then but if it was a very small amount it may have dried up before I took cover off at next use of grill. We are suppose to have rain tonight and tomorrow. I will check after it stops raining to make sure.Kenny
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You have to keep wetting it with a hose or direct a sprinkler on it. Dish soap makes it even more skippy. The material stays wet and slippery pretty long after wetting with a hose.
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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.
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I did notice that the water temp seemed to be a little warmer it has been really hot here though, so is hard to tell. I think the sun beating down on the semi-dark cover really did make a difference. It for sure helped retain the chlorine too.
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The roof does not cover the floor, the floor sticks out a few inches further. So if it rains you will get water inside. It is only a sun and wind shelter, not rain