11-18-2016, 04:38 AM
Pog's suggestion makes sense.
I tried something similar with our [approx. 250 gal] spa tub.
By removing the insulated cover during the day, then covering the water's surface with clear visquene, I could raise the water's temp from the low 70s to the high 70s.
That was while under a pergola, surrounded by trees, and not getting all that much direct sun light.
EDIT:
I did look into placing a black irrigation pipe collector on the pergola's roof with a solar powered circulation pump. Looked to be viable. I just never followed up on it.
I tried something similar with our [approx. 250 gal] spa tub.
By removing the insulated cover during the day, then covering the water's surface with clear visquene, I could raise the water's temp from the low 70s to the high 70s.
That was while under a pergola, surrounded by trees, and not getting all that much direct sun light.
EDIT:
I did look into placing a black irrigation pipe collector on the pergola's roof with a solar powered circulation pump. Looked to be viable. I just never followed up on it.
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Was a Democrat until gun control became a knee jerk, then a Republican until the crazies took over, back to being a nonpartisan again.
This time, I can no longer participate in the primary.
Was a Democrat until gun control became a knee jerk, then a Republican until the crazies took over, back to being a nonpartisan again.
This time, I can no longer participate in the primary.