Cooling Pool Water Temperature

by Mark
(Louisiana)

I have a 15x30 Bermuda pool. It is installed about 2 feet into the ground. My problem is that the water temp is hovering around 90 degrees (according to the thermometer that is in the pool)

What can I get to cool the temp down? Can I install something on the return to create a fountain? Or will that interfere with the circulation of the pump/filter?

Thanks


Hi Mark. What you need is an aerator. They attach to the return line and spray water up into the air. They are used at night and bring some of the cool air back down into the water.


Aerators are attached into the return line in a couple of different ways. There are fountain attachments you can buy that hook up to your existing return. Some operate at the pool wall and some use a hose that allows a fountain to set in the center of the pool. One of the more popular pool lights has a fountain attachment that is very effective. The light replaces your existing return and the fountain attachment is a removable piece that snaps on to the inside of the pool, over the light housing.

I have also seen many homemade aerators for above ground pools. Pool stores sell the small aerator fitting, used for in-ground pools. This fitting can be attached to 3/4" PVC pipe and clamped to the top of your pool wall. You then elbow down, install a valve, and tie it in to your return line. These can be very inexpensive and effective.
Thanks