While having an outdoor pool is an option that many Australians tend to go with, indoor pools are almost as popular. The nice thing about having an indoor pool is that it can be used all year round, no matter the temperature or the weather. In addition to that, it creates a nice environment that is protected from the elements allowing furniture and decorations inside that usually would perish in the outdoor heat.
There is a downside to an indoor swimming pool though, and that’s the humidity. If you aren’t able to monitor and control the humidity inside your pool house or indoor pool area, then you could be opening yourself up to all kinds of problems.
Talking About Indoor Humidity
Pools that are indoors and heated are prone to evaporation. This is where small amounts of the water in the pool evaporate up into the air. This then leads to having excess moisture in the air, giving you that clammy feeling. You would likely have experienced something similar if you had leaking pipes or damp in your walls.
If your indoor pool is completely enclosed or even mostly enclosed, then there’s a good chance you’ll need a dehumidifier. An indoor pool dehumidifier is specifically designed to deal with high moisture loads using large metal plates that are cooled, encouraging the water to condense on them, and then have them drip into a tray, and pumped away.
Most aquatic facilities require a humidity of between 40 and 60 percent. Anywhere above or below this could result in bacteria, mould and other fungi forming, polluting the air, and giving you problems. Below 40% humidity is also where an increased rate of evaporation occurs and having a humidity of above 60% encourages mould and mildew growth.
How to Control Humidity
Most people use an indoor pool dehumidifier as mentioned above. It’s a way to deal with excess moisture in your pool house or pool area. Should you have a rather large room, then having some kind of ventilation system may help too. In this scenario, the air that is moist from evaporation will then be replaced with air from the outside, keeping it fresh indoors.
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