The photos above represent the difference between having the pool covered with a retractable solar blanket and 10 minutes without the cover and no dehumidification system in the pool room.
Common Indicators Of Humidity Problems In Your Indoor Pool Room:
You find it uncomfortably humid in the pool area when in street clothes
Persistent smell of chlorine
Foggy windows or water puddles on floor
Rust on metal object or delaminating paint or wall finishes
The climate in an indoor swimming pool is full of moisture. Indoor pools continuously produce large quantities of water vapor through the evaporation process. This is referred to as surface condensation. It’s important to keep the pool water temperature lower than the air temperature. If you don't you’re going to have additional energy costs because the pool is heating the room space. This will also create moisture problems. You should follow the ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/ standard for relative humidity by maintaining a RH level between 50%-60%.
Recommended pool water design temperatures are:
- Competitive swimming 72 to 75°F - Pleasure swimming 75 to 85°F - Therapeutic 85 to 95°F - Whirlpool / Spa 97 to 102°F
