A Cheap Pool Cooler

[duraleigh]

Going to have to put the fur panties on underneath the bathing suit to swim today

Vol,

More info than we needed!

[lmnharris]

I just finished plumbing in my new pump, I think I have almost everything needed already. I'm gonna get on it right now. We've had daytime highs of 92-106 for 23 days straight.

[duraleigh]

The T is threaded so I can slightly unscrew it 'til the "jets" point downward.

You could certainly use the line from the booster. Wont hurt the pump. Probably shoot the water VERY high making up for the low volume you would expose to the evaporative process. I'm not sure of the results but mine was/is an experiment, also.

[Poolsean]

I would suggest that rather than a cap on one end, glue a ball valve so that you can control the amount of spray out of the "jets". This way, if you didn't want a high spray (especially on a windy day where you will lose water), you can open the ball valve to adjust the spray your desired height. This will also allow you to adjust the heat loss so you're not swimming in cold water in the middle of summer.

[VOLDADDY]

I took my pool coolers off last week when my water hit 75, and this morning it is back to about 84. I'm sure it will get to 86 or so this afternoon. Time to break them out again!