Artificial grass can get warm, whether you are located in a climate that stays warm all year long or only in the summer months. It may debatably be one of the greatest shortcoming of a synthetic surface. When a synthetic turf surface is exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, it can get warm and take a while to cool down. But because of much research and testing, Southwest Greens has the solution Hydrochill.
WHAT IS HYDROCHILL?
Hydrochill is a groundbreaking technology that is added to your turf's infill that uses the energy of evaporative cooling. This process works like how perspiration cools you. As the artificial turf is warmed by the sun (solar radiation), moisture that is present in the surface treated with Hydrochill evaporates to remove the heat and leave a cooler, more pleasant surface.
HOW DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK?
Ambient heat outdoors doesnt entirely dictate surface temps. After a while, sunlight (solar radiation), the angle of the sun, wind, cloud cloud cover, and many other components influence the surface temperature. Hydrochill uses humidity to offer a cooling effect. This moisture comes from dew, irrigation, or rainfall to keep an artificial grass surface chill for days, based on weather conditions. It gives maximum benefit in the hottest part of the day.
Based on actual lab and outdoor lawn thermocouple data, Hydrochill has reached 30 - 50 degrees cooler surface temps compared to standard turf systems. Additional tests were executed by a FLIR-Certified Thermographer using the most advanced camera images and technology. Forward-Looking Infrared readings show just how much cooler the surface is with Hydrochill, pictured below.
This groundbreaking technology comes in two kinds as a spray application and as a pre-coated sand infill. Both are just as efficient at cooling the surface. Hydrochill naturally holds moisture and is activated by watering systems or a simple spray from a garden hose. Its non-toxic and doesnt have negative environmental effects.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
LESSENS HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
The CDC says heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be very bad. Heat exhaustion is the human bodys response to a heavy loss of water and salt typically through sweating. Heat stroke is even more unsafe, which occurs when the body can no longer manage its internal temperature, causing sweating mechanisms to collapse. A synthetic turf cooling system helps to lessen these conditions by decreasing the surface temperature.
MORE COMFORTABLE
While its not a swelteringly hot and sunny day, artificial grass temps can still get warm enough to feel uncomfortable. Hydrochill will work constantly to keep your synthetic yard at a lower temperature if you live in a weather system that goes through frequent downpour. If you reside in a low humidity environment, a quick wash every couple of days will keep it operating properly. It will be furthermore ease for both kids and pets feet.
BETTER PLAY
If youre considering Hydrochill for an athletics field, it is one of the greatest investments you can make. heat and humidity may cause problems for players by elevating their body temp too much and leading to dehydration. When artificial grass is cooled using an advanced technology like Hydrochill, athletes will play better by positively influencing their stamina.
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