Synthetic turf can get warm, whether you live in a location that stays hot year-round or only in the summer months. It may possibly be one of the biggest flaws of a synthetic surface. When a artificial grass surface is exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time, it can get scorching and take a while to get cool. But due to a lot of research and testing, Southwest Greens has the solution — Hydrochill.
WHAT IS HYDROCHILL?
Hydrochill is an innovative technology that’s added to the turf's infill that uses the energy of evaporative cooling. Hydrochill works similarly to how sweat cools you. As the synthetic grass is warmed by the sun (solar radiation), moisture that is present in the surface treated with Hydrochill is released to dissipate the heat and leave a cooler, more pleasant surface.
HOW DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Ambient heat outside doesn’t entirely rule 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 utilizes moisture to offer a cooling effect. This moisture comes from irrigation, dew, or rainfall to maintain a synthetic turf surface chill for days, based on local weather. It offers its greatest advantages during the hottest part of the day.
Based on actual lab and outdoor lawn thermocouple examination, Hydrochill has attained 30 - 50 degrees cooler surface temperatures than standard turf systems. Furthermore tests were executed by a FLIR-Certified Thermographer utilizing the most advanced camera images and tech. Forward-Looking Infrared readings indicate just how much cooler the surface is with Hydrochill, diagram below.
This innovative engineering comes in two types — as spray and as a pre-coated sand infill. Both are similarly effective at cooling the surface. Hydrochill moisture and is activated through watering systems or a straightforward spray from a garden hose. It’s non-toxic and doesn’t have adverse environmental effects.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?
LESSENS HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
The CDC states that heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be highly bad. Heat exhaustion is the human body’s reaction to a heavy loss of water and salt — typically through sweating. Heat stroke is even more hazardous, that happens when the body is unable to manage its internal temperature, which causes the sweating systems to collapse. An artificial turf cooling system helps to reduce these illnesses by decreasing the surface temperature.
MORE COMFORTABLE
Even if it’s not a swelteringly hot and sunny day, artificial turf temperatures can get quite hot enough to be uncomfortable. Hydrochill will operate constantly to keep your synthetic yard at a lower temp if you live in a climate that has history of recurring downpour. If you reside in a low humidity environment, a swift wash every couple of days will keep it operating properly. It will be furthermore comfy for both children and puppy feet.
BETTER PLAY
If you are thinking about Hydrochill for a sports field, it’s one of the most important investments you can make. heat and humidity may cause trouble for players by raising their body temperature dangerously high and causing dehydration. When artificial turf is cooled through a high tech system such as Hydrochill, athletes will play better by positively influencing their endurance.
READY TO LEARN MORE?
Are you ready to discover more regarding artificial turf or adding Hydrochill to your synthetic turf? Connect with us today for a no obligation consultation. We’re happy to oblige.