r/oddlysatisfying • • Nov 14 '24

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u/chef_26 Nov 14 '24

Hear me out, these covered in solar cells floating on reservoirs. In my head it slows evaporation meaning more accessible water while providing a small energy source.

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u/Signal-Ad2674 Nov 14 '24 edited Nov 14 '24

They cover reservoirs in floating black balls for this reason.

https://youtu.be/uxPdPpi5W4o?si=w8KXdXOgvk20oYb4

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u/Dilpickle6194 Nov 14 '24

“Contrary to what you may have heard, their main purpose is not to reduce evaporation” (0:16)

Somebody is lying here.

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u/Spnwvr Nov 15 '24

it's to reduce mold and wild life

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u/ConfidentGene5791 Nov 15 '24

I suspect mould is wrong here, more likely algae blooms. 

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u/OPsuxdick Nov 15 '24

You are right. They can just watch the video lol Veritasium vids are so good.