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Proper Swimming Pool Temperature

What is an ideal swimming pool temperature? This is a difficult question to answer because it varies based on individual swimmers preferences. Based on recommended heater temperatures and settings from virtually all manufactures, the ideal range for both indoor swimming pools and outdoor swimming pools is anywhere from 75 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This figure should not be thought of as final as temperature and comfort does differ from person to person and environment to environment, but it a good goal to reach.

If you have a backyard swimming pool without a heater, looking for an ideal temperature is a difficult task. The temperature of the swimming pool will gradually increase as the season changes and as the pool heats up, but the initial temperature of your swimming pool in the early parts of the swimming season will be quite cold - usually well less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Even though there is no proper pool temperature, swimming pools less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit are unpleasant even for the most adventurous swimmers. On the other side, if you do have an outdoor swimming pool with a heater, set it at something that is comfortable to your swimmers and your activity level. For instance, cooler pool water is more ideal for exercising where warmer water is better for a lounge / beach atmosphere. But, keep in mind that turning up your heater too much can lead to unexpected drama.

When you increase the temperature of your swimming pool water, it can have an effect on pool maintenance. With higher temperature comes more water evaporation. This means you will need to be more diligent about filling up your swimming pool to keep the water in your skimmers. Higher water temperatures also mean a faster buildup of dissolved solids. This is basically the abad stuffa that the chlorine attacks in swimming pool water. Higher pool water temperatures will also burn off your chlorine and pool sanitizing agents much more quickly. Algae also love the hot water so they will grow faster and force more serious and diligent swimming pool vacuuming, squeeging, and cleanup.

Even if you don't have a swimming pool heater to maintain your swimming pools temperature, the same concerns of a warmer pool will eventually plague your pool in peak summer heat environments. Keep an eye out for seasonal changes and how they will affect your water chemistry. The most important reading in your swimming pool during hot and cold times will be your total alkalinity. When the weather is cooler, your total alkalinity should be increased. In warmer weather, your total alkalinity should be decreased with a muriatic acid to keep the saturation index fairly constant.

There is no ideal swimming pool temperature but you should adjust your temperature based on your individual preference. Also, keep in mind the added responsibilities that come with maintaining a warmer pool. Watch out for seasonal changes and note how they affect your swimming pool chemistry. Both cold and warm temperatures have an effect on pool chemistry and maintenance routines.

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Poseidon swimming pools is an inground gunite swimming pool contractor and master swimming pool builder in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. We build custom inground pools, custom spas, and commercial pools as well as landscaping, patios, and pool houses.

Comments

Wade T says:

March 19, 2011 at 2:57 am

Yes, check into the “Woodsman” outside multi-zoned wood burner
james c says:

April 2, 2011 at 5:31 pm

if renting…who is responsible for the water heater, ac unit, well pump swimming pool pump etc?
jcgrit says:

April 2, 2011 at 8:08 pm

Is there a tankless water heater for swimming pools?
oil field trash says:

April 11, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Most of the time, those are the responsibility of the land lord. A renter can hardly be expected to repair or replace these items unless they have done something to damage them.
sr71black says:

April 16, 2011 at 6:57 pm

All pool heaters are tankless as far as I know….if you are looking for energy savings,perhaps a heat pump…they even make one for an above ground pool now
pragya says:

April 17, 2011 at 7:25 am

you can check here what kind of pump you should use for your pool
http://www.pjdore.com/services/water-pumps
Sonny says:

April 18, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Is it Possible to build a water heater to heat a swimming pool with firewood or coal?

We have a pool that s 28 foot round so it’s a lot of water. We would only heat it up in the spring and fall to extend the season.
scubabob says:

April 18, 2011 at 9:11 pm

It’s been done. Nothing new. There’s even a company that makes wood fired pool heaters. I’ve installed one. They work fine other than they require a little work to keep the pool heated.
To do what you propose actually is a modification of a home made solar heater. The only difference in the plumbing is that your heat exchange pipe must be metal and not poly pipe and transition to cpvc (heat resistant type of pvc) and then to poly or pvc. The bypass valve set up is the same. You just need two T fittings and a ball valve along with the associated pipe to run to the heater.
Install one T after the filter ( the outlet). Then install the ball valve and then the remaining T that then hooks back into your original plumbing. You’ll have something that looks like this. —–L—–X—–L.
The L’s are the Ts and the X is the ball valve. Go from the top of each L to wherever your heater is in a loop.
The ball valves purpose is to throttle the water flow going to your heater. Too fast and it won’t pick up heat correctly. Too slow and you’ll cook something. Partially closing the ball valve causes a back pressure, causing the water to do a 90 at that first 90 and head to your heat source, where it picks up heat and runs back to the second 90 degree fitting and back to the pool return line. If you have some form of automatic chlorinator , just make sure that your new plumbing set up is between the filter and it,. That way you’ll avoid having raw chlorine dumped into that expensive copper heat exchanger you made and it’ll last for years. Don’t do that and it may not last a season before the copper corrodes.
That’s it. Now you just need to figure out how you’ll create the heat exchanger and fuel container given whatever materials you have at hand.
bbtownman says:

April 19, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Homemade swimming pool heater?
I am thinking about making a heater that would use a wood fire to heat water running through rolled copper tubing and then running the heated water back into the pool?

Any thoughts, suggestions or ideas?
Aaron says:

April 19, 2011 at 8:10 pm

Can I use a water feature pump on a small 9ft swimming pool?
i have a 9ft bestway swimming pool and it needs a heater so i have made one out of some copper pipe and a old log burning bin but it needs a pump foor it so i was wondering if i can use a water feature pump on it. if i can, can i run the pump while i am in the pool?