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ujpest doza
22-06-2004, 17:41
Would pool heating be essential in November or just a good idea?
This would really be for a 2 year old, as i think my experience of swimming in an unheated pool in March was okay.
Pool heating is recommended from November to April so it's your choice! However, with a two year old I'd personally say that you'd probably need this as the water temperature, on average, is around 10-15F lower than the air temperature (which will be around 80F in November). I think 70F or less will be too cold for a two year old but you know your two year old best.
Nostromo
22-06-2004, 18:24
There are some villa deal where the owners do not charge extra for pool heating. Ours did not and since we were asked not to touch the pool controls, I expect the heating was on all the time. The water was always pleasantly lukewarm.
Last year in November it was freezing at night, the pool was lovely only because we had paid for it to be heated.
For a two year old I would definately choose to heat.
Andrea
I would go along with that. I was Ok but hubby said the pool was frezing in November, so we had the heat on.
Ray&Sarah
22-06-2004, 20:09
Would definately opt to have the pool heating on with a two year old using it.:)
Ann-Marie
22-06-2004, 20:48
Talking of pool heating. We are going in July and have a 2 year old with us. Am I right in thinking we won't need the pool heated? I suppose we could always arrange for it to be turned on after we've arrived if we think its too cold - but with the weather being in the 90's, I hope we won't need to.
Ann-Marie
Sharon G
22-06-2004, 20:51
I have a water mad 2.5 year old and in March this year when we arrived it was unusually cooler than average.(more like November)
We had the pool heat on all the time otherwise I think he,d got phenmonia/newmonia/phwemonia.......a very bad cold....[msnembarrased][msnembarrased][msnembarrased]
....can anyone else spell it?????? (NOT I.T. !!!!)[msnembarrased]
Sharon
CarolAnn
22-06-2004, 20:52
Agree with Sarah, a 2 year old would absolutely want it at that time of year, mainly due to the temp drop over night! Being a careful owner I would say, be nice to your villa owners and put that cover on over night, it will benefit you and keep the cost down for the owners.We went in a villa pool in March and found it fine during the day, but suspect some evenings even in March it could be chilly. Don't let a chilly pool spoil your trip!
Have a great time[msnsmile2]
Carol
CarolAnn
22-06-2004, 20:55
Crikey Sharon, was that early March? I really thought the pool was fine when we were in Florida at that time, my daughter did say our neighbour's pool was a little nicer, but it really wasn't THAT cold!!! Perhaps it was the fear of the pool heat bills that kept me warm! Ha!
Carol :D
CarolAnn
22-06-2004, 21:03
Hi Ann-Marie,
I am sure that pool heat in July won't even enter your head!!!
It will be so hot,lovely!! Again I would always recommend the pool cover once the sun goes down(and your not in the pool), just keeps the heat in the water overnight, not that it cools down quite so much in July!!!
Let's hear it for Pool Covers guys!
[msnwink]
Carol
sandra777
22-06-2004, 21:54
I think pool heating is a must in Novemeber, especially with a two year old. If you do decide on pool heating its worth asking what temp. the pool is heated too as it does vary quite a bit from villa to villa.
Sandra
Ann-Marie
22-06-2004, 22:09
Thanks CarolAnn - will remember to do that!:)
Ann-Marie
Ray&Sarah
22-06-2004, 22:15
Hi CarolAnn,
We put our pool cover over whilst there in December and it is amazing how much it helps, we will have to try and remember to ask the guests to put it on too. Anything to try and save on the gas bill.:D
SunLover
23-06-2004, 00:10
We found the combination of a good quality pool blanket and moderate pool heating was more than enough to ensure a comfortable swim during one of our trips in early January, when it really does get cold.
Most guests do not understand the importance of utilising the pool blanket, but those who do, reap the benefits :)
Putting the pool cover on at night will keep the heat in. I would advise you to have the pool heating on in November for a 2 year old - I'm a swimming teacher and used to also be a lifeguard!
I am going to Orlando for the first time on september 26 and would also like to know about pool heating. The travel company sent me a leaflet saying that pool heating is not reuired between April and September but a friend says that I will need it. Dont know who to believe so I would be grateful if one of you Orlando experts could tell me.
Hi, For the end of Sept I would "have" the pool heat...just makes the pool more pleasant. Maybe that makes me a wimp....but I prefer the water warm and like my creature comforts.
Just my humble opinion;)
Hi Pango
Welcome to the forum!
The average temperatures in September/October are
September high 90/32 low 73/22 rainfall 5.63 inches
October high 84/29 low 64/18 rainfall 2.83 inches
As I said above, the water temperature is around 10-15F below the air temperature which you might find a bit chilly in the early mornings/late evenings at that time, particularly in October.
It really is a personal choice whether you have pool heating or not and, if you order it, you normally still have to pay even if you have it turned off. Can you ask if you can have the pool heating turned on when you're in Florida so that you can see whether you need it or not? Remember though that it does take a while to heat up all those gallons of water and it won't be instantly warm.
Thanks for the quick reply Blott. I am not sure if we can arrange to have the heating on when we get there, will have to enquire. Thanks again
Well we may be in the minority but we heat our pool all year round. We are having a week in a Gulf coast villa at the end of July before we go to our villa and I am paying to have that pool heated too. The water feels far to cold for us when compared with the outside temperature if we don't and myself and the children won't go in [:I]
LiesaAnna
14-09-2004, 00:24
we had the pool heating on when we went in dec 02 first 2 weeks going again this dec, we have the heating on and its like swimming in the bath we end up looking like shrivelled up prunes!!!! cant get enough of it and so looking forward to it, my little girl started swimming there!!!!! in that very pool.....:D
Ruth - glad to hear you like the pool heat on too! We even put it on in August when we went as we like it warm.
At least that makes 2 lots of wimps:D
I certainly would not want to be without pool heat in September, but it really is a matter of personal choice. What is cold for one is warm to another, but if you have a young child it will certainly make it feel more comfortable for her. If the outside temperature is hotter it can make the water feel even cooler.
Some villa owners have a minimum period for heating the pool - like not less than 4 days, and it does take a while to heat up in the cooler months especially - imagine the amount of water as being more than a double decker bus, and that will give you some idea of how much there is to heat!
Ellie
We have a 2 1/2 year old and always opt for pool heating, in march our daughter wouldn't go in the pool after dipping her toes 'toooo cold'' The owners hadn't told the management company we had requested and paid for heating, within a few hrs it was like a luxury bath[8D]
Ray&Sarah
14-09-2004, 01:33
Swam in our pool in August without pool heating and again in December with the pool heating, know which one I prefer, definately the latter. [msnsmile2]
3 lots of wimps!! Having just come back from flitting between our villas doing work, the kids had pool heat on at one but not the others. No guesses which they preferred!!! ;)
flyrr100
14-09-2004, 02:25
Our pool is unusable after about November. A heater is on our 'must have' list, but it's way down on that list!
Central Florida definately gets a little chilly on those dark clear nights. Pools get real cold, real fast!
Have a great vacation.
Cruella DeVilla
14-09-2004, 02:33
Would go for the heat option myself, although being from Scotland should be used to the cold!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Hi Ann-Marie,
I am sure that pool heat in July won't even enter your head!!!
It will be so hot,lovely!! Again I would always recommend the pool cover once the sun goes down(and your not in the pool), just keeps the heat in the water overnight, not that it cools down quite so much in July!!![/quote]
Looking at my pool records for this July the lowest it went down to was 87f, Putting the pool solar cover on in that temp will promote rapid algea growth. Pool solar covers should not even be out in the sunlight during the summer months the heat will rot the plastic.
Never been in the summer months so can't comment about them, but we always had the pool heat when we booked a villa from Sept through to April. Just makes it more inviting if its warmer.
Pool blankets work really well so if the villa has one definately use it, it does help keep the heat in overnight.
Not having been in a pool in the cooler months not sure how I would feel, as I am getting on the older side of 40, do you think cooler the water the better to firm the skin, (thats what Rob keeps saying to me)[msntongue]
LiesaAnna
14-09-2004, 12:12
no!!!! gotta be warm!!!!!!
:D
jolliffee
14-09-2004, 12:13
I was out in early May and thought the pool was nice, nice n fresh Brrrrrr![msnwink]
KirstieLou
14-09-2004, 15:10
We have been twice in November and you REALLYeed the pool heat. Its not too bad during the day but if you want a dip after 4pm ish its cold
CarolAnn
14-09-2004, 15:53
Course it is good for stimulating your circulation you know, if the water is FRESHER when you get in the pool:D[msneek]:D[msneek]But would you enjoy the swim as much...nah!:)
pieman790
14-09-2004, 17:01
We closed in May this year and had a brand new heater installed. #We had to test it out and left it on for the duration of our stay. The pool was 90f, even during the night. It was like swimming in a spa but without the bubbles. Will have it switched on again when we return in October.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sharon G
I have a water mad 2.5 year old and in March this year when we arrived it was unusually cooler than average.(more like November)
We had the pool heat on all the time otherwise I think he,d got phenmonia/newmonia/phwemonia.......a very bad cold....[msnembarrased][msnembarrased][msnembarrased]
....can anyone else spell it?????? (NOT I.T. !!!!)[msnembarrased]
Sharon
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Sharon G
I think the correct spelling is pneumonia, silent P! I have no idea hope i know how to spell that, surprised myself really.
Can anyone give me any indication of the weather/temperature for orlando end January to February. Ta very much
Angela
pieman790
14-09-2004, 18:02
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:[i]Can anyone give me any indication of the weather/temperature for orlando end January to February. Ta very much
Angela
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I have sent you a DM with all the information on it
worldpeace
15-09-2004, 22:38
we went last oct and didnt bother with pool heat untill the kids came out pool with blue lips needless to say we had heating turned on and have done so for this years hol 3 weeks to go:D
Hi all, just a quickie, I have just now spoken to my villa owner re pool heating.
I have to pay seperately for pool heating which is fully acceptable, but the owner cannot tell me how much it would cost.
I am assuming if we will want to use it each day/eve it should be heated at all times. The villa owner says we will need to pay for what we use, which i accept but saw on some advets it might cost around 100$ per week, this is more than fine by me but just wanted your opinion on "pay for what we use" might cost we will have it heated all the 2 weks i expect. and i just wondered if it might cost a whole lot more than that, i am not penny pinching but would not want to land myself with a bill of 3-4 hundred $ on my day of leaving.
Thanks Guys
Maureen Edwards
16-09-2004, 22:23
Hi Carrie,
This is most unusual as most of us villa owners charge a set amount per week/per night for pool heating. How will they be able to work out exactly how much the bill will be anyway? If you put the pool cover on at night this will save some heating costs, as they tend to maintain the temperature more efficiently, so that could save you a few bucks;) Unless it is a brand new villa and the owners haven't set a rate yet, that's the only thing I can think of.
I would ask for clarification on the usage and costs if I were you.
Ray&Sarah
16-09-2004, 22:25
Haven't come across this arrangement before, although other owners probably have, don't really know how they could bill you for what you use, unless the pool heating is say gas and no other appliance are so they can tell by the meter reading.[msnoo]
Thanks for your responses guys, i will clarify this with him, he is a new owner so maybe a bit unsure yet, seems honest enough and i had no doubts about that just wanted to set aside an amount.
Calamity Jane
16-09-2004, 22:38
Bear in mind that if you have the pool heated in the summer months, you are not particularly going to benefit from it as your body temperature is much higher than the water temp. I heat the pool/spa only if the guest requests it.
As for November..if you have children in the party I would suggest heating, through the day you could put up with the water temp but at nightime as the ambient temperature drops so does the pool heat.
Carrie, it may be that your owner has propane gas pool heating and the usual thing to do with that is to start guests off with a new tank and then see how much gas is used/left to work out the charge.
belfastbob
17-09-2004, 03:23
we are going in dec,reading the comments i'm sure that we will need the pool heated. what would the average cost of 2 weeks of a heated pool cost,as this would need to be taken into account in our budget,and when is it normally paid,we will ge staying at woodridge
Yes, you will need pool heating in December.
Pool heating charges and payment due dates depend on each individual owner.
The cost usually depends on what type of heating the home has that you're renting and our pool heating payments are due about ten days prior to check-in date. In both cases, it would be best to ask the home owner of the home you're renting as there is no 'set' payment amount or date.
We went to Tampa one November and stayed in an apartment. The communal pool was freezing even though it was so hot. Last year we had a villa in September and the pool was unheated but fine. This year we go in October and the pool heating is included - great. Its the early mornings and evenings which shrivel your whatsits!!
Lisi