would i need pool heating in may as £250.00 is a lot if i do not.
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would i need pool heating in may as £250.00 is a lot if i do not.
Tyson...I can't believe you have any previously unanswered questions....!!!!!!!
It's personal preference , but we would have pool heating in May.
You know you are going to get the usual replies and will have to make a decsion yourself!!!!!
How long is £250 for ?
Pool heating is recommended between October and March. However some people like the pool heated no matter what time of year it is, it really is personal preference and wether you like a really warm pool or not.[msnsmile2]
You big jessy!!
Never ever had pool heat and its never kept us out of the pool.
I've been February, March, May, June, September and October and even though it was a bit chilly when you first jumped in in february and March it was okay after you'd swam about a bit.
Depends what you want.
If you want a hot bath get pool heat.
If you want a nice cooling swim on a hot day then don't.
We were there in between 21st April and 14th May. We felt comfortable with the heating for the first 10 days or so but it got distinctly warmer after that and we had to request the caretakers to switch it off. In our case we were not being charged for the heating and so the cost did not come into it.
But if you are going entirely in May, I doubt if you'll need the heating. Hold on to the dough and get some more presents for the kids.[msnwink][msnwink]
Tyson your going to get both sides on this one; basicaly if you like the water warm get heating, if you like it cool don't. If you have a jacuzzi in your rental then I'd vote for heating. The pool looses heat at night so make sure you cover it.[msncool]
can you not decide after you get there?
maybe try it for a couple of days and if heating needed wait for it to heat up and pays your dosh!!
are you allowed to do that? cos i dont know!
I always have pool heating whatever time of year. I find in the Winter the temperature too cold to get in and in the summer the difference between the air temperature and the water temperature makes the water feel too cold so the warmer the weather the colder the water feels. It may seem expensive but imagine having an immersion heater on 12 hours a day warming up that amount of water and you start to see why it is that much. When you weigh up the total cost of the holiday the £250 is a very small proportion but it could make the world of difference to your stay. I wouldnt risk spoling the holiday to save such a small percentage of the overall budget.It is a holiday after all.
Lesley
There may be an MC callout fee to pay if you don't have it switched on at the beginning of your stay as they would have to make a special journey to turn it on. A lot of owners have a minimum period for pool heating also.
I am with Lesley on this one. We heat the pool even in July / August:D
Talking from experience currently and not having heating for a week I would get it. It is sooo much nicer with the heating on in my opinion of course.
I considered the refund I would get and have come to the conclusion that the 'value' of the heating is worth more than I actually paid.
Brizzle.
So do we, Ruth and Lesley. Just can't stand cold water - even if its good for you.
However, it has to be your decision Tyson - if you like cold water then don't have it. If you like to be comfortable then do.
As for the cost, its a drop in the ocean as far as going to Florida is concerned - its less than the cost of park tickets for one person, and it makes a world of difference.
We, too had the pool heated in August when we visited our villa, and will do so again in 3 weeks time. Its a MUST for us!
f.a.o maggie allen.
sorry i thought this site was for asking questions !
sorry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MaggieAllan
Tyson...I can't believe you have any previously unanswered questions....!!!!!!!
It's personal preference , but we would have pool heating in May.
You know you are going to get the usual replies and will have to make a decsion yourself!!!!!
How long is £250 for ?
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It is . No offence meant.
Your past questions were numerous to say the least, and brought on many very interesting discussions, I think nearly every member joined in, which is great. I was just surprised that you could think of more because I thought you had covered everything imaginable, which helps everyone else.
As I said in the body of my reply, we personally would go for heating, loving warm water as we do, and I only asked how long the £250 covered to understand how much you were paying per day/week.
If you would like me to delete my replies so as not cause any offence, please DM me.
just a question really, and going on what i,ve read up to now from other topics
if you were trying to decide on or off would it not be better first on, from whats been said it takes a long time to heat up but not as long to cool down [?]
I will watch this thread with interest. I think it REALLY is personal preference here. We swam in our pool in late March this year, no pool heat, but THAT was during the day [8D] Having said that, I would be surprised if you needed it it at all in May[msneek]?
Yes, yes and yes again! If you are a wimp like me - and a couple of others!
When I have to use our local swimming pool at home I have to put up with whatever temperature its set at. When I am using my own pool I want to be able to get in it with no goose bumps!
The hotter the outside temperature the more we need it on, as Lesley says, if its hot outside the pool feels even colder.
So 'Wimps For Pool Heat' unite! [msnsmile2]
Even in August this year, our smallest was cold until we put the pool heat on - difference between pool & air temp I suppose. Its so fabulous to have your own pool & be able to use it whenever - why not make it the most pleasurable experience you can?
With young children as you have Tyson you will probably find the benefit far outweighs the cost. We always have the heating on regardless of the time of year, we spend enough money on our villa and holiday each year that we're not going to be cold when we are over for the sake of a few dollars.
My kids can swim with the pool heat on, but not me! I think kids are a lot sturdier than most adults.[msneek]
just cant wait to get into the heated pool next week, and if the villa we use didnt have a heated pool then we'd find another!! got to have water heated any time of year for me that is![msnwink]
We had the pool heat on in August[:I] Wimps I know.
It was mainly for the spa really, I couldn't sit in a cool jacuzzi
Tyson - I think you should go for the heating, especially with kids and as you will be out most days, it will probably be in the evening when the sun has gone, that you will use the pool.:D
Tricia
How long are you going for Tyson ?? Seems a lot to me we charge $85 per week for pool heat.
I think you'll find that Tyson was quoting the 2 week price.
It depends on what sort of heating it is as to the price. Ours is gas so heats up quickly whatever the weather but it also costs more to run for that convenience.
With young kids you will need it. If you find its a little too hot the homeowner may be ok with you having it turned down to a slightly lower temp. Just enough to take the chill off the water. You could discuss the temp with the person you are renting it from and decide to have it set at 70degrees instead of the usual 80 degrees. If it is gas heating which is as Blott said more efficent but more expensive then set at a lower temp the homeowner is more likely to break even on the pool heat price. Everytime you go, there will always be another question that will pop up. You will get some guests that are hardy and are OK with the water a little chilly but as already said you want the children to be comfortable esp as at a villa they will spend a lot of time in the water. Check out what temp you and yours like the water to be at before you go to Florida next time. Take along a bath thermoneter to your local swimming pool each time you visit until you decide what temp is correct for you then you will be able to tell the villa owner what temp you want the pool set to heat to when you go to Florida. Don't forget to take into consideration that the atmospheric temp will be different when you do your study in the UK than it will be in the US. Unfortunately I cant help you with working that out, the pool people in your local pool in the Uk will probably be better informed on how to get the balance correct. Do not underestimate the importance of getting the water temp correct for you and yours.
Hi Tyson
Ask if the villa has a pool blanket and if so if used every night in May you should not need the heating on. We were there last March and had the pool heating on for the first two days to warm up the pool then used the blanket and that was all.
Val