pool heating in may.

[LiesaAnna]

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]

[Beverley]

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

[Southsider]

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.

Tricia

[canarypam]

How long are you going for Tyson ?? Seems a lot to me we charge $85 per week for pool heat.

[blott]

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.

[phil moloney]

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.

[Val]

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