Pool heating

[rainyday]

I hope this isn't a stupid question but if a pool is described as being 'solar heated' does this mean there will be solar panels etc. harnessing the sun and heating the pool or does it mean no heating? Thanks.

[andrewmckay5]

Kate,
it will be solar panels harnessing the sun and heating the pool. This method is very popular on the Gulf and the way we heat our pool. I was using the pool at Xmas with no problems although we do have a separate electric heater for the spa just to give it a boost.
If you are visitinng Orlando I am sure some owners will post about solar heating there.
andrew

[rainyday]

Thanks Andrew. I'm looking for a villa on the Gulf Coast (near Bradenton) and there seem to be a lot with solar heating so I wanted to make sure that this didn't just mean heated by the sun shining on the pool during the day!