There are endless above-ground pool ideas to transform your backyard into a summertime oasis, without blowing your budget.Unlike their in-ground swimming pool counterpart, they are simpler to install and easier to add personality to, not to mention above ground pools costs are typically lower.
Sometimes, however, during hot summer months, the water may become too warm.
WHAT MAKES SWIMMING POOL WATER GET TOO HOT?
As a general rule, the water temperature of a swimming pool is in relation to what the outside temperature is. In the winter, the water is very cold, and in the summer, the water gets warm.
Swimming pools that are in open yards and exposed to direct sunlight all day long can be as much as 15-20 degrees warmer than the same sized pool next door that is under a full canopy of trees.
The perfect water temperature for swimming is typically around ten degrees Fahrenheit cooler than what the normal summer temperature is for your region of the country. For example, if your area typically has summer-time highs of 85°F, then a water temp of 75°f is good for most.
OPTIONS FOR COOLING DOWN THE WATER IN YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL
- Add a Fountain to the Return Line
- Using a Pool Cover During the Heat of the Day
- Draining the Pool Down Some and Adding New Water
- Add Several Pounds of Ice to the Pool
- Increase shade artificially from direct sunlight by installing shade sails or umbrellas over the pool
- Increase shade naturally from direct sunlight by adding trees or tall bushes
- Installing a Chiller Inline with the Pool’s Equipment
- Installing a Reversible Heat Pump
- Screen Enclose the Pool
