The benefits of a heated pool

The sun sets and you’re not ready to get out of the pool. Fortunately, you’ve got a heated pool and you can float, dive or do some lengths to your heart’s content. With a Hydroheat pool heating system, your pool will be heated in an efficient way that uses less energy so you can have a heated pool throughout the year.

Aside from hours of aquatic fun and round-the-clock pool parties, a heated pool has some real benefits.

Health benefits

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, particularly for people who may have decreased mobility, the elderly and people recovering from medical treatment. Because the water lessens the wear on your joints, water aerobics or simply swimming laps provide low-impact exercises in soothing warm water.

Property value

A pool alone can add value to your home. A heated pool? Even more so, because being able to use a pool all-year-round makes it more appealing.

The perfect pool temperature

The quest for the perfect pool temperature, much like the perfect office air conditioner setting, is part science and part personal preference. On a hot day, you want to plunge into a refreshingly cold pool. For a night swim something a little warmer is desired.

The general rule of thumb is to consider how you use your swimming pool.

Competitive swimmers prefer to train in cooler water, measuring between 25 -27˚C. In a warmer pool, vigorous exercise and increased body temperature could lead to headaches or general discomfort.

If your pool is used for teaching people, particularly small children, choose a slightly warmer temperature of 28 – 29˚C. This helps to keep the bodies comfortable while learning a new skill.

A temperature of around 30˚C is ideal for elder swimmer because it avoids shocking the system. It’s also great for those suffering from arthritis because the warm water relaxes the muscles and the buoyancy of the water relieves the stress on joints.

For general casual swimming and pool activities, 27-29˚C is ideal. Also, note that algae prefer warmer water – above 29˚C.

Just keep swimming

Whatever your reason for heating your pool, Hydroheat has specialised pool heating solutions. Get in touch with us today.