What is the ideal temperature for a shell pool?

The temperature of swimming pools not only influences the comfort of swimming, but also the quality and balance of the water .

It is therefore essential to control it in order to obtain an ideal pool water temperature for swimming but also for the safety of swimmers. Otherwise, this can lead to risks, for the shell pool as well as for the human body.

The risks of a poorly heated swimming pool

The ideal temperature for a swimming pool is between 26 and 29°C, or 10°C less than body temperature. But unfortunately this is not always the case.

In the case of a pool temperature that is too high

In addition to a decrease in the quality of the pool , swimming in water at 30°C or more will cause an increase in body temperature and cause you to:

– Physical discomfort;

– Dehydration;

– Exhaustion;

– Dizziness;

– Hyperthermia with nausea;

– Breathing, muscular and cardiac difficulties.

In addition, a temperature that is too high promotes faster evaporation of your water, an increase in pH but also the appearance of algae and micro-organisms . This appearance is due to the lower effectiveness of treatment chemicals such as chlorine. Filtration will also take longer.

In case of pool temperature too low

During the summer season, outdoor temperatures can be high. Enjoying a pool with cold water is an advantage to counter the effects of the sun because your body cools down quickly when in contact with the pool water. 

On the other hand, this temperature must not be too low , otherwise you risk:

– Thermal shock;

– Hypothermia;

– Loss of consciousness or mobility;

– A heart attack.

What devices are used to heat your swimming pool?

Maintaining the water at the right temperature starts with using a good pool thermometer . But, in addition to monitoring your water, it is important to heat it in order to make the most of your swimming. To do this, you have the choice between several equipment.

The different types of heating for ideal water

Among the different types of heating, we find the use of three main ones: 

– The heat pump uses the heat from the air to heat the pool water.

– The heat exchanger uses the home heating system to raise the temperature of the pools.

– Solar heating heats water using solar collectors.

On the other hand, these three solutions represent a significant investment. 

Other equipment to preserve your swimming pool water

If you cannot afford to buy a heater for your polyester shell pool , there is still a solution to protect you from the risks of temperature variations.

Especially since, during the night, heat loss is the most significant. You can therefore equip yourself with a cover system (shelter, bubble cover, shutter, etc.) for your polyester shell pool. With this solution, the temperature of the water in your pool will be maintained at night.

In addition, one of the many advantages of this system is its use during the day to heat your pool without consuming energy. 

In addition to maintaining your pool, check the temperature frequently , both in summer and winter, as many external factors can cause its variation, as well as that of the pH of your pool .