- Jul 26, 2020
- 246
- Pool Size
- 23000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
New to the forum - hope to learn a lot from experienced owners
We live in Charlotte, NC
Building a pool
About 19KG 36x27 at is widest
Our lot has trees around the backyard perimeter so only a few option for placement - putting it where the main sun hits (picture of backyard below)
pool will get direct overhead sun starting at 11a through about 3p - before and after shadows are cast from trees - removing them really isn’t an option
Knowing we will get 3-4 hrs of direct sun even in the hot and humid NC summer, we have opted for a Heat Pump to make sure we can maintain >82 degrees and extended season
Q: being in NC and only getting 3-4 hrs of direct overhead sun a day, what should I expect in terms of water temp (without heater) compared to neighbors who might have full sun 8 hrs a day - should I assume basically 5 degrees cooler than neighbors as a rule of thumb as an example
I also found a website (screenshot attached) where you plug in your zip code and desired temp and it tells you what the av. monthly cost would be based on average air temp per month - wondering how accurate this is from people who use a Heat
what else should I be considering ? Was a Heat Pump smart and needed in your opinion
We live in Charlotte, NC
Building a pool
About 19KG 36x27 at is widest
Our lot has trees around the backyard perimeter so only a few option for placement - putting it where the main sun hits (picture of backyard below)
pool will get direct overhead sun starting at 11a through about 3p - before and after shadows are cast from trees - removing them really isn’t an option
Knowing we will get 3-4 hrs of direct sun even in the hot and humid NC summer, we have opted for a Heat Pump to make sure we can maintain >82 degrees and extended season
Q: being in NC and only getting 3-4 hrs of direct overhead sun a day, what should I expect in terms of water temp (without heater) compared to neighbors who might have full sun 8 hrs a day - should I assume basically 5 degrees cooler than neighbors as a rule of thumb as an example
I also found a website (screenshot attached) where you plug in your zip code and desired temp and it tells you what the av. monthly cost would be based on average air temp per month - wondering how accurate this is from people who use a Heat
what else should I be considering ? Was a Heat Pump smart and needed in your opinion
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