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Swimming...
Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 2:09 pm
by Guest
We have a 3ft pool on layaway at WallyWorld for my daughter - told my hubby - its only May 2nd - she wants to go swimming already - seems so early. But our temps are in the high 80's and low 90's already.
Is it too cold yet?
Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 2:12 pm
by Constructionwx
Shoot no! That water will warm up in a hurry.
Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 2:28 pm
by mf_dolphin
Let the girl swim! LOL As long as she doesn't turn blue she'll be fine!
Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 3:08 pm
by Lindaloo
ticka... I have an inground pool and we have been swimming already. My son was sunburned Saturday. Teenagers! HMPH!!
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 9:22 am
by Amanzi
Tick.. can I come over and jump in there????
It was so humid and sticky here yesterday, today is not much better
I turned on the irrigation for my son, he loves to run in and out of the sprinklers, only problem is he smells like the creature from the black lagoon by the time he has done playin. (the water is pumped out of the creek that runs around our property)....... :o
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 9:32 am
by mf_dolphin
A little swamp water never hurt a little boy
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 9:33 am
by bfez1
Not to early to swim here in the deep South. Temps are already in the high 80's===low 90's. Go for it. Like mf's said, as long as she is not turning blue, shes's fine.
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 9:38 am
by azskyman
Scrubbing down our pool right now...but won't be in it for a couple of weeks. Water temp...not air temp...is what gets me in it.
I like 86+ for water temp...bath water. Been as warm as 93 in late June and that's perfect for me!
Sunshine is bringing up the temps quickly these days. I'm at about 74 and rising in the water.
In a shallower pool...should be plenty warm after some sun.
And besides, the young'ens can handle water temps in the 70-degree range with nothing but chattering teeth and plenty of smiles!
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 12:59 pm
by chadtm80
I have an inground as well and we have been going in for a few weeks... Been in the 90's last couple of days, so it is just Perfect!
Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 9:52 pm
by pojo
It depends on the child's level of warmth. Some children can handle pools that have 75+ temperatures, other's it needs to be bath water. Although it is not recommended, due to body insulation, children will still swim in those conditions. When the temperature reaches 80+ then it would be in the best interest to bring out the pool and let the children swim.
You asked the right question...I've worked in Aquatics for 5 years now.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 3:06 pm
by JQ Public
Yeh let her swim
Anything into the 70's+ should be just fine i believe.