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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    I'm in Southern Ontario. We're not swimming regularly but since I haven't closed yet, I go for a dip occasionally.

    On Saturday I went for a swim, water temperature was 68.
    On Monday, (Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend), we had a heat wave
    air temperature was 84, but with the humidity factor, it felt like 100.

    I'll likely close next weekend
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    It's hot here, but closed the pool last Wednesday - I couldn't keep up with the leaves, and no one was swimming , so I caved and closed
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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    Quote Originally Posted by cschnurr View Post
    On Saturday I went for a swim, water temperature was 68.

    Geez, you're a glutton for punishment, aren't you?

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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    We are also in southern Ontario. The kids have been in the pool each day since Friday. Water was 79 yesterday, but it's cooling down now (77 today). We've had hot days for over a week, so the solar panels did their job well. The nights have been warm and humid, so the pool did not lose too much heat at night.
    Wouldn't it be great if the pool did not lose any heat at night? I've not found a good way to keep all the heat the pool gains during the day. Even with a solar blanket, we lose from 2 to 4 degrees.
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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    Here in Northeast PA I was in mine today for about an hour. Fully in, floating on a noodle. Water 77.9, air about 79. Today is the last day....cold snap coming. Packed the solar cover up yesterday.
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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    I have swimming envy. Its raining here in Michigan and I swear I see snow clouds on the horizon. But a few of you still were swimming up north. That is amazing. I keep thinking about going over to the local HS and swimming laps but the idea of getting into a public pool after all I have learned here just curls my hair! I don't think I can do it... Kimrst

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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    We swam everyday last wkend. Temp 78. This comming week we would need a wetsuit especially for myself, cant comment for the kids!

    I still have the solar cover on, but am getting ready to start closing it up. I will try to close in the next few weeks, sometime before a frost.

    My pool company wants over $400 dollars to close the pool
    He scared me last year with a warranty threat, But not this year
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    Default Re: So who in the northern climes is still swimming?

    My pool is still 80 degrees. But with the front that came through yesterday it will drop pretty quickly. The solar system still adds some heat and the solar cover keeps it in but if it's cloudy.........

    I look to close when the water temp drops below 75.

    I was in day before yesterday but the air was 62 BRRRRRRR when you get out!!!!

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