Buying a Basic Pool Thermometer
While there are plenty of pool heaters on the market today that can provide you with the warm water you crave, how will you know when your water has reached just the right temperature? You will need to invest in a pool thermometer.
In order to keep track of your pool water’s temperature, you will need to purchase an accurate thermometer made specifically for pool use. When using your pool year round, you will need to monitor your water temperature closely in order to find a balance between comfort and energy savings. A reliable pool thermometer will help in your temperature planning. You should keep the water refreshingly cool in the summer months, and just warm enough to be inviting during the spring and fall seasons. Solar covers are an efficient option to help keep the water temperature up in the cooler months.
Today’s market offers a variety of thermometers that range from novel, fun thermometers to stylish and sophisticated products. The two main types of thermometers include analog and digital units. Analog thermometers are usually either free-floating thermometers or hanging thermometers. While floating thermometers will take temperature readings from all around the pool, they only measure the water near the pool surface. Hanging thermometers on the other hand are restricted to one spot in the pool, but they often hang several feet below the surface and give a more accurate reading of deeper water. Hanging thermometers are often very basic in design while floating thermometers are usually themed and considered “cute” or “fun”.
These analog thermometers use mercury or alcohol to obtain and provide a temperature reading. If you are looking for greater convenience and have a bigger budget, you may want to consider a digital pool thermometer, which you can find at your local swimming pool store or major big box retailer during the summer season.