Hi,

I am buying a house in the Phoenix area that has a diving pool. This will be my first experience as a pool owner, so I expect I'll be checking in here from time to time when I have questions. Looks like a fantastic resource.

I'll start with a question about keeping the pool cool enough to be refreshing. Toward the end of summer in Phoenix, my experience (in other folks' pools) is that the water can get so warm that it no longer serves as a respite from the heat.

I've found a few ideas online. The one that appeals to me most is what I'll call a "sail shade". My understanding is that it should reduce the solar input to the pool. Of course, it will also provide shade for the pool's occupants.

Any comments from people who have done this? How much cooler is the water when shaded, as compared to full sun? Did you try to shade the entire pool, or just part?

Thanks,

hikernut