[NECHFalcon68]

It's all relative to individual experiences. We were used to no-higher-than-76 degrees at the Jersey shore, so when the solar guy told us we would want our pool heated to at least 80, we laughed. What we have learned in the past 3 years is that 84-86 is the ideal temp for us. Some of our friends prefer 88-89.

Unfortunately our pool water has been close to 90-91 the past week...but it doesn't keep us out of it...stand in the sun for a few minutes, it'll feel cool when you get in...