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[โ€“] mkultrawide@hexbear.net 43 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

The heat index (what it "feels like" outside when factoring in temp and humidity) is over 115F, it's considered dangerous to be outside, even in a pool. The heat index was 120F near St. Augustine, and I saw some people who own pools saying the water in their pools was above 95F (94F is the minimum temp needed to cool the body).

[โ€“] Belly_Beanis@hexbear.net 13 points 10 months ago

120F

JFC wasn't that Death Valley/Sahara Desert temperature like 10 years ago?

[โ€“] LangleyDominos@hexbear.net 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if we'll start seeing pool coolers in tropical areas like you see pool warmers in moderate or cool climates?

[โ€“] mkultrawide@hexbear.net 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

You will probably start seeing sun shading and fountains (aeration cools water) since both are cheaper, but heat pumps with chilling functions for pools do exist.