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How To Get More Fitness From Your Pool With A Pool Heater
Many swimming pool owners wait with great anticipation every year for their swimming pool water to get warm enough to swim in. The days warm up but the nights are still cool so the heat gained during the day is released overnight. Several weeks may pass before the water warms up enough for swimming. But what if you could lengthen your swimming season by several weeks, or even several months? The good news is: you can, by installing a swimming pool heater.
In the spring and autumn months and in areas with cool summers you can warm the water in your pool with a pool heater. Above ground pools are especially susceptible to heat loss because they do not have the insulation and warmth provided by the earth that surrounds an in-ground pool. The exposed sides of an above ground pool give up a lot of heat..
If you believe that a swimming pool heater may be right for your pool, there are several types of pool heaters you can choose from.
Natural gas / propane pool heaters are most popular because of their fuel efficiency. Most models can be ordered for either natural gas or propane. The Jandy LXi is a great example of a highly energy efficient, easy to install gas heater. Gas heats water the fastest and is best when you need to raise the water temperature a number of degrees. Today's natural gas / propane heaters carry energy efficiency ratings between 81% and 95%, like the E2 spa and pool heater, making them the most popular type of pool heater. Thermostatic controls ensure that the heater only runs when the water temperature falls below the set level. Whether installing a gas heater yourself or hiring a professional to do it, make sure all plumbing connections are leak free and that all wiring and pipes are covered for the safety of your family and guests.
Electric heat pumps draw heat from the outside air, compress it and use it to heat the water in your pool. An excellent example of a well-made, efficient heat pump is the AquaPro 600 pool heater. The process is similar to that used by your home's air conditioning unit - only backwards. A heat pump can effectively heat your swimming pool's water as long as the air temperature is 50 degrees Farenheit or above. Electric heaters, or heat pumps, are usually more expensive to operate but may be used at night, in combination with a solar heater, to maintain the heat that was gained during the day.
The third basic type of swimming pool heater, that is growing in popularity, is the solar heating system. Solar pool heaters operate by passing your pool's water through black tubes that have absorbed the sun's heat. The heat is then transferred to the water and returned to the pool by your existing pump. The cost to operate a solar pool heater is virtually zero since it moves water using your existing pump and filtration system and the sun's heat is free. The downside is that a solar heater system can be expensive to install initially. The higher cost of installation can be completely offset in just a few short years by the extremely low operating cost as compared to other types of pool heaters. Solar heater installations can require a lot of space, either on the ground, in slanted racks or on a roof. Plan ahead to make sure you have enough space. The usual recommendation is that the solar array should have an area equal to the surface area of the swimming pool. If you live in an area where summers are very hot, a solar heater can be run at night to cool overheated pool water. For in ground pools, Enersol pool heater are an excellent choice, carrying an 18 year warranty, one of the longest in the industry.
Whether you have a pool heater or not, a solar pool cover, or solar blanket, is a great advantage to have. Solar covers resemble bubble wrap. They contain layers of thin, durable plastic separated by bubbles of air. A solar cover floats on top of the pool. During the daytime, it conducts sunlight into the water to heat it. By night, just like a blanket, the air bubbles prevent the accumulated heat from escaping. This can greatly enhance the effectiveness of any other swimming pool heating system by retaining the heat gained during the day. As an added benefit, it will also reduce water and chemical evaporation and prevents dirt and debris from entering the pool while it's covered, reducing maintenance and stress on your filtration system.
A solar reel makes putting a solar cover on and taking it off much simpler. The reel can be permanently attached to an above ground pool's side rails.
You have a number of pool heater solutions from which to choose. A number of pool heater models have been introduced that utilize new materials to make them more durable and new technologies that make them more energy-efficient. In choosing the right heater for your pool you will need to factor in the availability and price of fuel, the size of your pool that determines the size of heater you need, and how much and how fast you want to raise the temperature of your water. So extend your "summer" swim season into spring and fall. Get a swimming pool heater today.
how to plug gap between heater and wall?
I have a wall mounted heater unit. There is a slight gap between heater and the wall and I get a lot of winter draft. Is there a way to plug that gap.
I have a wall mounted electric heater unit (islandaire -ac/heater combo). There is a slight gap between heater and the wall and I get a lot of winter draft. Is there a way to plug that gap.
Yes there is. Use a silicone caulk that is rated for high temps. One product that works is GE Silicone II, available at HD. Hope this helps.
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