Reasons Why It Is A Good Idea To Install A Pool Heater.

1. Why You Might Want To Install A Pool Heater
Swimming pools are huge investments as the cost of constructing one for your home
is very high. The payback from this investment is not monetary, rather it is
the enjoyment it generates for the owner and family and friends. However, in many
cases the pool is only usable in the warmer months, as it is too cold the rest of the
time, and this limits the return on that big investment. To extend the swimming season
you can install a pool heater.
Basically what pool heaters do is that they help maintain a constant water temperature
in a swimming pool, to ensure it is always comfortable to use. The recommended
temperature for a pool is usually set at 78 degrees but other people who prefer to
swim in warmer water set their pool heaters to up to 80 degrees or even higher if it is
to be used by elderly or very young swimmers.
There are three basic types of pool heaters: solar, electric heat pump, and gas/oil.
Choosing which type of pool heating system to install in your own pool is an
important decision as there are certain factors to consider like the design of your pool,
your usage pattern, the pool’s location, and of course your budget.
The most common type is the gas-fired heater which uses natural gas or LPG and is
the least expensive to purchase although can be costly to operate, particularly with
LPG.
Good examples of gas heaters are:
• Jandy Hi-E2 – a top of the range heater with an amazing efficiency rating of
95%.
• Raypak Digital Heater - the design enables it to withstand all sorts of weather.
• Hayward H Series - easy to install thanks to its low profile, light weight and
CPVC plumbing capability.
Another type of pool heater is the electric heater pump heater. These are usually more
expensive to purchase but running costs are low. This is because a heap pump does
not generate heat it transfers heat from surrounding air to the water. Examples
include:
• Jandy EE (Air Energy) Heat Pump – models can operate in temperatures as
low as 38 degrees.
• Raypak Classic Series Heat Pump – features a titanium heat exchanger and
come with a five year guarantee.
• Hayward HeatPro Range – very quiet operation and can be used to heat both
an in-ground pool and a spa.
There is also the solar pool heater that uses energy from the sun. Whilst this has the
benefit of free energy it is quite expensive to set up. Additionally, it requires a solar
collection area that is equivalent to the surface area of the pool that will be heated. It
also needs an electric pool pump to bring the water to the solar panels.
While a heater is a significant additional investment, it will greatly enhance the
usability of your pool by extending your swimming season.