Pool Maintenance Tips | Pool Guides » soalr pool heater http://1800poolsblog.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Warming up with a Solar Pool Heater http://1800poolsblog.com/warming-up-with-a-solar-pool-heater/ http://1800poolsblog.com/warming-up-with-a-solar-pool-heater/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 13:45:58 +0000 http://1800poolsblog.com/?p=890 Continue reading →]]> Keeping warm and comfortable water temperature in a swimming pool makes the most out of your investment because it allows more fun time with your family and friends. Rising energy costs and increased awareness of the need to protect the environment has driven consumers to look at alternative methods to pool heating.

Gas-powered heaters and heat pumps cost more to operate. A solar pool heater can give you a longer swimming season for less cost and harm to the environment. Initially it may cost more than other pool heating methods but looking at the long term benefits will make the smart pool owner realize that the savings can make up for such an investment. It utilizes renewable energy from the sun and at the same time it does not emit harmful gases and substances into the environment.

Unlike other methods of pool heating, a solar pool heater does not use electricity and other forms of energy that will cost the pool owner. It uses free energy from the sun to raise water temperature in your swimming pool.

A gas pool heater is fuelled by either natural gas or propane while pool heat pumps run on electricity. Natural gas, propane and electricity costs continue to rise that consumers are now driven to look for other inexpensive options.

A solar pool heater is a viable solution to energy independence since it does not use costly forms of energy. Installation cost for a solar pool heater is just about the same as that of an electric heat pump. Return on your investment comes in once your solar pool heater is operating. In fact a good quality solar pool heater can last up to 15 years.

As for the impact on the environment, a solar pool heater uses renewable energy from the sun. A gas-powered heater uses fossil fuel that can emit harmful gases into the air. A heat pump does not emit toxic gases but electric power usage can also harm the environment.

One question commonly asked when opting for a solar pool heater is where or how solar collector panels are installed. In general, solar panels are mounted on rooftops. In cases where rooftop installation is not possible, solar panels are mounted on racks near the heating system.

Proper model selection is important to make sure that your solar pool heater provides maximum efficiency. Some major considerations are pool size, location and orientation of the solar panels, frequency of pool usage and efficiency rating of the solar pool heater. Adding a pool cover also is a factor in choosing the right unit.

Temperature control devices allow pool owners to maintain water temperature at desired levels. A manual diverter allows the pool owner to turn the heater on and off on demand. This may not be the most efficient device as it is manually controlled. An electronic controller is preferred by most homeowners as it maintains the desired water temperature automatically.

Installing a solar pool heater in your swimming pool allows more time to enjoy with family and friends beyond the warm season by keeping pool water warm and comfortable nearly all year round.

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