Go at it like rabbits this Easter. Get hot and steamy in a heated pool.
Pools are an investment. And like anything, you want to maximise your return on that investment. Heating your pool means swimming is possible all year round. So hop to it, heat things up in your backyard this Easter.
Here are a few HOT tips to consider when heating your pool;
Before deciding on a heater, think about how much of the year you’ll want to be swimming. All year round vs a season extender could determine the type of pump that best suits you.
Gas heating works fast. Ideal for the last minute pool party in the middle of winter, or for heating a spa. You can expect to heat your pool 1 degree every hour with a gas pump (in swimming season. In winter you will need a pool cover).
Heat pumps are ideal for the all year round swimmer. They’ll keep your pool at a balmy temp and run 365 days per year for sometimes as low as a few dollars a day. Like solar they work to reach a certain temperature and maintain it, they heat slower than gas.
Solar heating is the most environmentally friendly option. It will function on sunny days and will be disrupted on cloudy or overcast days – this means it’s more difficult to heat your pool in the winter months. Solar can be supplemented with another heating system to ensure warm temps all year round. Think of solar as a season extender.
Consider the size and location of your pool before heating. Large pools in high wind areas will be more expensive to heat.
Pool heaters can be installed before or after pool construction. Consider installing provisions for heating if you can’t quite decide.
Make sure you use a pool cover or thermal blanket. Evaporations accounts for 70% of heat loss from your pool!
Get a bigger pump. It’s always better to go a little bigger, it’s faster and loses less heat during the heating stage.
Cronulla pools works alongside Pavett Pool Services when installing plumbing and heating equipment. Contact them here www.pavettspoolservices.com.au to find out the best heating solution for your pool.
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