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Swimming Pool Heaters
Among several important decisions regarding
a new swimming pool, selecting a pool heater is high on
the list. There are several different types of poop heaters
available. It is important to know the difference between
all of them to ensure that you are getting the right heater
for your swimming pool and saving the most amount of money.
Gas Heaters - It is essential
that a gas heater be installed and vented properly to ensure
that it functions safely and efficiently. Gas heaters can
have an initial efficiency of 90 percent and consume only
as much gas as you allow. Gas heaters are controlled by
a thermostat which enables you to just set it and leave
it unattained. Additional features include an on/off switch,
pressure switch, gas valve and high limit switches in its
safety circuitry. Also, the new models have an electronic
ignition system instead of the standard pilot light assembly.
Heat Pumps - Heat pumps
are a cost effective alternative to gas heaters. With a
heat pump, heat is removed from the outside air and transferred
to the swimming pool water via an exchange mechanism. A
heat pumps function can be compared to a household air conditioning
system "in reverse." Keep in mind, the cooler the outside
air is and the lower the humidity, the less effective the
unit is in heating the swimming pool.
Solar Pool Heating Systems
- Solar pool heating systems are also more cost effective
than gas heaters. There are several different sizes and
styles of solar pool heaters available, all of which are
designed to deliver the sun's energy into a swimming pool.
With a solar pool heater, your existing pool pump is used
to circulate water through several small passages of the
solar collector where it is heated by the sun. Additionally,
solar pool heating systems can be used to cool off temperatures
in the summer by running them at night.
Solar Covers/Solar Blankets
- Solar covers and blankets are used to help a pool retain
heat at night and during harsh weather. They are made from
a thin plastic material with air pockets and an added R
value. An estimated 70 percent of all heat loss from a swimming
pool is the result of evaporation and convection. A pool
cover can cut down on almost all of these heat losses.
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