Solar Pool Heaters Are Money Savers
Solar energy is one of the best options for heating a swimming pool. Solar
swimming pool heaters use the suns energy; therefore, they do not have an
operating cost. They work with your existing pool pump, which circulates water
from your pool through the heater that is usually located on top of your roof,
the now, warm water is pumped back into your pool, warming it.
For maximum
heating, you should have a pump timer set to operate during daylight hours. To
regulate temperatures an automatic control and valve can be used sometimes,
which is common in northern climates or where you want to maintain absolute
temperature control. A booster pump may be needed for large commercial swimming
pools, community pools, and some larger residential pools.
Even with a solar heating system, you should also consider using a pool cover.
Pools loose large amounts of heat. This occurs in many various ways including
surface evaporation, which accounts for approximately 75% of the total heat
loss.
Bubble type pool covers are the least expensive way to maintain your pool’s
warmth and reduce surface evaporation. The pool cover is in the shape of the
pool and lays on the pool’s surface. In addition, pool covers also reduce
chemical loss associated with evaporation. Pool covers also help to keep the
pool cleaner by reducing the amount of dirt and debris that enters the pool.
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