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Gas-fired pool heaters remain the most popular system for heating swimming pools. Today you can find new gas-fired heater models with much higher efficiencies than older models. Still, depending on your climate and pool use, they may not be the most energy-efficient option when compared to heat pump and solar pool heaters. Gas pool heaters use either natural gas … continue reading
Roof mounted collectors are common. Other locations around the pool that collectors can be mounted on that provides the proper exposure, orientation, and tilt toward the sun are also acceptable. Orientation and tilt of the collector affect the solar pool heating system’s performance. A knowledgeable contractor should be well versed in evaluation of the site’s … continue reading
Swimming pool pumps can be classified by the location of the pump in relation to the water level of the pool: above ground or in ground. Above ground pool pumps are known as a flooded suction pumps. What this means is that the pump is designed to operate with the water level always being higher … continue reading
The cost of a solar pool heating system ranges from $3,000 to $4,000 to purchase and install. The return on investment (ROI) is realized in 2 to 7 years depending on local cost of fuel. Solar systems are longer lasting and more reliable than gas and heat pump pool heaters. The return depends on many … continue reading
The efficiency of natural gas swimming pool heaters are measured by their output in Btu (British thermal unit) and is determined by a standard test. Heater efficiency is the ratio of usable output to energy input. For example, an 80%-efficient heater uses $80 worth of useful heat for every $100 worth of fuel. Therefore, it … continue reading
Solar pool heaters can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs. They are competitive with with both gas and heat pump pool heaters, and they have very low annual operating costs. In some climates they are the most cost efficient. HOW THEY WORK Most solar pool heating systems include a solar collector, a filter, a pump … continue reading
Pacific Gas and Electric’s Code and Standards Enhancement (CASE) Initiative for efficient Pool Pump comparison has provided some much needed guidance for understanding and comparing pool pump efficiency and selection of in ground and above ground pool pumps. Pump efficiency varies with flow rate and head. Selecting an efficient pump for your pool means selecting … continue reading
To get the most out of energy efficient pool pumps it is important to understand the critical parameters that govern the pool. As a general rule, one complete turnover of water every 24 hours provides adequate filtering for a single-family pool. The more you use your pool, the more filtering it will need. It is … continue reading