There are several aspects you must consider when choosing the size
of your heat pump for your pool. The climate of the region where you
live, including you home's design, and the size of your pool, all
play a vital roll in choosing a heat pump. Of course, there are
other factors as well including how often you use your pool and what
temperature you prefer you swimming pool to be when you use it. In
most cases, a pool heating system should be between half to the
entire surface of the pool.
For solar heaters, the positioning of the thermal panels on the roof
plays a critical role. The thermal panels must be place where they
receive the maximum amount of sunlight exposure.
The Solar panels are available in 4x8, 4x10,and 4x12 sizes. If these
sizes are not practical for your home, then panels can be custom
made to your needs. The panels are generally placed in a row on a
roof. A typical 74x12 panel system would require a space of 12.5 ft
by 29 ft.
To reduce the operating cost of operating a heat pump or gas heater,
a thermal pool cover is recommended. A thermal pool cover traps heat
inside the pool and to keep the temperature consistent, making your
heat pump or gas heater more efficient.
Should you choose not to purchase a pool cover, the size of the
heater you will need, will have to be increased by 100%. Pool covers
range in cost from $48 to $118 for residential pools. If the reason
you do not want to use a pool cover is because you are concerned
about struggling with a thermal pool cover each time you wish to use
your pool, then a roller may be added to ease placement and removal
of the thermal cover. The price of rollers start at $179
