Imagine having a solar pool heater of your own. When going in for a dip in the chilly winter mornings, you surely would wish to have one solar pool heater with you. After all, while you might love that pool that you have, it really wouldn’t make much of a difference if you cannot go in for an early morning dip.
Yet, most pool owners are wary about buying a pool heater.
Many people refrain from installing heater pools in their houses due to the cost involved and the effect it has on the environment. The best solution to such a problem would be installing a solar pool heater that relies partly or completely on solar power and offers a suitable temperature to the user. One should know how to choose the right solar pool heater amongst the various options available and this is how he should go about it.
Difference between Active and Passive Solar Pool Heaters
The first thought that comes to a person’s mind when he thinks of a solar pool heating system is its complexity of use and the high prices involved. Not many people know that they can opt for partially active or passive pool heating which is cheaper in price.
Active solar pool heaters are ones that transfer water to the surface beneath the pool’s solar panels and then back into the pool with the help of a pump. They also need a thermostat, a filtering system and also a flow control device which is either manual or automatic. However, an active heater can be more expensive than the passive one as the active components are complex to use.
When the sun’s heat is directly or indirectly applied to the water’s surface it is known as a passive pool heater. As sunlight is the main source of a solar swimming pool heater, a passive heater has a limited effect. If you use an active solar pool heater, its effectiveness can be increased with the help of a passive heater though. Some common solutions are:
- Choose an area that is exposed to a lot of direct sunlight.
- Use a solar pool heating ‘blanket’ that absorbs heat to keep the water warm and also reduces the loss of heat after sunset.
- An above-ground pool makes the water warmer than an in-ground pool does, especially in a warm climate.
Solar Assisted Pool Heaters
Solar pool heating systems are not completely effective in any kind of climate. Solar pool heaters can sure save a lot of money and energy and needn’t be used when conditions are optimal. It helps to minimize the need for electricity by at least keeping the water warm if not hot enough.
One needs to decide on the amount of solar swimming pool heaters he needs and accordingly consult a pool builder and a solar power expert who knows everything related to solar pool heaters in detail. Make sure to tell to the experts to know what’s the best way for warming your pool.
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