Does it make sense for me to heat my Pool?
Considering today’s high fuel costs, does it make sense for me to heat my pool? The answer is yes – if you want to enjoy comfortable swimming at your own convenience. One of the reasons for owning a pool is being able to swim when you want to.
Can you add a heater after a pool is built?
Could we add a heater later, after our pool is built? Yes. Although a pool heater can be added at any time, it should be included from the beginning, just as a heating system is installed during the construction of a home. This means greater convenience for you and less installation cost.
Is it good to have pool heater in summer?
By contrast, average mean temperatures in summer are high and sustained. But “real” weather has a tendency to vary a lot from the mean, so it’s a good idea to rely on a heater to brighten up the cool spots and lengthen the swimming season. What are the costs involved in heating a pool?
Do you need a heat exchanger for a salt water pool?
We have a salt-water pool. Any special problems? Yes. Salt water is highly corrosive, and a heater must be equipped with a special heat exchanger and other features to handle it. These heat exchangers are usually very expensive. Consult with your local pool professional to decide which heater is best for your pool if using salt.
What kind of pool heater is allowed in California?
Leslie’s carries a broad selection of low NOx pool heaters and heat pumps that meet or exceed current energy and emission standards in California. Additional counties and air districts in California are gradually adopting new policies, requiring that pool heaters be both energy efficient AND environmentally friendly.
Do you need a heat pump for a pool?
If you’re unsure whether or not your gas heater or heat pump meets the minimum thermal efficiency requirements of the California Code of Regulations, check out the California Appliance Efficiency Database. There are more than 700 models of gas/oil pool heaters and electric heat pumps approved for purchase and installation in California.
Why is it important for children to have a heated pool?
Pediatricians say very young children are especially susceptible to various respiratory infections which may result from repeated chilling – and this is also true of elderly swimmers. A heated pool is a must for therapeutic benefits and when swimming for relaxation.
What are the rules for a solar pool heater?
Heaters must have a readily accessible ON/OFF switch to turn the heater off without adjusting the thermostat. Pool and spa heaters must have a permanent, weatherproof plate or card with operating instructions. Extra pipe or connections must be installed to allow for the future addition of a solar pool heater.
