Which of the myriad swimming pool heaters is right for your pool?

There are several different types and formats of swimming pool heaters but it is difficult to say which is best for your pool without taking into account several factors. One method of heating a swimming pool is by way of solar heating panels; however, in the UK given the vagaries of the British weather, swimming pool heaters of this type may not have the desired effect.

They are extremely practical and cost effective providing the weather is good - that means plenty of sun. Cloudy skies and grey days such as the ones we are used to in the UK are not conducive to these being very effective. They are okay for backing up more conventional systems, but in the main their use in heating a pool in the UK isn't the most efficient.

Heat exchangers are pieces of equipment which enable the transfer of heat from one medium to another. Transferring heat from the heating system to the water in your pool is the primary function of a heat exchanger. They are available in many different sizes and formats, and depending on the size and/or complexity of your pool set up will dictate the type, size and number of heat exchangers you will need to install on your system.

Conventional pool heaters are nothing more than a back to front central heating system; rather than heating a space they are used to heat a volume of water in a contained space - your pool’s water. Heaters can be typically powered by natural gas, bottled butane gas, oil or solid fuel such as wood or anthracite. Wood and coal heaters are exceptionally rare nowadays although it is possible to find them still in operation if you search them out.

In the main pool heating systems are powered by gas or oil powered and are extremely efficient compared to those manufactured just a few years ago. If you do have a heating system you'll want to preserve as much of that heat in the water as possible for as long as possible. 

 

Swimming pool covers not only keep the heat in; depending on the type you deploy they could actually generate heat. Solar covers absorb energy from the sun and transfer that energy into the pool water. To make the most of heat stored in the water, make sure the cover is kept on at all times when the pool is not in use. This includes during the day as well as during night time hours.

For more information about swimming pool heaters and other equipment such as heat exchangers, water pumps and filtration systems, pool covers and accessories log on to the website of Swimming Pool Equipment today, the address of which is www.swimmingpoolequipment.co.