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How much heat will a solar pool cover retain or generate?
A solar pool cover will retain about 90% of the heat. This percentage can and will change depending on what region you live in. If you live in the hot south you will find that your pool will retain most of the heat whereas if you live in Minnesota where it is cooler it might retain 5% to 10% less. As far as generating heat...well, keep your heater. A solar pool cover will generate a very small amount of heat but not enough to where you can give up that heater. The solar cover will, however, probably save you at least 50% in your electricity costs of using the heater. Now I have to go back to the region aspect of these covers again. If you live in an area where it is hot at night (80 degrees or more) you can certainly go without the heater but be aware if the evening temperature drops so will the water temperate and it could take 1 to 2 days for the heat to go back up to where you want it. I hope this information helps but if not and you would like to find out more you can go to PoolCenter.com where yo
How do solar pool covers work?
The pic associated with this answer has nothing to do with a Solar Cover or Solar Blanket. It looks as if these are solar panels for electricity. Solar blankets look like a stronger version of bubble wrap. Their primary purpose when they are laid on the water (bubble side down) is to keep whatever warmth the pool water has in it from escaping into the cooler air at night. They are usually a light blue or clear in color. Clear allows more sunlight into the pool to heat the water better.
If you set pool heat pump at temperature above the temperature you want will the pool heat up quicker For example setting it at 100 when you want pool at 80 quick?
It works this way. Even if you could set the thermostat at 200 it will not heat the water any quicker. It sounds as if you have an undersized heater. A larger heater will heat the water faster if your system can upgrade to the larger size heater. Your house will not heat up any faster if you set the thermostat to maximum. It is the output capacity of the heater that determines how fast it will heat. What dictates heater size is: the size of the gas line. the length of the gas line run from the meter to the heater. the size of the meter. how many GPM the pump is producing. the GPM capacity of the filter. the size of the plumbing in you pool ~ 1.5"; 2"; 3" total gallons in the pool. are among a few. Just common sense here...... k
When do solar panels pay for themselves?
The payback on solar panels depends on the type of panel, as well as what incentives are available. For example in Louisiana the state will pay for up to half the cost on your system, so you could install a Solar Water Heating panel for around 2500 which would pay for itself within the first 3 years. If you replace a gas or electric Pool heater with Solar Pool heating panels they would pay for themselves within 1~2 years. If you mean Solar Electric panels, they have the longest payback of all. Even with a 30% incentive from the US government most Solar Electric systems will still take 8~12 years to pay for themselves. Luckily they last 25~30 years.
How does a pool heater work?
it doesnt work, it breaks it doesnt work, it breaks it doesnt work, it breaks
Do you need to run solar pool heater with pump going or can I run solar heater on its own?
Your pool pump needs to be pushing the water through your solar system
Can you use a solar cover on pool while heater is on?
no u cant cause it might break the heater.
How increase pool temperature?
Pool temperatures can be increased by installing a pool heater. They can also be raised by using a solar blanket.
How do you flush out a laars xe pool heater if you don't seem to be getting a good flow through the heater?
The problem is not the heater. When was the last time that you cleaned the pool filter? Low or no water flow - no heat. Low flow = dirty filter or plugged pump or skimmer baskets. Ken
What is the temperature of a heated pool?
The answer will depend on where in the world the pool is.
What is the most efficient way to heat a swimming pool in south Florida?
Solar by far, especially in Florida. A Solar Pool heater can allow you to swim all year long for FREE.
How do you raise the temperature of an in ground pool with no gas heater cheaply in three weeks?
Try a solar pool cover. Blue or black is best.
How do you heat a rubber pool without using a heater?
Use a bubble type solar blanket or cover.
What are the main advantages of solar pool heating?
The main advantage of solar pool heating is that it is less expensive than an electrical heater, and doesn't require any significant installation. It is also environmentally friendly.
My Teledyne Laars propane pool heater won't come on any more The pool pump sucked in some air and I forgot to shut off the heater As I tried to get the pump going the heater came on and shut off?
As the water begins to flow within the system, the components inside the heater compartment ( the pressure switch)senses that flow and if your heater is calling for heat it will fire. When that water ceases to flow those same sensors tell the heater to stop firing. Built in safety devices. Ken
How close should solar heater be from pool?
Ideally within 15 feet to minimize heat lose from the pipes.
How do you can provide a good temperature for a swimming pool?
With a thermostatically controlled gas heater. Solar heaters are also used for pools.
