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Pool Heating
Pool heating provides more enjoyment and comfort to swimmers. But since pool heating can add up to high heating bills and consumes a lot of energy, pool owners should use energy-saving pool heating systems such as solar pool heaters.
654 Questions
How do you wire a timer to a pool heater gas valve?
To wire a timer to a pool heater gas valve, first ensure the power is turned off for safety. Connect the timer's power input to the main power supply and the output to the gas valve's control circuit, following the manufacturer's wiring diagram. Ensure that the timer is rated for the voltage and amperage of the heater. Finally, double-check all connections before restoring power and testing the system.
Is there a GFI in a Laars pool heater?
Use the link below to look at a Laars manual to see if one is included.
How do you heat paddling pool?
you put warm water in it instead of cold or keep it in the hot sun for about 49 hours
Can a tarp be used for a solar cover?
Not at all ! It may keep the leaves out, but it won't keep the heat in.
How do you heat a cheap intex pool?
With a solar blanket . They also have solar heaters you can hook up to them.
How do you clean the pool heater?
THIS IS A JOB LEFT TO A PROFESSIONAL. Soot is highly combustible and could explode while and if you use a wire brush. Soot will not just hose off it has to be scrubbed off. Also the pool tech will know which parts need replacing among many other factors involved with the firebox of a pool heater.
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Why does your pool heater make a cracking noise?
A pool heater may make a cracking noise due to thermal expansion and contraction of its components as they heat up and cool down. Additionally, sediment buildup in the heat exchanger can cause popping sounds as water bubbles through the debris. Another possibility is the expansion of metal parts, which can create noise as they shift during operation. If the noise is excessive or concerning, it may be wise to consult a professional for inspection.
What is the potential energy savings for each degree you lower an indoor pools water temperature?
"Every 1 degree reduction can cut your energy usage by between 5 and 10 percent. Once you have lowered the thermostat, keep the remaining heat from escaping by using a pool
cover when the pool is not in use." This is according to a NREL publication: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/28038.pdf. Note: It doesn't specify between an indoor and an outdoor pool, but it does have lots of other good energy saving tips.
What condition is necessary for the flow of heat?
A temperature difference between two objects or systems is necessary for the flow of heat. Heat flows from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached.
Is a heat pump electric or gas?
All the heat pumps that I know of are electric. Some may have gas backup-- in
very cold conditions , heat pump will not work, so some kind of backup is needed.
How is countercurrent exchange important in heat exchange?
Countercurrent exchange maximizes heat transfer between two fluid streams by maintaining a steep concentration gradient throughout the exchange process, resulting in more efficient heat transfer. This mechanism allows organisms to conserve energy by reclaiming heat from outgoing fluids and transferring it to incoming fluids. It is commonly seen in biological systems like fish gills and mammalian kidneys to optimize heat exchange and maintain homeostasis.
How do you make a homemade solar pool heating system?
use 1/2" sprinkler hose and pump water through it. You can make a Coiled loop and place it in the sun. You need a big coil aprox. 200 ft to allow the flow through to get heated.
You can also make a sun box and put hose inside it to heat it
166BTU per minute 5 degrees.Actually, you will need ALOT more than 200 feet. That pipe would hold about 8 gallons of water. If the pool you are trying to heat is 8000 gallons, and you pump 4 gallons per minute through the coil, and raise it 5 degrees on its way through the pipe, it will take 16.5 hours to (and if you want to move it faster, you need even more pipe) gain 165,000 BTU's, which means you will have raised the temperature of the pool about 2.47 degrees, if there was NO heat LOSS(which there is,evaporation mostly, as well as conduction through the bottom and sides,worse of course on an above ground pool). You would also need a good sunny day.. the problem is also, that it takes so long during the day to heat up, by the time its getting warm, the sun goes down, and it cools right down. Better off just making your own outdoor woodboiler, and heating the pool with that..then you can have a nice bonfire(or campfire) and a night time pool party. Just put a T on the filter jet pipe, and divert some water through a heat exchanger. Rockin.
Can a pool solar panel freeze?
They can but it is very unlikely, the system drains out when it's not in use so they aren't "full of water" that can freeze and burst the panels. The panels themselves are generally made of a polymer that doesn't freeze until it reaches VERY low temperatures around -110 F. If the system is in use then the moving water combined with the solar heat will keep them from freezing, depending on your climate and the type of pool heater used there are other solutions to prevent freezing as well.
How many watts of heat to raise 55.32 gallons of water to 160 degrees?
A watt is a unit of power: what is required is probably the amount of energy - which is measured in joules.
There is still enough heat in the air to run your heat pump when the temp is in the 30,s
Pilot light on gas logs will not stay lit?
Your thermocouple is shot. Easy to fix fora competent handyman, part costs about $ 8 and takes 30 -45 min to fix.
A HEAT PUMP, AIR TO AIR OR GEO-THERMAL, WILL OUT PERFORM (ENERGY USE), A CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM FROM 3:1 UP TO 7:1.
SIMPLE MATH= FROM $300 TO $700 A MONTH (ENERGY BILL) WILL NOW COST $100.
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Heat pumps are definitely more efficient as they make use of lesser energy to perform well. More importantly it makes use of existing energy out there.
It's a standing pilot light, the flame also produces constant low levels of electricity (Millivolts) to control the safety and gas valves.
How big is the world's biggest blanket?
It was put together by Hatfield Christian Church members in South Africa. It was also recognised by Guinness World Records. Here is a picture of the blanket: http://www.twitpic.com/54oqfu. This is a recently achieved record. And it officially belongs to them.
What is the problem when the gas pilot light goes out when the knob is turned to on?
There are two possible causes for this: 1. The pilot light is dirty. You can tell if the flame is a yellow color. If this is the case, it will need to be removed and cleaned. 2. The thermocouple is weak. This is the rod that the flame burns on. It is a safety device to show a pilot flame is on before main gas is allowed to the burners.
Yes. Though there are very few cases for car explosions. They don't suddenly explode for no reason. Bombs, gas explosion etc. Example: someone fired a missile at a car, it would explode.
Why isn't my inground pool getting warm?
Not a lot of information here.
1. Is the pool heated?
2. Does it have a cover?
Usually a heated pool needs a cover to keep the heat in the pool.
If it isn't heated and there is no solar cover then the air temperatures are simply not warm enough to raise the water temperature.
Other factors can be things like ground water and wind, all of which create greater heat loss.
