Pool Heating

The weight of one gallon of water at 25 degrees Celsius is approximately 8.34 pounds.

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A pool heater typically uses either gas or electricity to generate heat, which is then transferred to the pool water through a heat exchanger. The heated water is circulated back into the pool to raise the overall temperature. The heater can be adjusted to maintain a desired temperature setting for the pool.

The heat pump circulates a refrigerant through the system that absorbs heat from the building's interior. This absorbed heat is then transferred to the outside environment via the refrigerant. The coolant releases the heat, then cycles back into the building to absorb more heat, completing the cooling process.

The sun warms up pools by radiating heat and energy onto the water's surface. The sunlight is absorbed by the water, which increases its temperature gradually over time. The pool's construction material also plays a role in retaining and distributing the heat.

You can find DIY blueprints for a wood-burning pool heater online on websites like Pinterest, Instructables, or YouTube. These platforms offer step-by-step guides with detailed instructions on building your own wood-burning pool heater using common materials and tools. Be sure to follow all safety guidelines and consult with a professional if needed.

A one ton heat pump typically has around 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs) per hour of heating or cooling capacity.

Paper can retain heat through its insulating properties, which prevent heat from escaping quickly. When heat is applied to paper, it creates a barrier that traps the heat and slows down its dissipation into the surrounding environment. This property makes paper useful for wrapping food or insulating surfaces to maintain warmth.

Heat loss can be caused by conduction (transfer of heat through materials), convection (transfer of heat through fluid movement), radiation (emission of heat waves), and infiltration (uncontrolled ventilation or air leakage). Factors like poor insulation, inefficient windows, drafts, and temperature differentials contribute to heat loss in a building.

The amount of propane needed to heat a 50 gallon water heater from 75 degrees to 105 degrees would depend on factors such as the efficiency of the water heater, the starting temperature of the water, and the ambient temperature. It is difficult to provide an exact amount without this information.

The first statement is correct. Nature's law is that all things flow from where there is more of something to where there is less of something until they reach an equilibrium, where both sides are the same. For example, if something cold was touching something hot, then the heat from the hot object would keep flowing into the cold object until both objects are the same temperature.

400 k BTU - But it depends on the gas line size feeding the heater; how long that run is etc. The larger heater will heat the water quicker thus cost for heating will be less ( than if you used a 250K BTU)

The time it takes for a pool with a heater to warm up after first filling it depends on factors such as the size of the pool, the starting temperature of the water, the power of the heater, and the ambient temperature. In general, it can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours for a pool with a heater to reach the desired temperature.

Yes, a thicker pool solar cover can help heat the pool faster because it provides better insulation and helps to retain more heat in the water. Thicker covers also tend to be more durable and last longer than thinner covers.

The thickness is usually relative to the 'years' of warranty on the cover.. the thicker the cover, the more layers, or thicker layer of protective/insulative coating on the core of the solar blanket. In my experience it is worth buying the extra thick cover. they are much more durable , which is good because the corrosive nature of the water over the years.

There is a great product on the market from a company called Wood Stove Pools. It is a completely stainless steel wood stove pool heater. The main reason it is stainless steel is because of the chemicals used in pools. Chlorine and slat water will corrode mild steel.

A wood-burning pool heater is just a wood-burning water heater. That said, there are a number of different makers out there. Use the link below and begin looking at the different ones. Feel free to refine your search if you wish.

The cost to heat a pool can vary depending on factors like energy costs and usage patterns. However, you can estimate the cost by calculating the BTU input per hour of the heater (399,000 BTU) and factoring in the energy cost per BTU in Pennsylvania. You can then multiply the cost per BTU by the number of hours required to heat the pool to 80 degrees Fahrenheit to estimate the total cost.

You can identify a heat pump by checking your heating and cooling system. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling through one unit, unlike traditional furnaces or air conditioners. If your system has an outdoor unit that runs during both summer and winter, it is likely a heat pump.

I am not all that familiar with propane but it seems to me that you would use up those two tanks in a very brief period of time. Your heater would have to be converted to use propane and you would have to have a regulator or two for those tanks. Not a good idea. If this is something you feel that you have to do then I hope that you have more thank adequate insurance coverage not only for your home but any home near you. If you live in a wooded area consider the fire that would ensue that could take our hundreds of acres of property. You can be held liable for your actions.

Ken

Aah. It's gas. The 750mv makes more sense now. I figure you're trying to hook up the gas control valve. You should have a supply, some sort of controller, and the valve. If you wire them in series, they should work. However, I'm running off very little information. If I knew what exactly you had (As in the electric devices you are trying to wire) I could go into more detail.

Heat pumps do not operate at as wide a temperature difference spectrum so though the air is warmer than outside it is closer to your body temperature and feels cooler to you cuz it is. ( T.D. = temperature difference ) from the measured media going in to the measured media going out of its treatment process. Hope this helps: Jimiwane

The specific heat of water is 4.179 Joules per gram per degree Centigrade. The density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter, so one liter is 1000 grams. This means it takes 4179 Joules to raise one liter one degree Centigrade.

I'm not positive but, as far as I know, one is required on a 120V heater but not on a 220V heater. Even if a GFCI isn't required I would install one anyway for the safety of your family and friends. These devices do work and are well worth the cost. Call a Professional... Either a GFCI outlet or a GFCI breaker, and I think I'd use the GFCI outlet because the reset on an outlet is closer to the pool than the breaker would be. But put it far enough away from the pool that you've got to get out to reset it. I think that's code; if it's not it should be.

There could be a few reasons why the ignitor is not lighting and the gas valve is not releasing gas. It could be a faulty ignitor, a problem with the gas valve, or an issue with the electrical connections. It is best to have a professional technician inspect the pool heater to determine the exact cause and make any necessary repairs.

Are you looking for solar covers? Above ground or inground pool?

ANSW:: If you are talking about the pool shell and finish itself and not the surface of the water then the darker the finish the better. Black, in So. Calif, is and has been a current favorite. But you have to deal with that "lagoon" look. There are people who do not like that look. A disadvantage to the black is that if you are not dilligent with pool chemistry you can end up with black algae....it is hard to see in a black finished pool. Another is that, again, if you are not right on with chemicals you can end up with a nearly white pool within a few years. It could be calcium buildup ( white to gray look - aggressive water - high pH ) . It could be, again, aggressive water ( low pH ) sometimes loosing the cobalt in the plaster or "butter" coat - degrading the plaster to a point where the color simply is dissolved and goes int suspension. k