You can save a lot of money on heating your pool by installing a solar pool heater. They have almost no operating cost and are very efficient. The initial cost of solar pool heaters are fairly competitive with both gas and heat pump pool heaters. Included with most solar pool heaters will be a solar collector, a filter, a pump, and a flow control valve.
Water is pulled through the pool and then circulates through the filter and solar collector where is it cleaned and warmed before being released back into the pool. Those in warm climates can also run water through the collector at night to help cool down the temperature of the pool. The collectors for solar pool heaters can be made from various materials. Your needs and climate will determine which one is right for you.
You will be fine with an unglazed collector system if your pool is only in use when the temperature is above freezing. Unglazed collector systems will almost always cost less than glazed systems. Those in cold climates may also choose to use them for an indoor pool. Those who live in colder climates will most likely benefit from investing in a glazed collector system. These systems collect solar heat more effectively and can be counted on throughout the year in most climates.
You can also use glazed collector system to provide hot water for your home. Both glazed and unglazed collector systems in cold climates need added freeze protection. Most solar pool heater systems will cost around three or four thousand dollars which will include the installation of the system.
Although it will depend on the cost of fuel in your area you will usually recoup your costs in no more than seven years. Often solar pool heaters are more often than your other options. When a longer life span of the heater is factored in solar pool heaters are even less expensive. There are many things that help to determining how cost effective your solar pool heater will be and how long it will take for payback. Learn more about solar heating.
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