USING MY POOL HEATER
by ROBERT
AND MY QUESTION IS SHOULD I BE PLAYING AROUND WITH THE TEMP GAUGES OR NOT OR TURN IT OFF DURING COLD NIGHTS OR WHAT? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. ROB Thanks for the question Rob I've always found that taking into consideration the need to conserve energy, any unnecessary pool heating should be avoided. There are ways to conserve heat in a pool. One of the best and most economical is to use a solar blanket. Solar Pool Covers Swimming Pool Solar Covers A pool that isn't covered can lose 4 - 5 degrees overnight. With a solar cover, you can reduce that heat loss by 50% or more. The temperature of the pool really depends on your personal preference. 78 - 82 degrees is the mark that most people like to swim in. I would get a solar cover and use that at night. Then turn on the heater a few hours before you want to go swimming. Keep the cover on to retain the heat generated from the heater to help the pool warm up faster. Hopefully you got a slightly larger heater for your pool. It's always best to go a bit bigger and dial it down than to have a smaller heater that's always on. Turn the heater off when not in use. To post a reply, or if you have a similar question, you can see your post on the Q&A page in the "Heaters" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Hope this helps and have a great Summer. Robert |
