Re: Yet another new user
Several folks here use such a setup. However, any actual heater system (including these) would be much more effective with a solar pool cover. That's a first step, then heat the water. Otherwise you're having to add more thermal energy to the water than is lost through evaporation and it makes the job a lot more difficult.
rectangle 11.5K gal IG concrete pool;; 125sf cartridge filter; 2hp 1 speed pump; K-2006, k-1766; PF:10
Re: Yet another new user
The solar covers DO work. They come in two flavors: Transparent and opaque. Both act as insulators and prevent evaporation. Transparent allow a greenhouse effect to heat the water. Opaque transfer heat by contact with the water. Both can work, and work well. Combine that with solar panels and you can extend your swimming season without actually heating your water with gas or electric. I've been using both a cover and panels for over a dozen years.
Carl
Re: Yet another new user
We have just tried a cover that looks like bubble wrap, we had it on for the morning and the pool temp increased by 2 degrees, we are in the Bahamas so have plenty of sun, still we were impressed.
Lindy, 26' x 13' 8" rectangle, 10K gal, AG concrete pool; Hayward 120 cartridge filter; Hayward 1 Speed Superpump 1hp pump; SWCG;
Re: Yet another new user
Oh, Hey! The folks on Elbow Key! Yeah, the solar cover should be ALL you need there. Use the cover when you are not swimming and:
1) on sunny days it acts as a greenhouse to heat the water
2) on cloudy, rainy days and at night, it acts as an insulator.
3) keeps stuff from getting in the pool
4) inhibits water evaporation, reduces chlorine loss.
5) inhibits pH rising by reducing natural aeration
Carl
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