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Swimming Pool Information Saving Energy
Saving Energy:
Pool Covers,
Timers and Solar Heating
Whether you heat your pool or not, a pool cover is
one of the best investments you can make. Most solar
pool covers are moderately priced and usually pay
for themselves in one season. If handled properly, a
good cover will last many years.
Several types of pool covers are available. Covers
are usually made of plastic or aluminum sheets. They
can be compared on:
1. ability to transmit sunlight to a pool
2. ability to reduce heat loss from the pool
3. ease of handling
4. durability of product and length of
warranty
If you do heat your pool, a pool cover can help you
realize energy savings of 50 to 70 percent or more,
depending on the climate where you live and the time
of year. Pool covers also aid in keeping leaves out
and reducing pool water evaporation.
Timers for Heaters
Heaters work on a thermostat linked to the pool's
water temperature. Heaters may be set on timers for
ease of operation. However, the heater can overheat
without water circulating through it, so whenever
the heater is on, the pump must be running. A time
clock with fireman control should be used if the
heater is on a timer. This will allow the pump to
run for a short time after the heater is turned off
to cool down the system.
Solar Heating
Solar heating has the advantage of economy and
provides virtually free heat once it is installed.
However, solar pool heating does require a greater
investment in both equipment and installation than
gas, oil or electricity.
The different kinds of active solar heating systems
all involve piping the pool water through solar
collectors. These collectors or solar panels may be
piped under a deck area, mounted on a roof or placed
outside where there is direct exposure to the sun.
A pump cycles pool water through the solar
collectors and back to the pool. The pump is
controlled by a thermostat which activates the flow
of water when the collectors are warm enough to
raise the pool temperature.
Check with local NSPI dealers as to the actual
benefits to be gained from solar heating in your
particular region. Some state tax credits may also
apply.
In addition to these "active" solar systems, there
are passive systems that aim to pre-serve as much
heat as possible. They range from pool covers to
dark-bottomed pools and landscaping that cuts down
wind and heat loss.
Above Ground Pools Information: Basic Pool
Maintenance
The above ground pools information listed on this
page is meant to help our customer and the pool
owners learn more about and enjoy their above ground
pools by providing answers. While we have many years
in the above ground pools industry and this
information is reliable, it is not guaranteed or
warranted against any fault or liability.
Thank you for shopping AboveGroundPools4Less. It is
our goal to provide each customer with a top quality
above ground pools and years of customer service.
Our Price Pledge: We will offer the best quality
above ground pools by the best makers in the
industry, it is by our long established relationship
with these manufacturers and massive buying power
that we are able to provide these pools to you for a
much lower price than almost any other pool dealer
in the world. If you find a lower price for the same
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Swimming Pool Information Saving Energy
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