By The pool water even on hot days is usually cold, especially in larger or installed in places with little sunlight. This is because the amount of water and the time needed to reheat by the sun without a heating system. There are at least three ways to heat the pool water which are mentioned below, but the most economical and environmentally friendly is solar heating which is where the sun’s energy is captured, transforming it into heat energy and then transfers heat to the pool water.
Solar Pool Heater
As the temperature of pool water needs not to be too hot, the solar collectors can be simple, usually polypropylene plastic. They act as if they were a hose, which is heated when exposed to sunlight and heats the water in its wake. Furthermore, the system does not require a storage tank as the pool itself will function as tank.
Usually a filtration pump is used to force water through the plates. The size of the pump varies according to the location of collectors, the further, the pump must be increased. When there is an adequate amount of sun, filtered water flows through the heat collectors and goes back to the pool. That is, the pool water passes through the pump, the pump is the filter and the filter to the collectors, and then returned to the pool. The number of plates varies depending on the size of the pool.
Advantage
With the use of solar heat to acclimatize the pool, the cost is almost zero throughout the year. The only equipment required in this system that consumes energy is the water filtration pump. It is a system that gets to save up to 70% energy compared with other types of heaters.
One square meter of solar collector is equivalent on average to 215 kg of fuel, 66 liters of gasoline or 55kg diesel, which is an advantage.
The sun also produces heat and generates electricity through photovoltaic cells. This energy can be stored in batteries for use during periods that there is no sun.
Disadvantages
The disadvantage of solar heating is that to be an alternative system, always depending on weather conditions to work.
Heating for pool water is the best way to enjoy it all year, however, it should be noted that the heated water requires further attention and treatment against bacteria that can grow more easily in warm and moist environments. Before choosing the type of equipment to be installed, consult an expert to know what the best path is for your pool and the environment in which it is located.
