It is important to know what are the main ways to have a heated pool. Basically, there are five types of heating: solar, electric, gas, wood and heat pump. All are effective at delivering what they propose — pool heating — but there are advantages and disadvantages to each. See what they are next.

Solar

It requires a complementary equipment: the motor pump. It is she who will circulate the water and take it heated into the pool and vice versa. The detail is that it obviously needs the sun to work through collector plates. So, the “pool heating” function will only work during the day.

Electric

It works similarly to an electric shower. Temperature can be controlled by a thermostat. The device heats water quickly, but uses a lot of energy. Thus, the cost may be unaffordable, depending on your budget.

Gas Powered

It is the most common and used in clubs, gyms and hotels pools. Suitable for situations involving a large number and turnover of people, as it heats up faster, but like electric heating, you have a high gas consumption, and therefore a high cost, not to mention the need for a firefighter’s license for the use of it.

Firewood

Yes, it exists and works like a fireplace! You even need to have a reserve of firewood to supply the reservoir. The cost is low, but it takes more work, in addition to demanding space to store all the wood used. Kind of old-fashioned.

Heat Pump 

This is the one with the most advantages like residential heat pumps for instance, as it works by exchanging the cold heat for the hot one, which is produced inside.

It also requires additional equipment: the motor pump. It is she who will circulate the water and take it heated into the pool and vice versa.

Warming is gradual. That is, the pool is heated over a period of time, which requires little energy. Plus the low cost of the account at the end of the month. Another advantage is that the pool is kept at the same temperature. The ideal range for a residence is between 27ºC and 29ºC. This means that it can be used at any time of the day or night, without waiting or unpleasant surprises. Click her for a guide to heat pumps and finding the best contractor for a good job.