Which pool heating brings what?

When planning a pool, pool heating is of the utmost importance. You can choose from four different variants, which are presented to you in detail in this comparison.

Solar heating

Solar systems are one of the most popular ways to heat your pool. These are used as pool heating in various systems that should be selected depending on the size of your pool and the external conditions:

• Solar hoses
• Solar rings
• Solar absorber

But they are all based on the same principle. The well-placed elements are heated by the sun and the pool water is pumped permanently through the pipes or hoses of the elements. In this way, the water heats up over time and is then sent back into the pool. As a result, it heats up more and more until the desired temperature has been reached.

Because of the extremely low acquisition costs are solar systems as environmentally friendly Pool heating is becoming more and more popular as it hardly needs any electricity to operate. But these are not the only ones advantagesthat the systems have to offer:

• easily expandable with modules
• usable all year round
• frost-proof Elements available

Of course it is Heating output strongly dependent on the weather in your region. If you live in a sunny corner of Germany, for example Freiburg, you don't really have to worry about that. So think carefully about whether solar heating is suitable for your weather situation. In addition to the permanent weather dependency, there are others disadvantageThings to Consider When Choosing Solar Heater:

• high space consumption
• in comparison lower heating output

electric heating

In addition to solar heating, classic electric heating is one of the standards for pool owners. They count because of theirs low purchase price one of the most frequently retrofitted pool heaters, as it is connected like an instantaneous water heater. That is, the I.Installation is not laborious and takes up little space, as the devices are quite small in size. Because of these properties, they are particularly suitable for pools with the following properties:

• small size
• low volume
• shallow water depth

The reason: the larger the pool, the more water has to be heated to keep the pool warm. Since you are heating with electricity, the costs increase quickly if it is a large pool with lots of water. For this reason, electric heating is preferred over the warmer seasons so that electricity costs do not rise exorbitantly. Heating an indoor pool is usually cheaper compared to an outdoor pool, especially if it is well insulated. the advantages the heating are clear:

• flexible
• not weather dependent
• suitable as additional heating
• ideal for whirlpools

Electric heaters should, however, only be used for short periods of time to keep the electricity costs to keep it low, which is probably the greatest disadvantage represents this type of heating. Others are:

• high carbon dioxide emissions (if fossil electricity is used)
• running costs in the long run higher than the purchase price

Heat pump

The heat pump is one of the classics among pool heaters. For operation you need no additional energy source or fuel, which makes it a popular variant for the in-house pool. Only a power connection is required for the pump to run. The process is as follows:

• warm air is sucked in
• Compressor converts air into energy
• Energy is used for heating

For this reason, this type is often used over the summer or in regions with mild temperatures throughout the year. An air temperature of 15 ° C is ideal for use if you aim for a permanent 22 ° C in the pool. One of the greatest advantages of this pool heater is that low operating costsbecause they only need a little electricity. The thermodynamics ensure that sufficient heat is generated to heat the pool with a low energy input, as long as it is not too cold outside. The following points also speak for heat pumpsif these are of interest to you:

• extremely low electricity costs
• is one of the renewable energies
• noticeable
• little need for space

For this reason, it is particularly suitable for pool owners who have a low installation effort and want high heat generation. The heat pump is simply set up in a convenient location and connected to the pool. she is the one perfect alternative to solar heatingif you have to deal with cloudy skies more often. As they are automated, they only turn on when the water temperature falls below the set value. This saves even more electricity. the disadvantage of the pump as pool heating, you should still note:

• expensive
• cheaper models quite loud

Note: If you live in a cooler region, you should think about purchasing a pool heat pump that can generate heat even when the outside temperature is -5 ° C. However, due to the increased efficiency, you have to pay a little more for these.

Gas heating

There is yet another type that you can use as a pool heater: gas powered heating systems. As the name suggests, these systems heat with gas, which is heated in a condensing boiler and in this way generates sufficient heat for the water in the pool. Due to the use of natural gas, this type generates a lot of energy and heat that can be used for your pool. A heat exchanger connects the heater with the pool and ensures that the heated carrier medium does not mix with the pool water. But they are not the only ones advantages this pool heater:

• very economical
• Low operating costs
• heats up quickly
• short operating time
• suitable for outdoor and indoor pools

The biggest disadvantage this system, on the other hand, is the required chimney, which can be an extremely expensive purchase. If the heating cannot be fed into your existing gas heating system, you will also have to build a chimney. For this reason, gas heating for your pool is particularly worthwhile if you are planning a new building or can integrate it into the existing system. General is the acquisition not exactly cheap and can cost between 1,000 and 3,000 euros, depending on the performance required. Other disadvantages are:

• Installation time-consuming
• Proximity to natural gas pipelines required (reduces costs)
• Winter operation usually more expensive (up to 40 percent)
• Repairs are quite costly

Note: The greatest savings factor in gas heating is the operating time. Since it brings the water to the desired temperature in a short period of time, less fuel is required.

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