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Other ways to keep the heat in?

by Heynow999 » Sun 24 May, 2009 08:19

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Hi

I am new here. I install solar pool heaters.

I am of course interested in ways to keep a pool warm without using a fossil fuel heater. A solar...

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We use a thermal cover, which cover the water surface at night. This prevents heat loss (almost) on cold nights and also evaporation from the...

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Sun 21 Jun, 2009 14:36
Pool Timer and Heat Pump?

by Glebe » Fri 12 Jun, 2009 09:36

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We have purchased a heat pump for our pool. I have read on a hydro site that a pump timer and heat pump should not be used together. Comments?

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Personally I think pumps should be left to their own anyway. Use a flow switch to PROVE flow to a piece or pieces of equipment before it operates....

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Fri 12 Jun, 2009 09:45
Discovered New Way to Heat a Pool for Free

by bryguy99 » Thu 11 Jun, 2009 13:15

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And no you don't have to pee in the pool. If anyone has a smaller above ground pool you should look into heating your pool with your home water...

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Though there isn't any significant capital costs with this approach (i.e. it's "free" in the sense that you don't have to by a gas pool...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 11 Jun, 2009 21:06
Pool heater

by nathen » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 14:31

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Pool heater installed incorrectly.

New Starite 400,000 gas heater installed with pipes reversed...inflow and outflow backwards.
Pump ran 24/7 for...

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Usually the safety systems will still prevent issues. As for warranty I guess it could be voided but I am not sure it would be as the installer would...

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Sat 06 Jun, 2009 09:19
Solar Pool Heater Problem

by Richard Fay » Mon 25 May, 2009 23:02

I bought a home with a pool and a solar heating system with panels on my roof. There is a sensor that is supposed to open a valve and circulate...

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Mon 25 May, 2009 23:02
Leak in the quick-flange

by alexswlee » Mon 25 May, 2009 20:54

I removed the rubber gasket from the quick-flange connected to MiniMax 250 heater during winterization. I put them back two days ago to start running...

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Mon 25 May, 2009 20:54
Pool Heater Equipment base

by Rich Warren » Sun 24 May, 2009 11:39

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I am replacing my pool heater and the equipment base has deteriorated. Can I use precast pavers or should I wait and buy the special insulated cement...

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Your local gas inspector can tell you. Different places have different codes to abide by.

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Mon 25 May, 2009 00:10
Pentair 250 heater water leaking

by alexswlee » Sat 23 May, 2009 22:32

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I drained and winterized my heater last fall as usual. However, when I hooked up everything to open my pool this morning, water is draining from one...

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Sounds like a pressure relief valve. There should be a little handle on it. The seat inside might have junk in it and flicking that little handle...

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Mon 25 May, 2009 00:09
Efficient use of pool heater

by staudtlar » Wed 04 Mar, 2009 13:38

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I live in a condominium in Florida. We have an in-ground pool approximately 50' X 20' with a gas heater. In the winter, the nights are often much...

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Well, I think you are all wrong. It will cost more to run the heater all night.

Here's why. As the pool cools after the heater is turned off, the...

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Last post by Heynow999
Sun 24 May, 2009 07:35
Pressure switch all the way out - still no contact

by hottubbra » Sat 23 May, 2009 10:59

I have just installed a Raypak 337 LoNox Electronic Heater.
I have adjusted the pressure switch all the way out and it still wont close
I have closed...

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Last post by hottubbra
Sat 23 May, 2009 10:59
Minimax plus 250

by joemusick » Sat 23 May, 2009 09:54

I have a MiniMax Plus 250 that stopped working at the very end of last season. Here's what I get... The power light is on. When I turn the thermostat...

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Sat 23 May, 2009 09:54
Propane or Electric?

by Larch » Fri 22 May, 2009 14:26

Hi,
I live in New England and just bought an 18x33 above ground oval. The wife wants it heated. We're considering the pros and cons of propane vs....

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Last post by Larch
Fri 22 May, 2009 14:26
improve efficiency black pipe solar heater?

by Norman Martin » Fri 28 Nov, 2008 08:35

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My pipes lie on the ground. Is it best to cover them with polythene sheeting to improve heat absorbant efficiency? Best black sheeting (black body...

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Im thinking of doing this but cant find a small low flow per minute circulating pump. Can someone tell me where I could find one, as Id like to hook...

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Fri 22 May, 2009 03:36
Small gph circulating pump and black plastic pipe

by ldb1954 » Fri 22 May, 2009 03:33

Hi New here, from Pa.
Last year I was thinking of buying a very small cheap circulating pump to run seperate from my pool pump. I was going to run...

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Last post by ldb1954
Fri 22 May, 2009 03:33
Laars 250 burner won't fire

by tacobill » Wed 20 May, 2009 22:23

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I have a Laars LG 250 and the main burner won't fire... I can get the pilot lit no problem., so i assume that means the piolet generator is fine, and...

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Clean and tighten all the connections. Millivolt heaters are notorious for not firing due to this. You only start with 3/4 (750mv) of a volt and any...

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Thu 21 May, 2009 09:21
Max spa temp is only 98 degrees

by khs123 » Wed 20 May, 2009 14:46

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I have a Pentair "Minimax 400 that is about 10 years old. The heater will only reach a temperature of around 98 degrees then cycles on and off...

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A hi-limit measures water temp as it leaves the exchanger. If it gets over about 140F or so it will shut the heater down until it cools and then...

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Thu 21 May, 2009 09:12
Wood burning pool heater

by Guest » Tue 07 Apr, 2009 01:55

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I have heard of good results with a wood burning pool heater but have also been told that I would need to add wood or fuel every hour or two. This is...

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Hello,
I built my own wood pool heater.
It works great, and is easy to use.
I only have to add wood to it twice in
24hour period.

It was built with...

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Last post by Barko1213
Tue 19 May, 2009 12:25
Heating spa

by rusty93 » Thu 14 May, 2009 19:36

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when I heat my spa the pool also gets heated even though I have the sweep turned off. any ideas of how to just heat the spa

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Your system is either plumbed wrong, you have a faulty check valve or a directional valve is not turned properly.

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Tue 19 May, 2009 09:21
Condensation

by paolo » Sun 03 May, 2009 16:31

Hi, I have just installed a new heat pump and am rather surprised at the amount of condensation dripping from the bottom of the unit, is this...

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Last post by paolo
Sun 03 May, 2009 16:31
Pool heaters

by ian121 » Thu 23 Apr, 2009 18:04

hi i have an above ground 21foot by 12foot pool im going to buy a 5kw electric heater for it but i have a quick query i live in the uk and dont have...

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Thu 23 Apr, 2009 18:04

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