Wood Stove Pool Heaters

[lirel]

my brothers in-laws had a wood burning pool heater down in the keys..florida...they loved it...trying now to find a 50 gal barrel to make my own..any ideas...??

Hi
I built one last week!
You Need
1x Barrel, with lid
!x coil of small bore copper central heating pipe
2x hinges
1x drill
1x Jigsaw with metal cutting blade
1x small pond pump
2x meter reinforced plastic pipe
1.5 mtr steel bar app 8mm dia
1 small sheet of steel mesh, Expamet will do

Cut 16in long x 10in high section out of lowest part of drum.
refit this panel with the hinges to create a door (this is where the fire will be so keep it as low as possible on the drum)
drill 4 x holes 8in from the top of the drum,cut rod into two pieces and pass them through the drum to act as a support for the steel mesh to lay on.
coil your copper pipe neatly on the mesh passing the two ends of the pipe through two more holes you will have to drill in the drum.
Connect the pipes to hoses.
connect the pond pump to any end of the hoses
drop the pump and the remaining end into the pool
light a fire (best done in a sturdy tin) inside the bottom of the drum.
turn on pond pump and Bob's your uncle!
Adjust the position of the door and lid to create a draw.
This sound a bit Heath Robinson but trust me,AlthoughI am an Engineer this was all done with no measurements or plans and it works.
One word of warning!!! Turn on your pond pump to test it first, DO NOT turn it on after the fire has been lit, the water ,initialy, is as hot as any kettle. I found this out the hard way!!!!
Please be aware also there will be smoke, I know this is obvious but may be a pain to some,
please excuse the use of Metric and Imperial, I am old and English GOOD LUCK

[AR]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

[mndfuller]

Could you provide me with details? I'm in Iowa. Mndfuller@msn.com

[bpb]

[quote="AR"]I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.[quote]

AR I live in NE also and am looking for adeas to set this type of system up can you send my your design and if possible build plan and parts needed? Thanks. leonard26@aol.com

[blue skinned scottishman]

Hi, as my user name suggest I am a blue skinned scottish man in dire need of some heat in my pool, been looking at your submission and would like to try it myself so whats the chance of sending me some instructions or even a plan ...anything ...HELP!!!!!
My Clan and I would be forever in your debt.
rachelandthomas@ntlworld.com

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

[happy]

Sounds like a neat idea using a 50 Gal Barrel. My brother in-law just bought a wood fired pool heater, he absolutelt loves it, its looks really nice!. check out woodstovepools

[Pool Clown]

warmwatersolutions.com

[Guest]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

do you sell copies of your heater?my home is in arizona.thank you mike

[mbvosika]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

do you sell cpoies of your heater?my home is in arizona.thank you mike

[indoor pool guy]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.
I am building a outdoor woodstove water heater for a pool in NH.It is 19000 gal and my 300,000 btu heater is getting $$$$$$$$ expensive. Frank

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

[Guest]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

AR I live in NE also and am looking for adeas to set this type of system up can you send my your design and if possible build plan and parts needed? Thanks. leonard26@aol.com

Would you send me your plans for wood heat. We have a hardyheater.jbeauty47@yahoo.com

[SHADOWBENNY26]

Hi Guys

I found a company that is manufacturing Wood Stove Pool Heaters in Canada. The company is WSP and the website is woodstovepools.com

I was speaking with them and I am sold. These guys have it figured out!
Also very easy to deal with!

Cheers
Dave

[Guest]

don't use copper lines..stick with your first idea..316 stainless steel is best for corrosion protection due to pool chemistry

[Piper1076]

I am a boiler technician. I spent 2 years developing such an idea. The first year, it worked, but had a couple design issues. The second year however, much better. I live in the NE. I opened my pool may 1. It was 54 *F. In 2 days-it was 85* F. Email me.

Has anyone designed a way to heat your pool with wood? Some that lives in our town heats their pool with a homemade wood burning system. Has anyone done this and if so, how did you make it? My husband would like to make one to heat our pool.

Thanks

AR, I would love to get a copy of this! Please e-mail me at piper110@gmail.com We could use as much help as we can get lol. Thanks again!

[Wayne K]

From everything I have read, one needs to be very careful when using copper tubing with chlorinated water. The chemical reaction between the two can actually become toxic water. If I am wrong, I'd love to hear some replies.