What Size of Pool Heater Do I Need ?
If you’ve decided to apply a heating system to your pool, the first thing you need to do is conduct a thermal audit to effectively “size up” your pool. A thermal audit will determine:
- Power required to heat your pool
- Appropriate equipment for your pool
- Operating costs
- Temperature increase times
Both the shape and size of your pool or spa affect the time it takes to heat up and the amount of energy required to heat it. However, there are a number of other factors that need to be considered.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Air temperature, wind, and various other environmental factors figure into how fast you can heat your pool. Cooler air temperatures and high winds have a significant effect on heat loss due to evaporation, necessitating more energy to heat your pool. Different areas across Australia and New Zealand have different climates and therefore require different heating systems for pools of the same size.
HEATER SIZE:
Every pool heater is designed with multiple output levels to work efficiently and effectively with your pool size and the surrounding climate. Once you’ve factored in the heating requirements for your pool, you are able to adequately calculate the required energy output.
Did you know?
In a swimming pool, 94% of the temperature is lost from the surface of the pool. To keep water at an ideal temperature, it is therefore essential to install a suitable cover system.
HEATING CALCULATORS:
To take the guesswork out of choosing the right heater for your pool, we’ve developed Heating Calculators that provide a range of information, including running costs, which are calculated based on:
- Pool surface area
- Desired water temperature
- Wind exposure
- Climate/Location
- Altitude
- Length of operations
- Pool cover?
To access our calculators, CLICK HERE.
In any residential case, we recommend consulting a local pool professional to choose the model best suited for your pool and lifestyle. For commercial applications, or for larger installations, particularly those involving multiple heaters, we highly advise contacting our technical team in order to perform a detailed heat analysis.
