Swimming Pool Solar Heaters, Blankets, Pumps And More

There are many items such as pool solar heaters, pumps, lights and more that can make your pool more enjoyable, easier to maintain and more environmentally friendly. Understanding how these devices work to save money and electricity is important in making the best choices.

There are as many different types of solar pool heaters available as you care to mention, with a price range to match. It is possible to spend many thousands of dollars on a heating solution for your pool, or you can take the do-it-yourself path and spend almost nothing. Regardless of the system you employ, you will be able to enjoy your pool for far more of the year than otherwise.

Common Elements

Without exception, swimming pool solar heaters pump the pool water through black plastic tubing which soaks up the sun's energy, heating the water. If you've ever watered the garden after the hose has been sitting in the sun for a few hours, you will know that the water in it becomes very hot, sometimes so much so that it can damage plants. Find out more about making your own diy solar pool heater.

Installing a solar pool cover is a convenient way to increase your pool's temperature while keeping it clean and reducing evaporation at the same time. Evaporation from your pool's surface is a major factor both in terms of heat and water loss, meaning that a pool cover makes good financial sense.

There are other lower cost solutions to heat loss from your pool. One of these is solar pool rings which is simply a cut down version of the solar pool blanket. These rings have a low up front cost but are not the best long term heat conservation solution.

An even cheaper option is to add a solar pool fish though the effectiveness of these is quite limited.

Solar power offers the opportunity to reduce the running time of your pool pump, particularly when it comes to cleaning. This robotic pool cleaner is a good cheap example of this.

Solar power can be harnessed to make your pool more appealing. Solar pool lights are an inexpensive way to add color and style to your garden in the dark hours with no upkeep required.

Another decorative item to consider is the solar pool fountain which will liven up your pool but not your electricity bill.

You could also toss in a solar pool thermometer to remove the need to even touch the water to know the temperature, though such an item serves little real purpose.

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