Heating your swimming pool at a lower cost is possible!

The water temperature of swimming pools is one of the criteria that can significantly impact the quality of swimming.

Fortunately, solutions exist toheat swimming pools, above-ground or in-ground. While some require a higher installation cost than others, all allow you to enjoy your pools before the start of summer.

But before equipping yourself, don't forget to accurately determine the heating needs of yourfiberglass shell poolat home!

How do I determine my pool's heat requirements?

Before answering the questionhow to heat your pool, know that your pool's heating needs depend on several criteria:

• Air temperature;
• The sunshine;
• The location;
• The dimensions.

So, within the same region, the solutions for increasing the temperature of your pool will not be the same as those of your neighbor. So think about these factors when choosing one of the heating solutions for your pool.

But also upstream during the construction of your swimming pool!To do this, call on an Aboral professionalwho will know how to guide you and offer you the appropriate solutions.

How to heat your swimming pool?

On the market, there are many heating solutions for your shell pool water. The latter can help you gain a few degrees without increasing your electricity consumption.

Heat pump or solar heating, which solution is most profitable for your pool water?

The heat pump, the most efficient solution

Thepool heat pump– also called a boiler – is recognized as themost efficient and ecological electric energy heating system. The reason? Directly positioned in the filtration circuit, the heat pump:

• Captures heat from the ambient air;
• Amplifies it by the action of the compressor;
• Returns it to your pool water.

Although this heat pump has a certain investment cost, you will save on electricity in the long term.

TheFull Inverter technologyis ideal for this. Indeed, it allows for precise adjustment of the operating intensity, taking into account climatic constraints and the pool's energy needs. The result? Only the necessary power is delivered by the components to heat the water. Consequently, theInverter heat pumpconsumes less electricity.

If you opt for the installation of a heat pump,Aboralrecommends sheltering it. This way, you will be able to:

• Protect it: it is best to protect your electric heating system from rain, wind, snow and also UV rays;
• Avoid shocks: covered, it does not risk being damaged by falling branches, tiles, etc.;
• Reduce noise pollution: heat pumps emit background noise which may require insulation to ensure your peace and quiet and that of your neighbours;
• Maintain an aesthetic outdoor space: a heat pump is more difficult to place in garden decoration.

Solar heating, the ecological solution

Another way to heat your pool water: solar heating !

Although it is a significant investment when purchasing it, solar heating is both efficient and environmentally friendly. In fact, it can heat the water in your pool by up to 5 to 10°C, provided that it faces due south. In addition, this heating system will cost you less later on since it uses solar energy !

When installing your solar panels, you have two options:

• On the roof of your house : a strategic location to benefit from the sun's rays throughout the day;
• On the ground near the pool: more economical than the previous solution, the panels can be oriented as you wish but risk not benefiting from sunlight all day long.

It's up to you to choose the most strategic locations that benefit from long exposure to the sun.

Economical heating solutions

If you live in a cold region, the energy consumption of the heat pump may be high and the sunlight from the solar panels may not be sufficient to heat the water in your pool.

Black pipe method, bubble cover… Some economical systems exist to heat your pool waterwhile saving energy.

The black pipe method to heat your swimming pool for free

With the help of heat-conducting pipes, you can easily – and above all economically – heat the water in your swimming pool.

For that :

• Get some heat conducting pipes;
• Connect them to your pool pump to create a closed circuit;
• Place them in full sun.

Your pipes will gradually heat the water that passes through them and you will gain a few degrees while enjoying the water in your swimming pool.

Bubble wrap, to limit heat loss

Another heating system we don't necessarily think of: thebubble cover! A cover that is a real asset against heat loss from your pool.

Indeed, at nightfall, your heated pool often suffers thermal losses that can considerably reduce thetemperature of your pool.If this phenomenon linked to water evaporation is inconvenient for your swims, it is above all inconvenient for your energy consumption!

To compensate for evaporation and heat loss, opt for one of thesolar covers(also calledsolar blanketsorsolar mats) available on the market. Install this cover on your in-ground pool at night or during the day to maintain a good water temperature throughout the summer season.

Want to enjoy the benefits of usinga heating systemfor your pool? Contactour Aboral professionals, they will be happy to guide you in your choice and in the installation of your electric or solar energy heating system!