What size pool heat pump should I choose?
A heat pump is one of the most cost effective ways to heat your pool! Its energy efficiency is unmatched and the benefits of utilizing a heat pump are countless. So how should you choose the right size pool heat pump ? We've summarized the following three considerations to help you choose the right size pool heat pump. Pool Size When choosing a pool heater, the size of the pool is one of the most important considerations. This is because the amount of water a heat pump needs to heat (the size of the pool) is directly related to the amount of power it needs. The correct size heat pump pool heater will ensure that you maintain the desired comfortable temperature, which for most people is ideally around 29 degrees Celsius. The main problem with heating a swimming pool is the heat loss, not the volume of water. The pool water loses heat through evaporative cooling that occurs naturally through solar radiation. Supplemental heat when cooling occurs is the job of the heat pump. The