Morning swimming in the pool is not the most pleasant procedure, although the temptation is great. In order for it to bring only cheerfulness and energy, to be not only useful, but also enjoyable, you need to provide water heating in the pool.
Water warmed up to 23-24 degrees can guarantee a comfortable stay, and if we are talking about children, then up to 30 degrees.
How to heat the water in the pool with an electric heater?
The easiest and most popular way does not require complex technical solutions. In this case, the water in the pool is heated by an electric heating element. Usually these are simple heating elements, for the manufacture of which an anti-corrosion alloy is used. Their main difference is in power, which varies from 3 to 18 kW.
Heating water in the pool with an electric heater is quite expensive. It is advisable to use such a system only if a small bathing tank is installed. Each heater is equipped with a temperature sensor, which is very easy to use and provides autonomous heating.water. The main tasks of the thermostat include turning the heating element on and off, as well as maintaining the set parameters.
Flow heater
Flowing water heaters can be called a fairly inexpensive and very effective way to heat water in a frame or inflatable pool. These devices are designed to heat a continuous flow, the pressure of which must be uninterrupted.
Instantaneous water heater includes:
- body made of high quality non-flammable plastic;
- Heaters, for the production of which stainless steel of high standard is usually used, which is not afraid of either high voltage or high temperatures.
When choosing any heater, consider the volume of the pool for which it is installed. So, if the reservoir is small, then the optimal power value is 5-7 kW.
By the way, it is not recommended to use the flow heater in the presence of a large pool with an area of 35 square meters.
Among the main advantages of such devices are:
- short time to heat up;
- convenient temperature control;
- automation of the heating process;
- compact size.
Boiler or pool stove
Quite unusual, but still real is the heating of water in the pool with firewood. It is recommended to use a boiler or stove only if it is a compact stationary structure or a summer bath for 1-2Human. Gas or diesel fuel is also suitable for the operation of such a system, but firewood is considered the simplest and most economical option.
Installation of a gas boiler must be preceded by obtaining a permit from the appropriate authority. But if there is no such paper, and the payment for the services of a professional installer does not fit into the family budget, then a simple and efficient wood-burning stove with a coil can solve the problem.
About natural energy sources
How to heat the water in the pool in the country and not spend money on fuel? You can use solar and underground heat or wind energy.
Each of the above systems is quite practical. The only drawback is the high operating costs. Regular heating of water in the frame pool significantly "hit" the family budget. Of course, you don’t have to pay for the energy received from the external environment, but for its proper conversion you will need a heater, the installation of which will require not only physical effort, but also significant costs.
Geothermal heat pump
This device is able to draw energy from the deep layer of the earth or an underground reservoir. First you need to drill a well, and then lower a special probe to its bottom, through which the coolant will circulate. The principle of operation is quite simple: the pool water heating pump lifts the coolant up, takes heat and directsit to the heat exchanger.
Solar collector
This technology does not imply serious financial and labor costs, but simply and quickly heats the water to the desired degree. At the same time, the solar collector is suitable for both outdoor swimming pools and indoor facilities.
The heating system includes glass tubes connected by a single heat exchange circuit. The tubes heat up under the influence of hot sunlight and transfer heat to the heat exchanger, and it to the water.
Heat pump for water heating
The heat pump takes heat from an external heat source, converts it and transfers it to the heated medium. The heating of water in the pool is usually carried out using devices of the "air-to-water" type (air is the source of heat, and water is the consumer).
Externally, the device is similar to an air conditioner. Such devices require only connection, setting the mode and the desired temperature. For control, you can use the remote control or the panel located on the case.
For operation, the heat pump requires a 220 V network. In this case, the consumption directly depends on the power of the device. The cost of the device is quite high - about 130-180 thousand rubles.
How to keep hot water warm?
How to heat the water in the pool in the country and save the result? After all, no matter what kind of heavy-duty and practical installation for heating water is used, without a system for saving temperature it is impossible to achievedesired comfort and savings. Therefore, you first need to calculate the heating of water in the pool and analyze the heat loss.
To account for all indicators, you need to pay attention to radiation, convection, conduction and evaporation of water from the surface of the pool. The most primitive method of reducing heat loss is to select the right cover (spread) when it comes to an outdoor built-in pool. As a material, you can use a floating polymer coating or special blinds. This method allows you to save at least 50% of heat.
Also, you can use a similar, but much more effective cover to keep the heat in the water - this is a transparent cover for the sun's rays. During cold weather, an outdoor pool must be protected with an insulating cover.
Fashion novelty or long-awaited savings?
This type of equipment is considered ideal for an outdoor pool or pond. Includes heat distribution tank and solar collector. The latter should be installed on the southern open surface or on the roof of the house.
The collector consists of:
- solar power generator;
- inverter, whose main task is to convert solar energy into electricity or heat;
- a system that allows you to output the converted energy to heat the water in the pool.
Also not alloweddo without an expansion tank that removes hot water and distributes it in the pool.
Heating in a solar system can be done both passively (hot water transfers heat to cold water), and due to the circulation provided by the pump unit.
The cost of a solar heater cannot be called small, but during its use you can more than make up for the amount spent, since you will not need to spend electricity or any fuel. To heat a pool of 30 m3 you will need a manifold that includes at least 120 vacuum tubes or several manifolds equipped with 10-12 tubes.
You can buy such an installation for about 15-15,5 thousand dollars.
Helpful tips
The easiest way to solve the problem of how to heat the water in the pool is a flowing electric heater. After installing this device, the water not only heats up quickly, but also retains heat for a long time. After all, the process is ongoing.
If you plan to install it yourself, then you need to remember the thermostat, as this will help organize the control and adjustment of the comfortable temperature in the pool. A simple formula allows you to calculate the optimal power of the device required to heat a certain amount of water.
Other systems such as a heat exchanger or a heat generator require professional experience to both install and operate the appliances. But they are low-cost options, so they usehigh popularity.
An equally well-known way to heat the water in the pool is to install solar panels equipped with one-, two- and three-way valves. Currently, this option can be called the most economical and safe.
In this issue, the abundance of options does not complicate the choice, but allows you to classify and systematize it.
