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Scott |
Hi,
If I am not using a pool cover, and I want the pool temperature
at about 84 degrees, and the jacuzzi at about 100. Is it more
efficient to shut the pool heater off at night, then warm up the
water in the morning? Or is it better to keep the heater on at
night to maintain a constant temperature?
I've had some pretty high gas bills, so I'm trying to research
the subject. Sounds like a pool cover will really make a big
difference.
Thanks,
Scott
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Marcus Miller |
Dear Scott:
Thank you for writing. You ask great questions. I would
shut the heater off if you are not going to use it for a
week. But if you will swim every day or two then I would
use a blanket on the pool at night and maintain the
temperature that you are comfortable with. I would set
the water pump to run during daylight hours so that the
heat pump will operate during the most efficient time of
the day to get the most heat out of the air. You are
right that gas is too much money for pool heating. For
most of the country if a heat pump uses $100.00 a month
in electricity than a natural gas heater will be about
$300.00 and propane will be about $500.00 to $600.00. I
hope that helps.
Sincerely,
Marcus Miller
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