| An above ground swimming pool is an investment. It | | | | to circulate water. This pool pump is already an |
| may not be as expensive as an inground swimming | | | | integral part of the pump and filter system of a |
| pool but it still offers the same kind of fun and | | | | swimming pool. Solar energy is collected by solar |
| enjoyment for the family. To get more mileage out | | | | panels. Solar panels are typically installed at rooftops |
| of your investment, you try to extend your | | | | since the area required is equivalent to the swimming |
| swimming pool season beyond summer. You can | | | | pool area. In some cases, solar panels are installed in |
| keep your pool water warm and comfortable by | | | | other areas that have better exposure to sunlight. |
| installing a pool heater. No one wants to take the | | | | These solar panels energize the heat exchanger |
| plunge into a swimming pool only to realize that | | | | where water is diverted after flowing through the |
| water is too cold for comfort. | | | | filtration system. Warmer water returns to the pool |
| Increased awareness of the environment and energy | | | | until the desired temperature is reached. Once the |
| costs has driven more interest in above ground pool | | | | temperature setting is achieved, water flow |
| solar heaters. Heating a large volume of water can | | | | bypasses the solar collectors and would only circulate |
| consume a significant amount of energy. Solar energy | | | | through the filtration unit. |
| coming from the sun will not cost much as it is for | | | | Water temperature can be controlled using either a |
| free. At the same time, it does not harm the | | | | manual or automatic device. Both options are |
| environment since an above ground pool solar heater | | | | compatible with an above ground pool solar heater. A |
| uses renewable energy. | | | | manual device gives users the option of turning the |
| An above ground pool solar heater keeps pool water | | | | above ground pool solar heater on and off using a |
| warm the entire swimming season with minimal | | | | valve or diverter. An automatic device is similar to a |
| energy costs. It is a great option for water heating | | | | thermostat in your air-conditioner or refrigerator. Just |
| that is not heavy on your utility bills. Initially it may | | | | set the desired temperature of your pool water. All |
| cost more than other above ground pool heaters | | | | you have to do next is dip into your pool and enjoy. |
| such as gas heaters and heat pumps but you get | | | | Using a pool cover is recommended to reduce heat |
| more cost benefits in the long run. You get your | | | | loss. This is another way of saving water as it |
| return of investment within five years as you are | | | | prevents evaporation. In colder months, a pool cover |
| spared from your utility bills. With proper care, an | | | | will help keep water temperature warm. |
| above ground pool solar heater can last up to fifteen | | | | An above ground pool solar heater is an investment |
| years. | | | | that will give you value for money for the long term. |
| How does an above ground pool solar heater work? | | | | It also adds value to your home. You may want to |
| Solar energy acts as fuel to heat pool water. An | | | | consult with a pool dealer to help you with your |
| above ground pool solar heater relies on a pool pump | | | | above ground pool solar heater needs. |