If you really want to add to the enjoyment of your pool, planning to heat it needs to happen before you start construction, even if the actual equipment is added later.
Solar
The cheapest form of pool heating. Needs reasonable access to the roof area and we recommend absorber area be 75%-100% of the pool surface area. Similar capital costs to some other types but you cannot control it's performance.
In very windy sites or at high altitude covered panels are more efficient. Solar Heat can also be gained from large areas of poured concrete paving such as pool surrounds or Tennis Courts. These operate as 'heat sinks' and deliver heated water to the pool well into the evening
Heat Pump
Sucks in large quantities of air and transfers the heat via an exchanger into your pool water. Very low cost to run. Set the thermostat and it maintains the desired temperature. Located near your filter plant means tidy installation. Ideal for indoor pools too!
Gas
Large capacity units which respond quickly to heating on demand. Must be installed on piped gas. A wide range of models available from 31kw - 98kw.
Oil Fired
Large capacity units ideal where there is no piped gas or where diesel is already on site. Available in either 55kw or 77kw models.
Electric
Low capital cost - high running cost. Small unit easy to retrofit if power supply has the capacity.
With our precast wall panel system it is easy to incorporate it behind the walls. We generally use 40mm of polystyrene and then 90m drainage foam.
We can use 7mm polypropylene on the interior of the walls prior to the installation of the Aqualux liner. See the Technical page for more details.
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By minimizing evaporation they keep in heat and reduce chemical costs. |
Plastic Bubble Type
These float on the surface and are designed to retain heat. Ideal as a starter and with solar heating systems.
Colours:- Blue and Black
Laminated Sandwich Type
These cost 80% more but are more robust and retain even more heat. We recommend these when you are paying for your heat i.e. gas or heat pump.
Colours:- Blue or Green
Make removing the cover much easier and lengthen it's life through better removal and storage.
Needs to be at the widest part of the pool therefore on a curved ended pool it needs to be over the pool while being operated then repositioned off the pool. Careful planning of the surrounds will need to be done to enable it to fit without spoiling the overall effect.
Undercover System
Pool Saver
Fully Motorized available in Toptrack or Undertrack safety covers for pets and children. No wind blown debris in the pool.
Cost from $10,000
Colours:- Wide range available
See www.leisuretime.co.nz
Swimroll
| Revolutionary fully automated cover made from interlocking plastic UV treated slats that floats on the water and retracts out of sight at the press of a button. It is impossible to fall into the water when the cover is closed so it is ultra safe for children and pets and keeps debris out of the pool. Cost from $15,000 Colours:- See www.leisuretime.co.nz |
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