I live in NY and have a 30 above ground pool. How much of an increase in temp should I expect to see
1981723
We installed this unit in FL in January 2013. The unit heated our 11000 gallon inground pool from 73 to 92 degrees in 70-75 degree weather. It did so in a matter of 24-36 hours. However, we found it to be too expensive in the power used. Our bill went from $150 to $1500, so we had to shut it off and now use it on a very limited basis. Unless your electric bill is not an issue, you should beware of this issue.
1981724
I have a 13000 gal in ground pool and it increased temp approx 2 degrees per hour .
1262812
If your salt is 3300, it may be too high. It depends on what your consider to be normal limits. We keep our pool level around 2900 during the Summer. We run it continuously due to the heat. We are above 90 degrees from April through October. Since your unit is 8 years old, you should replace the whole unit. Upgrade the whole unit.
64496
We have inground pool it works great we live in south Florida and I like warm water...I turn it on few hrs befor and done. I think the company has models for above ground too
610008
The covers are great, they truly warm the pool. I found an average temperature rise of 15 degrees. If the cover is to large you can simple cut it down with a pair of scissors. Make sure you don't cut off to much, you can always trim again.
293617
Depends on where you are located. I'm in NW. Indiana with a pool of 25,000 gal. They recommended a 250,000 btu for my pool but in doing research it was said that you can not buy too small. I installed outdoors and am very happy with the results. I can increase pool temp. by atleast 1 degree an hour and can maintain with a short burst daily. You probably should go with a 400,000 if I were you.
1109011
I live in Los Angeles San Fernando Valley which averages between 94 and 100. I bought the pool set it up in the yard mostly full sun and after 3 days it was springing air leaks all over. Very very thin plastic panels!
1102183
We have a 12x24' above ground pool, 52". That's 9.300 gallons. Northern NJ. It heats the water with no problem. Just letting you know, this is our third one in several years. They only last 2-4 years. We have tried other brands and gave up. Now we just get the cheapest one.. (we take the heater inside every winter).
151583
I can't see the temperatures affecting the usage of the pool. I live in Southern New Jersey where summer days are hot and humid, mid 90's to 100 plus, for days at a time. You'll use more chemicals on the hotter days and the water gets pretty warm, especially if there isn't any shade available. Just throw a hose in to cool down the water. We bought our second Intex pool this year. Our first one lasted 5 seasons. Not bad for a couple hundred dollars. You'll be happy on those hot summer nights if you gave this a try.
1153307
I am in Tampa and put the cover away in May. Pool is 88 so no need for extra heat. I'll put it back on in October to get another month of swimming. I found the solar blanket only kept the temp up at night, it didn't seem to heat it during the day but that was before the pool got more direct sunlight.
799548
Hope this helps, we use this on a 4000 gal pool and I get 1 degree and hour, so I would say 5-6 degrees an hour roughly
1697359
Not sure but we heat the hot tub frequently from 68° to 101 and in Nov the pool from 68° to 89° and I haven't noticed a huge difference in my gas bill. It ranged from Aug at 24 ccf, Sept 24 ccf, Oct 24, Nov 84 ccf. The bill amount ranged from $35 to $85.00. Charged at $0.60280 a ccfIt heats up quickly also, Hope this helped!
1772285
It works very good for my 9000 gallon above ground pool. I start heating my pool about May 1st and the nightime temps in Washington State are still pretty cool.
724004
absolutely! We live in AZ and the winter is the reason we bought it. Our temps have been dropping into the 40's at night and, by mid afternoon the pool is still warm enough to enjoy.
1102182
can only guess but i think you need something way bigger...i have a 16 ft round pool it take two twenty pound tanks of propane to go from 69 degrees to 80/85 degrees...
1930995
I live in Las Vegas and oddly enough my pool is always cold, even in the middle of summer. Something about the ground here sucks all the heat out. After a week in the sun with this cover on, I stuck my hand in and the water was nice and warm, so I pulled the cover off and jumped in. It turns out that only the top several inches were warm. The rest of the pool was ice cold. Maybe if I ran the pump continuously it might have helped but that can lead to a seriously high power bill. So my results are mixed. Yes it does heat some of the water, but without the pump running 24/7 don't expect the whole pool to be warm. Of course, maybe your ground is not like ours. I live in Las Vegas and oddly enough my pool is always cold, even in the middle of summer. Something about the ground here sucks all the heat out. After a week in the sun with this cover on, I stuck my hand in and the water was nice and warm, so I pulled the cover off and jumped in. It turns out that only the top several inches were warm. The rest of the pool was ice cold. Maybe if I ran the pump continuously it might have helped but that can lead to a seriously high power bill. So my results are mixed. Yes it does heat some of the water, but without the pump running 24/7 don't expect the... » Read More I live in Las Vegas and oddly enough my pool is always cold, even in the middle of summer. Something about the ground here sucks all the heat out. After a week in the sun with this cover on, I stuck my hand in and the water was nice and warm, so I pulled the cover off and jumped in. It turns out that only the top several inches were warm. The rest of the pool was ice cold. Maybe if I ran the pump continuously it might have helped but that can lead to a seriously high power bill. So my results are mixed. Yes it does heat some of the water, but without the pump running 24/7 don't expect the whole pool to be warm. Of course, maybe your ground is not like ours. « Show Less
1102180
I have an 18' round, 7800 gallon and I can keep the pool at 100+ if I choose in WV. But I have free gas from a well and when not in use I do keep a solar blanket on it. I have kept the pool hot tub temperature in late October when it gets cold.
860045
Your location is going to have a dramatic effect on cost. Our pool is the same size as yours and located in Southern Ontario. To maintain the pool at 86 degrees from late spring through to early fall averages about $200.00 a month. Hope this is helpful