Want to heat a kids' 200 gallon wading pool. thinking I would use this heater in a 5 gallon bucket to boil/dump/boil/dump into the pool. Yes? No?
2059614
I do think it would work-Just be very careful about using an extension cord around water-You could also get the fitting that screws on your faucet and run a hose to the pool direct-You could buy it a a real plumbing store-
2059615
It works well & heats up pretty quick. I use it to heat up water to shampoo the carpet. It would possibly work.
2059616
I wouldn't use the short model as you'd only be able heat about a gallon or so of water. The taller version would work better.
2059617
yes I will work that way, however I would place the heater in the pool either on something the will not melt from the heat or suspend it somehow so in did not melt the pool
1765077
I have propane tanks in the backyard to heat up the pool itself. A propane company installed them years ago. They fill the tanks up at the beginning of each summer season. How is your pool heated now? This heater comes in 2 different options: gas or propane. Each needs to have the lines installed professionally I believe. Ask your pool people. I would not attempt BBQ grill tanks etc..
607598
I used this as a guide http://www.poolcenter.com/heaters_what_size.htm, but there are calculators out there that get more specific. I had a 400k btu heater and replaced it this year with a 200k heater. My pool is 18,000 gallons with a deep end, I've been plenty happy this year with the 200k btu heater. I live in the D.C. area but I have 75% shade on my pool all the time. The 200k heater raises the temp 1-1.5 degrees per hour, which is more than enough for me.
94562
This is a very poor heater.... I would not use it in any tank... You need a heater that you can set to the correct temperature for your tank... This one is a great disappointment. I expected more from tetra
1078568
Heating a 3500 gallon pool you should use the 18 or next one smaller. Heating a 35000 gallon pool you will need the 27. Keep in mind the electrical requirements. The 18 draws 150 amps. The 27 will require additional electricity that most homes are not wired for. Hope this helps.
1972005
i would get a 300 W heater for a 55 gal. I believe the general rule is 5 W per gallon of water. 200W isn't quite enough.
47594
Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and... » Read More Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. « Show Less
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Pool heaters are sized by the surface area of a pool, not gallons. Assuming you have a typical 16 x 32 in ground pool, which is about 20,000 gallons, you would need a 200,000BTU Heater. Go here for an exact answer http://www.haywardnet.com/pdfs/Heater_Selection_Guide.pdf
1492020
This "tank" is only 2 gallons and the surrounding air in your home should be warm enough for any fish that would be suited for this little tank. Also, it's plastic, a heater would probably damage it...
1197388
From the bottom of the thermostat heater to the minimum water level is 7 and 3/4 inches. If the tank has sufficient depth, I think it should work fine. It's a great heater. I used it in a 5 gallon tank. If you don't have that amount of depth in your tank, I might suggest a Hagen Elite 25 Watt mini heater (also available for Amazon). I have used it in a 2.5 gallon tank and it worked well. It is only 5 and 1/2 inches from the bottom of the heater to the minimum water level. Enjoy your Betta.
1645494
You would need the 5 watt size for a 1.5 gallon tank. This one would be way too warm.
858711
It won't work for your application. This heater is meant for indoor tanks. For 200gal at 20F you'll need some sort of de-icer.
1506216
I have it on a 20,000 gallon pool and run it 8 hours a day for several years. I think it would be fine on a 25,000 gallon pol you. Might just want to run it a little longer each day.
237884
I think you would need very steady hands to do that. You would be able to pour liquid into a 5-gallon bucket quite easily. This is a well made pan that will last for years.
861369
Dan, this would heat up any size pool. Our is moderate in size pool with spa. A small pool would heat up very quickly, and larger pool would take more time. You are putting ~ 250,000 btu/hr into the water, which is like 2.5 furnaces for a good size home up north. Once you get the pool or spa up to temperature, and it drops below setpoint, the heater will run briefly for a small pool, and a lot longer for a large one. THey'll pretty much keep any size pool heated, just depends on how long it has to run to heat it up initially, and then run time to keep it there. Hope this helps.
1756239
to answer your question yes it could pump water from your 5 gallon bucket, however, you will need to reduce the flow somehow. I think that you would pump to much water. i use mine for a salt water tank, sump. i use 1/4 inch pvc to push water up 2.5 feet. however, i also have it split with a valve to have a portion of the flow go back into the sump. This pump moves a lot of water.
1728401
As the others have said, yet it will work with a 5,000 gallon pool. Just remember, this is rated to pump 1,200 gallons per hour, so you will need to run it about 4.5 hours to cycle the pool once.