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You can lower your pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They work very efficiently and have a low operating cost. The initial cost of solar pool heaters are fairly competitive with pool heaters that use gas and heat pumps. Included with most solar pool heaters will be a pump, flow control valve, solar collector, and filter.

Water is taken from the pool and then circulated through the filter and solar collector where is it cleaned and warmed before being released back into the pool. Those in warm climates can also run water through the collector at night to help cool down the temperature of the pool. There are various materials that can be used to make the collectors for a solar pool heater. The right one for you will depend on your climate and how you intend to use it.

You will be fine with an unglazed collector system if your pool is only in use when the temperature is above freezing. These types of collectors are usually less expensive than glazed collectors. Those in cold climates may also choose to use them for an indoor pool. Those who live in colder climates will most likely benefit from investing in a glazed collector system. These systems are more efficient at capturing solar heat and work well year round in most climates.

Glazed collectors can also be used to produce your domestic hot water. In cold climates both types of collectors should have freeze protection added. You should budget around three or four thousand dollars for a solar pool heater which includes the system and installation.

Although it will depend on the cost of fuel in your area you will usually recoup your investment in between two and seven years. Most solar pool heaters will be more durable than gas and heat pump pool heaters. When a longer life span of the heater is factored in solar pool heaters are even less expensive. There are many things that help to determining how cost effective your solar pool heater and how many months it will take to recoup your costs. Learn more about solar swimming pool heaters.

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