This is my second season with an 18X9X52 Intex with sand pump and swg. Owning and running a pool has been a delight (and really low maintenance) because of TFP. I use the Pro test kit, I've never had algae, and it just brings our family a lot of joy.I think we are ready to buy a heater to extend this experience (and make it a little less cold in the summer). I think I'm going to go with a 120 v heat pump, but want to run my thinking past y'all and ask for advice on what/when to purchase.
1. SOLAR is not an option. I can't do solar heat because my pool is in a wooded backyard that gets limited speckled sun. (This is why we need a heater during the summer. Other than July, pool temps are around 76 degrees.) Solar heat is not an option, although we do have the solar cover, which helps a little with that speckled sun.
2. Natural gas is probably not an option. I have a grill gas line in the backyard that I could use, but it is less than 50,000 btu (probably around 25,000 btu). Running a new gas line would require tearing out the ceiling in my finished basement.
3. I don't have enough room in my panel to add another 240v and the cost to add a new panel and run a line around my house is cost prohibitive.
I think that leaves me with a 120v heat pump? I'd like to spend less than $2000. .
Does anybody have any recommendations? Does anybody use (or familiar with) fibropool? or Ecotech? Does Doheny make a 120v heat pump?
FH135 35,000 BTU 120 Volt Swimming Pool Heat Pump
Will this type of heat pump work in mid-Missouri to heat during summer and extend the season? How long might I be able to extend the season? Is it better to buy in fall or spring?
Any advice is appreciated!
1. SOLAR is not an option. I can't do solar heat because my pool is in a wooded backyard that gets limited speckled sun. (This is why we need a heater during the summer. Other than July, pool temps are around 76 degrees.) Solar heat is not an option, although we do have the solar cover, which helps a little with that speckled sun.
2. Natural gas is probably not an option. I have a grill gas line in the backyard that I could use, but it is less than 50,000 btu (probably around 25,000 btu). Running a new gas line would require tearing out the ceiling in my finished basement.
3. I don't have enough room in my panel to add another 240v and the cost to add a new panel and run a line around my house is cost prohibitive.
I think that leaves me with a 120v heat pump? I'd like to spend less than $2000. .
Does anybody have any recommendations? Does anybody use (or familiar with) fibropool? or Ecotech? Does Doheny make a 120v heat pump?
FH135 35,000 BTU 120 Volt Swimming Pool Heat Pump
Will this type of heat pump work in mid-Missouri to heat during summer and extend the season? How long might I be able to extend the season? Is it better to buy in fall or spring?
Any advice is appreciated!
