- Jul 4, 2020
- 490
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hi everyone. We're building a new 18x36 (20k gallons) sport pool, and I'm waffling back and forth between a heat pump and gas heater. We are on propane, and already have a 500-gal buried LP tank, so getting propane to the heater wouldn't be an issue. In either case, we will have an automatic cover to control heat/evap loss.
My goal is to be able to swim from May - October, and I am concerned that a heat pump will not be able to accomplish that. I know it would be far less costly to operate, so I'm in a bit of a quandary. I don't want to spend the money each year on LP if not required, but also don't want to cheap out and regret it. Is anyone using a heat pump in southern Ohio or a similar climate? If so, are you happy with it? Does it allow you to extend the season at all? Has anyone tried one of the newer hybrid gas/heat pump units? I'd love any input you have!
Thanks in advance,
Wes
My goal is to be able to swim from May - October, and I am concerned that a heat pump will not be able to accomplish that. I know it would be far less costly to operate, so I'm in a bit of a quandary. I don't want to spend the money each year on LP if not required, but also don't want to cheap out and regret it. Is anyone using a heat pump in southern Ohio or a similar climate? If so, are you happy with it? Does it allow you to extend the season at all? Has anyone tried one of the newer hybrid gas/heat pump units? I'd love any input you have!
Thanks in advance,
Wes