- Jun 9, 2021
- 76
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
First time posting but I have been lurking around lately, finding answers I have about pools. I have searched this site, and many others, but can't find a definitive answer about heat pumps, only finding conflicting information. I hope someone can help and clear things up for me. I read many posts and reviews stating a heat pump for a pool is a very cost effective way to heat the pool yet most pool builders I have had come bid on a pool build won't install a pool heat pump. They tell me it uses a lot of electricity and that they aren't reliable, breaking down every 2 - 4 years. I do have an 8kWp solar system on my house, but the pool builders tell me I'd need about 15 more pannels to run the heat pump. I've clarified that I'm asking for an electric heat pump and not an electric resistive heater but their answer doesn't change. They tell me if I bought one they would install it for me but they won't warranty any part of the heat pump. The one company that does offer a heat pump tells me to try the pool for a season without and then reasses if I think I really need it. So what is the deal with these heat pumps that everything I read about them sounds like they are amazing? Should I pass on adding an electric heat pump along with my gas heater? Are they really not worth it? Here are some specifics of my system and pool I'm looking to get:
I live East County San Diego, in Santee to be exact. Summer temps are hot, it will get in the 100's during the day and 70's at night. Winter temps are mid 60's during the day and as low as 40 at night.
I will have an auto cover on the pool which will be closed unless we are actually using the pool
Overall size is 36 feet long by 22 feet wide. 3.5 foot depth at each end and 5 foot depth in the middle
8kWp solar panel system on my home. Each year I use about 4 MWh of electricity from the city, but give them about 9.75 MWh of electricity
Electric cost is roughly $.36 off peak and $.61 during peak hours (4pm-9pm)
Gas cost is $.36 up to 5 therms, $.31 5-8 therms, $1.44 8-13 therms, then I'm not sure after that.
My pool will be roughly 22,900 gallons to include a sunken spa.
I live East County San Diego, in Santee to be exact. Summer temps are hot, it will get in the 100's during the day and 70's at night. Winter temps are mid 60's during the day and as low as 40 at night.
I will have an auto cover on the pool which will be closed unless we are actually using the pool
Overall size is 36 feet long by 22 feet wide. 3.5 foot depth at each end and 5 foot depth in the middle
8kWp solar panel system on my home. Each year I use about 4 MWh of electricity from the city, but give them about 9.75 MWh of electricity
Electric cost is roughly $.36 off peak and $.61 during peak hours (4pm-9pm)
Gas cost is $.36 up to 5 therms, $.31 5-8 therms, $1.44 8-13 therms, then I'm not sure after that.
My pool will be roughly 22,900 gallons to include a sunken spa.
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