Ecosmart pool heater

[ComputerGuyInNOLA]

I searched but could not find any information on the Ecosmart tankless Electric pool heater. Has anyone out there used one? I cannot do solar and my gas line is on the other side of our home. I am looking to just heat a few degrees in spring to get an early start swimming. It seems like that span between 76 and 82 degrees lasts forever. Thanks!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart...u=203316222&ci_kw=&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969

 

[duraleigh]

Did you review the power requirements?

 

[ComputerGuyInNOLA]

Yes I did. My pool equipment is right next to our electric panel so hookup should be easy. I need to calculate the run cost but I plan to only heat 3 or 4 degrees.

 

[duraleigh]

The cost to heat a pool with electricity makes my bones shiver. I don't have the math at my fingertips but you will pay an astonishing price for just that 3-4 degrees, I'm afraid.

 

[ComputerGuyInNOLA]

Maybe I should bite the bullet and buy a heat pump.

 

[JasonLion]

The EcoSmart heater is a resistive electric heater, less than 1/4 as efficient as a typical heat pump. And even with a heat pump, heating a pool can get expensive.

 

[ComputerGuyInNOLA]

How efficient is gas compared to a heat pump? I would do gas but it will cost quite a bit to run a gas line 75 feet. Maybe the cost savings would pay for it.

 

[JasonLion]

In much of the country it costs less to heat with gas, but the difference isn't usually very large. However, this does vary from region to region a fair bit.