My daughter's birthday is in November and we would like to throw a birthday pool party. Any suggestions as to the best way to heat a relatively large, inground pool? I've read many reviews involving floating solar rings but they vary in terms of their effectiveness. Any advice is appreciated.
Best Way to Heat Pool During Winter - Arizona
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You will need a gas heater to get any reasonable heat added to the pool at that time of year. And a cover to reduce heat losses to evaporation.
It is possible to use also a heat pump. With the new ones you will get 4-5 kWh of heat for each kWh taken from the mains.
I am going to mention solar heat as a possible option if you have enough area for collector, although as the available amount of sunlight drops off rapidly in November a lot depends on the exact date and weather conditions. Last year we hosted a birthday party of a neighbor's 16 year old kid in the middle of November (15th o 16th) with only solar heat and while the water was a bit cool at about 77 degrees, the kids did not mind. (The pool was still at 82 on Halloween) Of course we are in a slightly different climate and have an indoor pool which makes a difference.