Thanks Mart - What was the cost of the P4 (Product & Installation) - That makes the most sense to stay with Hayward systems
offgrid said:So if I used my heater for a total of 10 hours during the month of August, my bill should only rise by about $10.
But maybe my math is wrong somewhere. Am I close to what other people are finding with Gas Heating ?
offgrid said:Thanks Mart - What was the cost of the P4 (Product & Installation) - That makes the most sense to stay with Hayward systems
offgrid said:Started her up. Pool Temp is 54 degrees ... I turned on the gas heater to make sure it was working and raised the temp to 56 degrees in about an hour. Will the Salt chlorinator concert the salt to chlorine at that temperature ? I hope I don't damage the cell.
offgrid said:Anyone know if it is a big problem the antifreeze flows into the pool ? I had it set to backwash, but when I couldn't get the Pump to prime I switched to filter - and then the pump started up - which meant anti-freeze went into the pool . Hopefully it will be well diluted in 20,000 gallons. Will I need some other chemicals to balance it ?
offgrid said:mart242 - Our backyard faces south so the water is warming up fast ... the thermometer in the pool (near the surface reads 60 degrees. I emailed Bob to see what he thought and he said if the water is getting towards 60 I could start the pump and run for the 1st 24 hours. Took me a while to get it primed, I think I waited too long to close the lid and it needs the pressure to draw the water through. I'll run the pump only at night during non-peak Hydro rates anyway, I was able to vacuum out the few leaves and the water is crystal clear. I'll post another photo on my blog tomorrow.