I am curious if there are good resources for determining the best way to heat a pool in cool weather.
1) Just set the heater and let it run and pay the bills
2) Heat it only in the early morning to bring it up to temp and then let it drop back off each day as far as it goes
I know that the outside temp will drive whether #2 will even be possible/effective, but is there some school of thought on this subject?
I guess put another way, is it cheaper to maintain a water temp or let it drop and bring it back, I am not a thermodynamic engineer, just looking for some insights from those who tend to extend the season or live in a desert setting with cool overnight temps.
Thanks
1) Just set the heater and let it run and pay the bills
2) Heat it only in the early morning to bring it up to temp and then let it drop back off each day as far as it goes
I know that the outside temp will drive whether #2 will even be possible/effective, but is there some school of thought on this subject?
I guess put another way, is it cheaper to maintain a water temp or let it drop and bring it back, I am not a thermodynamic engineer, just looking for some insights from those who tend to extend the season or live in a desert setting with cool overnight temps.
Thanks