- Jul 4, 2020
- 509
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hello! We are building a new 18x36 sport pool (liner pool), and I have a couple of questions about heaters. Hoping I can get some wisdom before making a final decision. I'm going with Pentair IntelliCenter automation, and from what I've read, it's best to stick with the same brand of equipment so that the automation works optimally. Feel free to correct me if I'm starting off with a bad assumption. My big questions are:
- I'm nearly certain that with Ohio weather, we need to go with a propane heater (no NG here) if we want to have a decent season and get max value out of the pool Is that accurate? Seems heat pumps would not be nearly as effective in early/late season.
- I'm looking at the MasterTemp 400 LP Heater. I've seen a lot of really good stuff about Raypak, but I'm concerned about integration with Intellicenter. Is that concern valid?
- The MasterTemp 400 shows lp consumption of 1.34lb/hr. Does anyone live in a similar climate to southern OH? If so, about what do you pay annually for gas to heat? I know this varies with temps and weather - just trying to get an idea. We will have an auto cover which will stay closed when not in use.
- We are hoping to have the pool open from late April to October sometime - but don't even have any idea if that's reasonable. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for bearing with a newbie.
Wes
- I'm nearly certain that with Ohio weather, we need to go with a propane heater (no NG here) if we want to have a decent season and get max value out of the pool Is that accurate? Seems heat pumps would not be nearly as effective in early/late season.
- I'm looking at the MasterTemp 400 LP Heater. I've seen a lot of really good stuff about Raypak, but I'm concerned about integration with Intellicenter. Is that concern valid?
- The MasterTemp 400 shows lp consumption of 1.34lb/hr. Does anyone live in a similar climate to southern OH? If so, about what do you pay annually for gas to heat? I know this varies with temps and weather - just trying to get an idea. We will have an auto cover which will stay closed when not in use.
- We are hoping to have the pool open from late April to October sometime - but don't even have any idea if that's reasonable. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for bearing with a newbie.
Wes