Correct size pool heater for your home in South East QLD
When selecting the right size pool heater for your home in South East QLD, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure it heats your pool to the ideal temperature required. Let’s go through the different factors.
Pool Size – Finding out your pool size is the most important bit of information that we need when choosing the right sized heat pump. To get your pool size, you simply need to multiply the length by the width. This will give you the m2. You then need to multiply this number by the average depth which in most residential swimming pools is 1.5m.
E.g – your pool is 9m x 5m (9 x 5 = 45m2) (45 x 1.5 = 67,5000L)
Location – For this blog, we are talking about heating your pool that is located in South East Queensland. This is a tropical climate where the air temperatures are more enjoyable for swimming the majority of the year. The air temperature is not extremely cold which means the heat pumps do not have to work as hard to maintain your desired pool temperature as they would if you were located in VIC.
Waterfront & Water Features – When your pool is located near the waterfront, whether it’s the ocean, a lake, or a river, wind chill can be a factor that lowers the pool water temperature more than if it were not by the water. This means a standard-sized heat pump may struggle to keep up with the heat loss. To ensure the desired temperature is maintained, we would analyze heat pump data and likely recommend a larger unit.
Water features, such as waterfalls or infinity edges, can also contribute to heat loss when in use. If you plan to use these features while the heat pump is running, we would suggest opting for a larger heat pump. However, if you can turn off the water feature while the heat pump is working, you may not need to upgrade the size.
Pool Cover – Depending on if you choose to use a pool cover or not will play a significant role in determining the size of your heat pump and or how many months it will effectively maintain your pool at the desired temperature. A pool cover helps prevent a substantial amount of heat loss, while without one, the water will struggle to maintain its temperature, particularly during the cooler months. You can learn more about the benefits of pool covers here. Here at That Pool Heating Company, we always recommend using a pool cover when heating your pool.
If you’re planning to heat your pool this season, give us a call! We’ll help you choose the Correct size pool heater for your home in South East QLD for your pool, considering all the important factors. Check out all you need to know before buying a pool heater here.
