With a range of Solar pool heating and electric/gas heat pumps available, it can be confusing to know which pool heater is the best option for you. However, if you are looking for the quickest way to heat your pool or spa, look no further than a Gas Heater!
How does a gas heater work?
A gas heater works by burning natural gas or liquid propane inside a “combustion chamber”. Water is run through copper coils inside the combustion chamber, and as the gas burns it heats up the water in those coils. The water then returns to the swimming pool or spa warm. Any exhaust created by the gas safely leaves the chamber through a flue.
Gas pool heating is a great choice if you only want to heat your pool or spa occasionally and quickly, for example on weekends. Gas pool heaters are not affected by the outside environment, unlike electric heat pumps or solar pool heating, so they can run efficiently through any weather or climate.
Pros of using a pool gas heater
- The fastest way to heat your pool
- Not dependant on outside weather conditions
- Great for intermittent use
- Can increase spa temperature by 16 degrees in 1 hour (based on spa sized 3,400L)
- Quiet operation
Cons of using a pool gas heater
- More expensive to operate than an electric heat pump or solar pool heating
- Fluctuation gas prices can make it expensive to run
- Gas heaters have a life span of 5 years, much shorter than other heating options
- Less sustainable option due to gas emissions
Another option is to run a gas heater in conjunction with solar pool heating. This way the gas heater is only needed to boost the pool temperature from where the solar heating can get it to, so you will save some money and gas on heating.
Overall, if you are looking for the quickest way to heat your pool and will only be heating intermittently, a gas pool heater is a highly efficient choice.
Have you got more questions? Not a problem! Give us a call on 0416484599 and we can help you out.
