Pool Heater Installation and Comparison Questions

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The discussion centers on pool heaters, specifically their power ratings and installation details. One participant shares their experience with a 300,000 BTU natural gas heater used for an 18,000-gallon pool, noting that this capacity was excessive except during winter months in Arizona. They emphasize that various factors, including wind, surface area, and desired temperature rise, significantly influence heater requirements. A link to a pool heater size calculator is provided for further assistance in determining appropriate heater sizes based on specific conditions.
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anyone who has a pool heater? or knows how they are installed?
if yes...please let me know what is the power rating of the pool heater and what size the pool is..i need it for comparison issues. (power in BTU/Hr, kW, J/s...)
thnx
Elie
 
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eaboujaoudeh said:
anyone who has a pool heater? or knows how they are installed?
if yes...please let me know what is the power rating of the pool heater and what size the pool is..i need it for comparison issues. (power in BTU/Hr, kW, J/s...)
thnx
Elie

Until I switched to solar, I had a 300,000 BTU natural gas heater on an 18,000 gallon pool. 300,000 BTU was overkill except in the middle of the winter, but I live in Arizona.

But there are a lot of variables, such as wind, surface area, and temperature rise over ambient. The link below has a pool heater size calculator.

http://www.northwestwholesale.com/calculator_heater.asp
 
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thnx for ur help...
btw, ur pool heated up quickly compared to other places ! lot of energy for such a pool.
 

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