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Originally Posted by inda50
We are looking into getting a pool installed for the first time. Because of medical reasons, we need the pool to be used year-round. Which now begs the question what is the best way to heat the pool. We have natural gas on the property, and I've been told a heat pump would be cheaper than natural gas to run. I would like to heat the pool to about 84 degrees year -round.
My roof is 22 years old, and I'm about due for a new roof so will my pay be better with a hot water solar or pv electric panels to run the heat pump. I've been told neither would get me to 84 during the cold cloudy days. The pool has to be located on the north due to property shape and the panels would be on the south. I would like to hear from others who have had this situation. I understand with pv panels i can connect to the electric grid, and even using the pv to run my A/C on peak summer days the return is small. Looking for ideas. Thanks
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I'm going to "second guess" about your situation and offer my 2cents worth.
It reads to me that you are about to spend a large pile of money - and may not be happy with the results. Why do you need a pool? Is it for swimming laps? I cannot see it for any other reason. BUT - if it is just for therapy, why not invest in a much cheaper spa? I owned a spa for 14 years before moving here and am now looking for another. Keeping my water at a certain temperature was cheap. Because your purchase is connected to something medical, if a doctor writes you a prescription for a spa, that will eliminate the taxes associated with the purchase. By the way, they build swimming lap type spas, too. Hope I helped you!