How do you heat your pool?

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Old 07-24-2012, 02:47 PM
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We put in a pool and spa and now trying to figure out how to heat it during the cooler months. We have a heat pump but looking to add solar. What are the benefits of adding solar? And who installed your solar?
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We put in a pool and spa and now trying to figure out how to heat it during the cooler months. We have a heat pump but looking to add solar. What are the benefits of adding solar? And who installed your solar?
Jack's Solar installed mine. Running solar is free.
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Old 07-24-2012, 03:01 PM
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Jack's as well. I think he has a fairly close relationship with T&D. In fact, I think they gave me his card during the design meeting.
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Old 07-24-2012, 03:33 PM
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Jack is the man.
Does all the work for TD (Developer).
Not only is he reliable and priced right...but you'll enjoy talking to him...he's an interesting & funny guy.
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Old 07-24-2012, 04:52 PM
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Also had Jack's solar. He took me around the neighborhood to see other installations before we signed with him.
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sunshine....pure sunshine..... no heater no solar
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Solar, T&D. I love it !!
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Just had pool put in...solar and we also have a solar cover for winter months!
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we have solar ONLY and love it. We don't swim in winter months if really cold. We use hot tub. The solar does great job in spring/fall when it's nippy but you still want it heated. ENJOY your pool !! It's the best investment we ever made!! Good luck
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solar cover + solar panels + gas heaters for pool and jacuzzi.

We use our pool almost 11 months of the year. Usually January is the coldest month.

T&D did pool and pumps and heaters...Solar Lights & More out of Ocala for the solar panels and installation.

For those with gas heaters remember to run the pool heater for a few minutes each month during the summer. It burns off some of what collects and corrodes due to inactivity...I learned the hard way with a pool heater needing to be replaced after 6 years. I was surprised to learn gas heater life is less than 10 years. The burners corrode just like your gas grill does.

The more efficient heat for colder weather is gas.

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