Heated Swimming Pools

geoffeem


Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
14/09/2009 17:55

Can anyone offer advice on best methods of heating pools and also suppliers of systems

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 10:56

They all cost a fortune - get a solar cover (about £120 in the UK for an 8x4m pool) which will extend your swimming season a month or two at both ends of the season



Mark

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 12:33

Does any one supply these in NC ? As the pool is a bit chilly in Dec/Jan.

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 14:08

Dizzy



You're probably looking at a May-October season with a pool cover, a little earlier/later if you're hardy (we had 22c in April)



Mark

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 14:16

geoffeem,



Buy yourself a wet suit and swim all year round.

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 15:36

I agree with mark in Q2 we have a solar cover and could use the pool in early april when our next doors pool was cold there was a 8-10 degee differance

MikeWilson


Joined: 05/09/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:21

Mark

Do you know a website for the solar cover in UK?

How big are they?

Thanks

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:24

I got mine off ebay so if you have an ebay account look up pool covers but a phone number I can give you is Evolution pools 08006526562 this is who I bought mine off but if you do decde to buy 1 ask for the towing kit it makes it far more eisier to pull onto the pool. Good luck



Mike

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:26

http://poolstore.co.uk/product/summer-covers/400-micron-blue-silver-solar-swimming-pool-covers--standard-sizes



Don't go for a top model- the pool get's too hot in the summer



Big !



Our 8x4 weighed 15kg and went with CTA as oversized baggage no problem - I don't think a 10x5 would be possible



Mark

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:27

Hi - we have our pool heated by gas throughout the cooler months. I have to swim every day due to health reasons and this method of heating the water works well for me. The cost for the gas last year from October to April was £12 per day. We also use the Heatsaver product [liquid blanket] that keeps the heat in the water. Purchased here in the TRNC.



Hope this helps.

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:37

Blimey, £2,520



How about a wet suit ;)

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:42

NO THANKS!

rdsteve


Joined: 01/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 17:39

500 micron cover with towkit £500 Give Suzane a call on 0533 8312 896



Steve

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 18:25

Try this company I think they may be able to deliver to TRNC (at least they gave me a quote to deliver)

http://www.1st-direct.com/solar-covers_swimming-pool-covers-rollers_pool-products.htm

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 22:38

Thanks for all the feed back every one, will pos look for one in NC, lol