Sr. Sherry Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 I am looking for an electrician specialist for installing an electric swimming pool heater. I have solar heating but it doesn´t work for morning swim because of night cooling the tubes. Propane is an installation nightmare and has become expensive as well. So, if anyone has had experience with a reputable company experienced in installing an electric pool heater, I would really appreciate the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Maybe consider a tropical weight (3mm) wetsuit, good down to about 65 degrees. Then you can morning swim year round. I bought a top of the line (Akona) used from the U.S.A. for $150, it was in such good shape that customs thought I was playing games, until I sent them the invoice, etc., then they reduced it to 16.5% IVA only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Any electrician should be able to wire up an electric pool heater. If it is a 220v unit they'll have to install a new double breaker but in any case the heater needs a separate breaker. They'll figure out a way to bring power from either the main breaker box or tap directly to the breaker by the CFE meter. I installed a large electric heat pump at a house I own at the beach. The water is quite cold in the winter months and passive solar just wasn't predictable. Plus we have excess solar capacity. My electrician there tapped into the main breaker box at the meter and ran #8 wire in conduit from the front of the house to the pool room. In the room he installed a breaker for the heat pump. They tried to save money by installing a 20 amp breaker but that popped in the first 5 minutes of use. Once they bumped it to 40 amps all worked well. Just make sure they use #8 wire if you're pulling a lot of electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 As John says, buying and installing an electric heater is no problem. However, be warned - nothing uses more energy than heating water. We've seen many electric heat pump and electric heater users stop using them after the 1st CFE bill.....even condos, where many share the bill. What size is the pool, and do you have a good cover on it? You may be much better off adding more solar pool panels, and a cover, to keep the extra heat made the day before, overnight, for your morning swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 41 minutes ago, Go Solar said: You may be much better off adding more solar pool panels, and a cover, to keep the extra heat made the day before, overnight, for your morning swim. Or change your swim time to later in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 To GoSolar's point, a 140,000 BTU heat pump consumes about 8kWh of electricity per hour. In a 16,000 gallon pool the water temp rose about a degree an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Pool cover with solar panels works great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejorapido Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Pool with cover only, solar panels off for last two days, 87 degrees this morning. Panels on at noon, 90 degrees now. If you don't run the pump at night and keep a cover on you will find that there are only a few weeks a year when you can't swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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