Do you have a nice swimming pool in your yard and you would like to increase its temperature by a few degrees for the summer season? Here are some simple, practical and, for the most part, free tips that will help you gain a few degrees of heat. Why swim in cold water when you can float in warm, comfortable water so easily? With these tips, you’ll be able to get the most out of your pool with the kids, your spouse and your friends.
1. Heat your pool with a black pipe
You can heat your pool with 3/4 inch black pipes. It is possible to increase the temperature of your water by 5 to 8 degrees.
How to do it:
- Install hundreds of feet of pipes in a circle or spiral form.
- Put it on the roof of your house or on the top of your shed. The goal is to capture as much heat from the sun rays.
2. Steps to build your water heater
Here is a video that explains in details how to build your water heater.
3. Choose the right kind of pipe
It is essential to select the right pipe size to make a good solar water heater. Do not exceed 3/4 inches (otherwise the water will not be hot enough). It is also essential to wind a minimum of 150 meters (if you can, wind a minimum of 200 meters) of black hose.
4. Choose a solar cover
Of course, if you want to keep your pool warm on cold nights, buy a pool cover or a solar cover. This fabric is simply perfect to keep the water warm or to warm it up a bit at the same time! The sun hits the cover and the water instantly benefits from the heat it creates.
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