Pool Heaters: A Quick Comparison

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:04:42 +0000

The following table provides a quick overview for the three main types of above ground pool heaters: gas heaters, heat pumps and solar heaters. The quantifying terms (low, moderate and high) are used relative to these heaters for a quick comparison. Please review the more detailed guides for pool heaters for a better description and understanding of each type.

Pool Heaters Comparison Summary

	Gas Heaters	Electric Heat Pumps	Solar Heaters
Purchase Cost	Low	High	Moderate-High
Installation Cost	Moderate	Moderate	High
Operating Cost	Moderate	High	Low
Maintenance	Moderate	Low	Low
Siting	Access to Gas	Low	Space and Solar Radiation Dependent
Life	Short	Moderate	Long

Can I convert a natural gas pool heater to propane?

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:49:57 +0000

Rosanne asked:

I have found a used 250,000 BTU Hayward pool heater that I'd like to use to heat our pool. It's a natural gas fired unit, but I'd like to use propane instead. I understand that you can convert natural gas pool heaters to propane, but I don't know what is involved. Do I need an additional part? Any help is appreciated.

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Pool Heaters: A Quick Comparison

Can I convert a natural gas pool heater to propane?