Gas pool-heating is a popular choice with pool-owners, for excellent reasons, and is definitely one to consider if you already have a natural gas supply to
your property
Basically they are the same as a central heating boiler, plus a heat-exchanger to transfer the heat into the pool-water
Gas heaters warm a pool quickly, and fairly efficiently, but it is vital that they are installed by a qualified gas engineer in accordance with the appropriate gas regulations
Using a gas-fired heater with an electric heater running on an economy tariff at night is more economic than relying on gas alone
Certikin Gas-fired Pool Heater
If in any doubt as to the competence of the installer, ask to see their up-to-date Certification. A qualified, Professional Gas Installer will not be offended by this - they want to weed out the cowboys in their Industry
Warning: - Don't take any chances with installation because an incorrectly installed, or incorrectly vented, gas heater can release carbon monoxide (CO) and prolonged exposure to CO kills. That would be a bad start to any pool-party
Please don't be scared off by the warning above - gas heaters are very well understood technology and they work perfectly well. A correctly installed gas boiler is perfectly safe. There are millions of them working away, right this minute, in complete safety
Gas Pool Heaters Pros
- Fairly efficient, particularly if coupled with an off-peak electric heater
- Heat a pool swiftly
- Fairly economic to run (but don't forget to use your pool-cover)
- Quiet in operation
- Reliable
- Can run on natural gas or Propane
Gas Pool Heaters Cons
- Installation must be done by a Professional - i.e. this is not a DIY job
- Professional installers don't work cheap
- Ditto for any servicing or repairs required
- Running costs depend upon gas prices - which can vary seasonally
- Storage are required for at least 2 gas bottles if you're using Propane
- Older models of gas heaters can be inefficient
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