How to size a pool heater.
Electric pool heater sizing chart.
Up to 300 sq ft.
Determine what temperature you d like the pool water to be.
Surface area x temperature difference x 12 where surface area is the area of the pool in square feet temperature difference is the result of desired pool temperature current pool temperature and 12 is our constant number based on the assumption that wind speed is around 3 5 miles per hour.
1 the volume of your pool 2 the temperature of the water you like to swim in.
Heater size in btu hr.
The most important thing about purchasing a pool heater is determining the correct size for your above ground pool.
Use the following formula to get started.
Surface area of pool.
10 000 gals to 20 000 gals.
Choosing the right size gas heater for your pool or spa is no quick decision as there are quite a number of factors to consider.
Degree rise expectations based on pool size and heater size.
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Determining the correct size will save you money as a pool heater with the correct amount of btus will limit the overall run time and reduce your electric bill throughout the season more importantly throughout the colder months when you would like to use your heater the most.
Sizing and buying a pool heater is more complicated than just knowing how big your pool is.
200 300 btu heaters.
In order to make an informed decision about what size of pool heater you should get you will need to know the following information.
Pool heater sizing considerations.