Winterizing Pool Heat Pump

Determine your desired swimming pool temperature.

Winterizing pool heat pump.

Winterizing is a process whereas a heat pump is prepared for freezing conditions. In areas where freezing conditions are a rare and brief occurrence the water filtration system must be permitted to run continuously throughout the freeze period. To calculate an approximate heater size for an outdoor swimming pool follow these steps. Winterize the filter and pump.

This is video 7 in my series on swimming pool winterization. If you would like to see the other videos that discuss how to winterize each component of your pool pump filter heater skimmer returns and pipes you can find this here. Taking the extra time to properly winterize your hayward pool pump can save you. Winterizing your swimming pool helps to protect the equipment from damage during the cold winter months.

250 500. It s a pretty straightforward process. By following this guide to properly winterize an above ground pool you should have a worry free spring opening next season. If solar heating is out of the question but you want a heated pool most of the day use a heat pump.

Standard sizes include 3 5 hp 75 000 btu 5 hp 100 000 btu and 6 hp 125 000 btu. 350 950 ongoing costs. Move the valve handle at the top of the filter to the winter position. 2 400 4 600 installation.

While you can winterize your pool with mostly items you have. One of the lesser pool closing concerns is packing away the filter and pump. Completely remove all drain plugs to drain and remove the pool pump chlorinator if you have one and all the hoses. Will not get pools as warm as other heating options.

This video talks about how to properly winterize a swimming pool heater. Make sure all water is drained from the pump by removing the pump from the filter base remove the clear strainer lid and turn the pump upside down to let all of the water out. Heat pumps maintain constant pool temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees. If your pool pump is full of water and the temperature drops below freezing the freezing water will expand causing damage to your pump and other equipment.