Solar swimming pool heating is more practical now than it’s ever been before. Given the concern over global warming and the environment, it should be the preferred way of pool heating.

Since most people closer pools for the winter solar pool heating systems don’t need to be designed to operate in freezing weather. This makes them simpler and less expensive to construct. Depending on where you live, the payback time can be less than a year, meaning that the money you’ll save compared to using gas or electricity to heat your pool will pay for the solar heater within a year.

The concept behind a solar swimming pool heater is simple: circulate the pool water through a long hose exposed to the sun and the sun will warm it.

Solar swimming pool heaters require little additional equipment. Pools are ready require a circulating pump and filter. With a solar system, a solar heating panel is installed rather than a gas or electric heater.

Because most the of the expensive parts of the system (the pumps, filters, etc.) are required anyway, there is little cost differential in using a solar heater. However a solar heater continues to save money year in and year out.

If you’ve ever seen the water in a garden hose warmed by the sun you’re familiar with the principle behind solar hot water heaters.

A do-it-yourselfer could make a workable solar pool heater simply by coiling a long length of black plastic piping, placing it in a sunny spot and connecting it to the pool system. if you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, you could do it that way. Most pool owners use a commercially produced package.

Commercially produced systems generally look better than homemade and are more efficient..

Using a solar swimming pool heating system is a win-win situation. you be able to enjoy your pool even more while saving money and helping the environment. You can keep your pool along with a clear conscience.