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CONTROLLING HEAT LOSS
A good way to control heat loss is to slow the wind
speed through your pool area by placing plants such as
shrubs or bushes around the pool's perimeter. Plants
will break up the air flow and diffuse the wind speed.
If the pool area is to be fenced in, choose a wood shadow
box type design.
A solid type fence or wall does not act as a good wind
break. They tend to create a wind spoil (vortex) across
the water surface increasing air turbulence and heat loss.
Pools located in windy areas such as water front, golf
courses or open fields will experience greater heat loss.
COVERS SAVE TIME & MONEY
As discussed on the previous page, the greatest heat loss
is at the water surface. The very best way to reduce
heat loss (and operational cost), is to cover the pool or
spa.
Covering the pool or spa during the initial heat up time
will help the pool get to the desired temperature much
faster. If properly used, a cover can lower your total
operating costs as much as 50%. Covers reduce evapo-
ration, thus you will save on pool chemicals and fill
water usage as well.
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SPAS HEATING TIPS
It is strongly suggested that you use a cover during the
initial heat up time. This will save time as well as elec-
trical costs.
When heating a spa make sure that there are no air
bubbles coming from the air blower or hydrotherapy
air inlets. The air bubbles will dissipate the heat into
the air and prolong the heating time.
Electric air blowers inject cooler outside air into the
spa and will lower the temperature. You can shorten the
heating time of your spa by shutting off any air injec-
tion devices until the spa is up to the desired tempera-
ture.
If you have any health problems, high blood pressure
etc., consult a doctor before using a hot water spa. You
should get out of the spa and cool off every fifteen min-
utes. Do not consume alcoholic beverages while using
the spa. To prevent drowning, do not use the cover while
in the spa.
Using a pool cover can be somewhat cumbersome but
they are worth the trouble in regards to the great cost
savings. Covers are sometimes referred to as blankets
or solar blankets.
TYPICAL POOL BLANKET & ROLLER
WARNING
NEVER SWIM WITH POOL COVER ON. Swim-
mers can tangle easily in the pool cover and subse-
quently may result in drowning. See manufacturer's
Safety Precautions before using.