Heating advice

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Short, useful guides written to help you decide, not to sell you the biggest box. Each one ends with a next step.

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Heat pump or gas: which suits how you swim?

Choose a heat pump if you want to keep the pool warm for a long season at a lower running cost. Choose gas if you swim occasionally, need fast heat, or are heating a spa.

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What does it cost to heat a pool?

Why a single number is never right, and what actually moves the cost.

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How long does it take to warm a pool?

Warm-up is a volume problem first and a heater problem second.

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Do pool covers really reduce running costs?

Short answer: usually yes. Long answer: it depends how many hours it stays on.

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How to size a pool heater properly

Bigger is not always better, but too small is always disappointing.

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Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane: three very different pool seasons

Same country, different heating questions.

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Heat pump vs solar pool heating

Two different ways to use the weather, and a decision shaped by your roof, climate and swimming plans.

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Heating a pool through an Australian winter

Possible for many pools. More demanding in cold weather. Worth planning before buying.

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Do pool heat pumps need three-phase power?

Sometimes. The model’s specification sheet and a licensed electrician decide, not a rule of thumb.

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Where to put a pool heat pump: noise, airflow and placement

Where the unit goes affects airflow, comfort, servicing and the neighbours. Choose the spot before delivery.

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What temperature should you heat a pool to?

There is no single right number, but there are useful guideposts. Every extra degree changes the heating job.

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Running a pool heat pump on rooftop solar

Daytime heating can make good use of your solar electricity, but a timer does not guarantee free heat.

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