from Ken in Green Bay, WI:
#218
How much energy can be saved by lowering the temperature on an indoor pool? Is there both pool heating and ventilation/dehumidification savings?
You can save energy heating the pool and on ventilating the area.
Yes, by lowering the water temperature or bringing the air and water temperatures closer together, less energy will be needed to heat the water. The exact amount of energy savings depends on a number of different factors including: surface area and volume of water in the pool, temperature rise of the water, type of fuel, and efficiency of the equipment heating the water, and others. Another key to energy savings for indoor pools is to reduce evaporation. Less evaporation saves on pool heating, ventilation and dehumidification costs.
For more details please contact your pool installer/contractor. If you have a swimming pool in a school, hotel or multi-family property, Focus on Energy can also help.
Published Friday, May 08, 2009