Swimming pool air-conditioning

Swimming pool heating: Enjoy swimming all year round at the ideal temperature

Pool heating is the perfect solution to extend the swimming season, improve comfort and get the most out of your installation. It is expensive to have a pool for only 3 months of the year. Make your pool the center of your leisure. Heating allows you to enjoy it during more months of the year.

Whether by means of heat pumps, heat exchangers, solar panels or other systems, keeping the water at a pleasant temperature for more months of the year is possible. At Quimipool we have a wide range of heating solutions adapted to all types of swimming pools: outdoor, indoor, in-ground, prefabricated or removable. In addition, we supply thermal or louver covers.

why choose a pool heating system?

• Extended season of use: you can enjoy your pool from early spring to late autumn, and even all year round if it is covered.
• Greater comfort and well-being: temperature-controlled water is ideal for the elderly, small children or users with thermal sensitivity.
• Revaluation of the outdoor space: a heated pool turns the garden into a more functional and attractive room.
• Versatility in use: also useful for water sports, hydrotherapy or rehabilitation.
• Combination with clean energies: some systems can take advantage of renewable sources such as solar energy or aerothermal energy.

how do pool heating systems work?

Heating systems are integrated into the pool's hydraulic circuit, generally after the filter, and heat the water in a gradual and controlled manner.

• Heat pumps: they extract heat from the air and transfer it to the water. They are efficient and easy to install. Many include inverter technology.
• Heat exchangers: use an external source such as boilers or aerothermics. Fast and stable.
• Solar thermal panels: ecological, they take advantage of the sun, but their performance depends on the climate.
• Electric heaters: easy to install, recommended for small pools or specific uses.

In all cases, it is recommended to use a thermal cover to reduce heat loss.

Main characteristics

Available types of heating systems:

• Heat pumps: standard or inverter, from 5 to 35 kW.
• Heat exchangers: plate, shell and tube, double circuit.
• Solar systems: rigid or flexible panels.
• Electric heaters: from 3 to 18 kW, single or three-phase.

Compatibility:

• For pools with saline or traditional chlorination.
• Integration with home automation.

Materials:

• Titanium, stainless steel or anticorrosive polymers.

Control and efficiency:

• Digital panels, Wi-Fi, programming and sensors.
• COP up to 6.

Comparison between systems

Buying Guide: Which system is best for you?

Here are the main systems and which one is the most recommended option.

1. Heat pump

• High COP, low consumption.
• Compatible with solar panels.
• Works well in cold climates.

Recommendation: ideal for residential pools.

2. Heat exchanger

• Easy and quick installation.
• Ideal in cold areas.

Cons: Requires external heat source.

3. Electric heater

• Compact, accurate, easy installation.

Cons: high energy cost.

4. Solar panels

• Renewable and economical.

Cons: weather dependent.

General Recommendation

• Large pools: heat pump with photovoltaic.
• Small pools: heater or exchanger.
• Cold climates: exchanger + boiler.
• Sustainable projects: heat pump + solar.

Explanation of technical terms

• COP: energy efficiency.
• Inverter: adjusts power.
• Plate heat exchanger: transfers heat without mixing fluids.
• Titanium: corrosion resistant.
• Digital thermostat: regulates temperature.
• Flow sensor: protects the equipment.