If you are looking for an effective and affordable way to make your swimming pool enjoyable year-round, a solar pool heating system is an ideal option. By keeping your pool water temperature warm, you not only extend your swimming season but gain more use of your pool as well. But, did you know that your solar pool heater is practically unusable without a controller?

If the solar collectors are the heart and the pump is the muscle of a solar pool heating system, then undoubtedly, the solar controller is the brains of the operation. This unit controls the water temperature and then directs the system when it should and shouldn’t be active. Read more →

Spring has sprung and the summer days are right around the corner. If you already have solar pool heating installed at your home, you are one of the lucky ones who can use their swimming pools as much as they want during these mild sunny days, regardless of the outside temperature. So, the approaching hot months should not be an issue for you. But what if you have avoided dipping into your swimming pool throughout the entire winter season as the water was just too cold for you to enjoy a swim? How do you ensure your solar pool heater is still works smoothly and efficiently in the lazy spring and summer afternoons after being switched off over winter?
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The spring and summer seasons are right around the corner and if you already have installed a solar pool heating system, you’re one of the lucky ones who can get almost year-round use of your pool, so the approaching hot months shouldn’t be an issue for you. Having said that, this change of seasons is probably a good time to give thought to some solar pool heating maintenance to ensure your solar pool heating is working smoothly and efficiently after the windy, cold and wet winter.

When conducting solar pool heating maintenance, here’s what you need to look for:

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So you have your swimming pool but it’s just too cold to go swimming in. This seems to be the case as we move into the colder months. The suns out but there’s that chill in the air and the water and it’s just too cold to swim in. Have you thought of heating your swimming pool with a pool heat pump? I know your probably thinking, hang on a minute this is going to be expensive! Well read on because the Astralpool heat pump could be the cost effective solution you’re looking for.

The AstralPool range of heat pumps has been designed to heat swimming pool at the lowest operating costs possible. The technology behind heat pumps is not new, in fact they have been around for a decade now and with the recent inclusion of modern technologies you can now be swimming in your pool all year round!

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Thinking about heating your swimming pool? Here’s some handy information about combination pool heating systems and why these pool heating systems are the ultimate pool heating option for your swimming pool.

Why not utilise the cost-effective strategies of the Sun to heat up your pool instead?

Solar pool heating is one of the best applications for solar technology. Simple and relatively inexpensive closed loop systems allow your pool to be constantly filtrated with naturally warm water.  Using the power of the Sun has never been easier in heating your swimming pool.

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A gas pool heater will keep your swimming pool at its desired temperature all year long

Going swimming is perhaps the best way to beat the summer heat. But what happens when temperatures start to drop? No more swimming? Well, no! If you love to swim, any day of the year can be your day to ‘splash around’ in your pool. To achieve this all you need is an efficient pool heating system.

Although there are different varieties of swimming pool heating systems available in the market today (electric heaters, pool heat pumps, solar heaters, etc.), pool gas heaters continue to be the first choice among most Australian pool owners.

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When we introduce our solar pool heating systems, we immediately disclose that we only use commercial grade high-performance PVC. This is so you know that we only provide high-quality pool heating systems that are durable, cost-efficient and guarantee long-term use.

Disadvantages of EPDM Rubber

There are other solar pool heating systems available on the market, particularly EPDM synthetic rubber. However, with our knowledge of performance and reliability, we do not use EPDM rubber due to its many disadvantages. EPDM or ethylene propylene diene monomer is a widely used artificial rubber made from ethylene and propylene. It has been used since the 1960s and has kept its popularity due to being cheaper than thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), another thermoplastic waterproof material.

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There is a lot to gain from investing in a pool for your home. One way to maximise the benefits of your pool is by installing a pool heating system. This opens your pool for use almost anytime of the year and for multiple purposes.

One of the things you can do in your pool is hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy or aquatic exercise is a form of physical therapy that utilises movements in water to improve health and overall well-being. Hydrotherapy can be external which includes immersing the body in water or internal which includes irrigation treatments. It is often used by athletes to help maintain their fitness.

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When it comes to pool temperature, the proverbial saying different strokes for different folks holds true.

While some like a refreshing swim in cool water, others like their dip warm and relaxing. Indeed, there is no such thing as a consensus on the subject of pool temperature. The recommended temperature is generally between 26 and 28 degrees. However, various studies have presented evidence of the advantages of swimming in water outside this range.

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Many Australian homes have invested in pool heating systems but there are various types from which to choose. Pool heaters that use solar technology, specifically, are becoming increasingly popular due to their energy savings and cost-efficient features.

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