Pool heaters Intex: characteristics and selection

It is up to each owner of his own pool, who chooses an instantaneous or solar water heater, to decide which water heating is better. The variety of models and design options is really great. To understand which Intex pool heater is suitable for each specific case, a detailed study of all existing means for increasing the water temperature will help.

A water heater for a pool is a device that allows you to bring the water parameters to acceptable values, allowing you to swim and relax without risk to health. Normally, this figure should not be lower than +22 degrees, but even in an artificial reservoir, the process of temperature rise is very slow., and overnight the liquid inevitably cools down. Special equipment helps to obtain the desired results. For example, the Intex pool heater easily copes with this task, gradually increasing the temperature of the aquatic environment.

The main features of Intex pool water heaters are as follows.

1. Availability of models with different power ratings. The simplest ones are designed for use in inflatable pools and children's baths. The more expensive ones are designed for outdoor and indoor use. They help maintain a constant temperature regime within specified limits.
2. Low heating rate. In flowing ones, it is from 0.5 to 1.5 degrees per hour. Solar models need to be in contact with UV rays for 5-6 hours a day to work effectively.
3. The presence of electrical power. All heaters have it, except for autonomous solar accumulators.
4. The temperature range of the working environment is from +16 to +35 degrees. Some models allow you to heat water up to +40. But when used in an outdoor pool, the power consumption will be too high.
5. Ease of installation. Heaters are installed outside, and special blankets are immersed inside the pool. There is no need to waste time on a long deployment of a communications network.
6. Availability and compatibility. The manufacturer always indicates a list of current pool models that can be heated with a specific device. The cost of a product depends on its capacity and complexity.
7. The need for use without people in the pool. This does not apply to solar powered models.
8. Connection to a circulation pump. Without it, only the veil functions. All other options require maintaining a certain intensity of water flow.

All Intex pool heaters can be divided into several categories based on the method of increasing the water temperature and some other characteristics. It can be an eco-friendly solar heater or an electric heater with a continuous circulation of the medium.

The easiest and most economical option for a children's or summer cottage pool. Solar blanket from Intex can be used together with a circulating flow heater or stand alone. It has a special cellular structure that accelerates the release of heat by refracting the sun's rays.In clear sunny weather, 6-8 hours are enough for the water to warm up for swimming.

At Intex, this type of heater is made in a proprietary blue-blue color. You can choose a compatible model of a solar blanket for each option and shape of the pool - from round to square. The density of matter increases with increasing area. The solar blanket is convenient to use - you do not need to fix it on the base, it forms a greenhouse effect, accelerating water heating, and reduces heat transfer at night. The set includes a bag for storing the accessory.

This category includes Intex Solar Mat, which has tubing for fluid circulation inside. They are black, absorb heat well, and are connected to a filter pump. The mats are located outside the pool, in an area of ​​maximum sunlight intensity. First they heat up, then the water circulation starts. During the day, the temperature rises from +3 to +5 degrees Celsius.

The number of mats measuring 120 × 120 cm per pool is calculated based on the displacement and volume. For example, round pools with a diameter of 183 and 244 cm are enough for 1 piece, for a diameter of 12 inches (366 cm) you need 2, for 15 inches - 3 or 4 depending on the depth. After using the rugs, the liquid from the tubes must be drained. Do not lay the product directly on the ground on top of the plants - it is better to prepare a substrate for it in order to avoid contact with an aggressive plant environment.

It is compatible with pools up to a diameter of 457 cm in the Easy Set Pool range and up to 366 cm in the Frame Pools range. For operation, a connection to a filter pump with a capacity of at least 1893 l / h is required. The average heating intensity is 1 degree per hour. The most popular model of such a heater, Intex, has an index of 28684. Its power is 3 kW, the device operates on a regular household power supply, it is compatible with a solar blanket - this way you can increase the heating rate of the medium.

This category of equipment appeared in the Intex range in 2017. Heat pump Intex 28614 weighs 68 kg, housed in a steel case. The heat exchanger is made of titanium, the working flow of water should be 2.5 m3 / h, the power of the unit is 8.5 kW, it needs to be connected to a three-phase network. This option will easily heat water in indoor and outdoor pools with a capacity of 10 to 22 m3, it can be controlled from the LCD panel on the body. It takes about 9 hours to increase the water temperature by 5 degrees in a 16 m3 pool.

When choosing the means by which water can be heated in an outdoor pool of an inflatable or frame type, it is important to consider the following points.

• Equipment power. The minimum figures for electric models are 3 kW. This load is sufficient for the household power supply. If the indicator exceeds 5 kW, you will need to connect to a 3-phase network (380V) - you need to get permission for it, install additional equipment.

• Desired temperature range. It depends on who is going to swim: children need indicators of +29 degrees Celsius and above. For adults, a temperature of +22 degrees is enough. Even solar storage devices can provide it.

• Indicators of the working pressure of the flow. It is measured in m3 / h and is very important for the correct redistribution of heat energy. The most undemanding will be solar rugs. The heat pump requires a fairly high water circulation rate. Flow models have average indicators.

• Additional functions. Here, first of all, it should be about ensuring security.Important options include a flow sensor that turns off the electrical device when the pressure or head of the liquid drops. A sensor for protecting the system from overheating, and a thermostat, which allows you to automatically turn off the equipment when the desired water temperature is reached, will be useful.

• Difficulty in service. In the absence of engineering and technical skills, it is better to choose models with the simplest device. For example, Intex solar storage mats allow any person to cope with the task.

• Types of materials used. If we are talking about a model with a heat exchanger, it is worth considering exclusively metal options. The body and the entire structure must also be strong and reliable. It is optimal if it is stainless steel. Plastic is used in the manufacture of flow-through heating systems. It is quite fragile, in winter it needs to be stored at room temperature, but is not afraid of moisture, suitable for outdoor use without restrictions.

• Pool dimensions. The larger they are, the more efficient the equipment should be. Energy efficient solar cells will not be efficient enough when used in large baths. These low-performance options are only suitable for compact family pools.

For information on how to install an Intex electric pool heater, see the following video.