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re: Pool Chiller Purchase
Posted on 4/13/24 at 9:30 pm to TDTOM
Posted on 4/13/24 at 9:30 pm to TDTOM
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This is exactly what I am thinking. I just need someone reputable to do it for me.
You run it over night to circulate the water when the air is cooler, you won’t notice anything but the sound of the fountain and it doesn’t have to be pvc.
It’s good for reducing temps 5-7 degrees.
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:11 am to tide06
It sounds like I am going to go with a heater/chiller combo. Obviously, it is more money, but everyone I have spoken to tells me the glacier chiller is nothing but trouble and not nearly as effective. Here is my question for anyone who might know. Is one particular brand better than the other? So far I have been quoted on a Pentair, Hayward, and a Rheem. Thanks.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 1:40 pm to TDTOM
Is there one of these with a smaller footprint.
Entering third summer with pool. First year it got too hot too soon and stayed too long. Last summer I started running pump only at night and when we were in the pool. We only lost two or three weeks out of the entire summer with it being too hot. I felt like the still water helped to insulate the pool water at the bottom, then turned pump on after temps got below 90 with fountains and bubbler all on full go. I will try that schedule again this year.
But nowadays I think I would gain more swim days with a heater.
Entering third summer with pool. First year it got too hot too soon and stayed too long. Last summer I started running pump only at night and when we were in the pool. We only lost two or three weeks out of the entire summer with it being too hot. I felt like the still water helped to insulate the pool water at the bottom, then turned pump on after temps got below 90 with fountains and bubbler all on full go. I will try that schedule again this year.
But nowadays I think I would gain more swim days with a heater.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 1:56 pm to tigerfoot
They all seem to be the size of an A/C unit.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 2:13 pm to TDTOM
I have an AquaComfort Heat/Cool. I have basic white plaster so I rarely need to run the chiller, but it does work wonderfully the handful of times I've used it.
I use the heat function a good bit in spring and fall to extend swim season. I honestly rarely see much of a difference in electric bill.
I use the heat function a good bit in spring and fall to extend swim season. I honestly rarely see much of a difference in electric bill.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 3:28 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Just get some fountains which hook up to your filter/pump jets. Run it overnight, makes all the difference in the world on hot days.
This is the way. I aimed mine to spray over the surface as far as I could without it spraying outside of the pool. It lowered the temps 10-15 degrees (almost too cold early in the day).
Amazon link
Posted on 4/16/24 at 8:52 pm to Antib551
How much are y’all paying to have these heat/cool units added post initial installation? I’m thinking this is going to be my route. But also need to dig in on running it without any automation unless I end up doing that at the same time.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:45 am to billjamin
Digging back through my contract it was $5,200 back in 2017.
I have Pentair Intelliflo variable speed pump that I run 24/7 on various speeds throughout the day. The heat/cool unit kicks on automatically even on my lowest speed program (1300rpms) when the filter is clean. I don't have any actual automation outside of the speed settings programmed directly into the pump.
I have Pentair Intelliflo variable speed pump that I run 24/7 on various speeds throughout the day. The heat/cool unit kicks on automatically even on my lowest speed program (1300rpms) when the filter is clean. I don't have any actual automation outside of the speed settings programmed directly into the pump.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 8:55 am to DougProto
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This is the way. I aimed mine to spray over the surface as far as I could without it spraying outside of the pool. It lowered the temps 10-15 degrees (almost too cold early in the day).
I had one of them, but added a second last year during the hot summer we had. Made a huge difference. Ran all night and it really dropped the temp.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 9:25 am to TDTOM
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It sounds like I am going to go with a heater/chiller combo. Obviously, it is more money, but everyone I have spoken to tells me the glacier chiller is nothing but trouble and not nearly as effective.
This is not my experience at all. I'm in south Louisiana. We have a Glacier chiller and it works great. I think a lot of people that complain about them have unreasonable expectations. A chiller is not going to keep your pool at 80 degrees if it's 110 outside.
Are you referring to a heat pump? If so, I'd have a talk with your builder/installer about the heat pump's ability. My experience is that they are nearly worthless when it comes to heating when it's really cold, which is a deal breaker for me because I use the spa in the winter. I.E. I'm more concerned with the heater's ability to heat than the chiller's ability to chill, if a choice had to be made.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 11:39 am to TDTOM
Plant a shade tree.
I'm not just being obnoxious. We have a large tree that usually covers half the pool in shade and there are no days when it is too hot to swim.
I'm not just being obnoxious. We have a large tree that usually covers half the pool in shade and there are no days when it is too hot to swim.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 4:07 pm to TDTOM
Brandon Miller, Cajun Pools, he did mine, no complaints, Phone: (337) 228-7665
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:22 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Just get some fountains which hook up to your filter/pump jets. Run it overnight, makes all the difference in the world on hot days.
This, more or less. We have one that attaches to the old Polaris output and probably does around 6-8 degree difference, mid summer, which is pretty significant.
Plus the spot in the water where the spray lands is actually chilly to float through.
2 cent.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:27 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
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What temperature differential can it achieve? I was always under the impression that any cooling for a pool was either insanely expensive or didn't really provide more than a couple of degrees of cooling.
I’m sure the factors affect it wildly like early season vs mid summer vs late fall, and then if winter warming is desired. We haven’t added yet but thought about it.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:33 pm to LSUdubai
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I live in an extremely hot climate
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LSUdubai
Checks out.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:37 pm to DickTater
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Very efficient cost wise …only 6-7$ a day to run it
$180-$210 a month isn’t nothing though.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:42 pm to DougProto
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Amazon link
Same as mine except a single thing not double.
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I aimed mine to spray over the surface as far as I could without it spraying outside of the pool.
Ahh. That’s why we’re here folks. Didn’t think about doing that. Was just doing a standard up and down.
Thanks.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:48 pm to vistajay
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Plant a shade tree.
And everything from that tree is going right into the pool. Maybe there’s some types of trees that aren’t as bad?
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:47 am to Havoc
Yea sure, but no need to heat/cool the pool for 31 days a month …
It’s pretty quick, would just do an overnight run friday-sat…so maybe 50-70 hrs a week …
Midweek you can suck it up for a little warmer water
Other problem with a glacier is water chemistry …a fast rise in Ph due to intense aeration of the water …would be adding a lot of acid often
It’s pretty quick, would just do an overnight run friday-sat…so maybe 50-70 hrs a week …
Midweek you can suck it up for a little warmer water
Other problem with a glacier is water chemistry …a fast rise in Ph due to intense aeration of the water …would be adding a lot of acid often
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:54 am to DickTater
I found someone who can do it for what I consider a reasonable price. Probably going to pull the trigger next week.
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