crazy idea - what kind of pipes to use?

[duraleigh]

Hi, Kevin,

I will heat my pool with wood this fall. It's quite a bit more complex than you're describing but your's would work. I doubt the details are intersting to others so PM me if you have further interest in discussing it....I've done quite a bit of research before deciding on my system.

[Waterworks]

I would use a real heat exchanger. I've installed a couple stainless steel heat exchangers in the last couple months. The ones I've used would allow for a 1" connection to be plumbed with your steam or hot-water source and 1.5" connections for your pool piping. My cost on these units was only $425 and with 180 degree supply-water they provide 70,000 BTU's. I'll go have a look at the brand names for you tomorrow. Regular PVC pipe is rated up to 150 degrees; if you think the water in your pipes will be warmer than that, use CPVC, which is rated to about 210. If you have more questions, let me know.

Brad
www.waterworkspools.com

[MarkC]

Here is what I would use but there not cheap. http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/.../9237/cid/2181
They are titanium heat exchangers. They are plumbed for 2" pipe (the water to and from your pool) the heated water from your boiler would go through the 1" titanium coil that is inside. Titanium is very resistant to corrosion.

[Waterworks]

This is the type that were spec'd on a couple recent jobs of mine - http://heatexchangers.ca/pl.html#pool . They are stainless steel and will not last as long as titanium, but are about 1/5th the price. The same company also sells a titanium version.

Brad

[haeffnkr]

Thanks for all the replies so far.
Will aluminum or copper pipe hurt my pool/water balance/chemicals?
Stainless is a safe I assume?

thanks Kevin

[MarkC]

It's not that copper will hurt your pool chemistry more likely the pool water chemistry can corrode the copper if the pH get too low.