A radiator is very small area compared to the volume of a pool so I don't think it would add much heat at all. The numbers don't add up. It is all about surface area with solar. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
Re: novel method of pool heating
A radiator is very small area compared to the volume of a pool so I don't think it would add much heat at all. The numbers don't add up. It is all about surface area with solar. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
Mark
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Re: novel method of pool heating
Yea.... I am buying a new heater this year... Wish there was a good alternative. Can live with 'em, can't live without 'em...
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