How Do You Install A Swimming Pool Heater?
Even on a warm day, most swimmers simply have to brace for impact and jump straight into the frigid pool water. After enduring the cold water for a while, your body adjusts to the temperature, and the water becomes tolerable–but usually not completely enjoyable. The addition of a pool heater makes getting into a pool like stepping into a bathtub. The temperature can be adjusted as desired, and no longer do you have to spend your entire swim shivering or staying moving just to keep from feeling cold. While installing a commercial pool heater may not be entirely easy, it can be done by the handy homeowner in a few hours. Follow these steps to complete this home project. Prepare a level surface for the heater next to the pool equipment. If possible, the heater should be placed on a cement slab to ensure that it is located on solid ground. Since most pool heaters are powered by gas, it will need to be located close to a gas line, or have a gas line ran to its location. Unpack the heater a