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** Erect a tarpaulin.  
** Erect a tarpaulin.  
** Deciduous trees are ideal for shade in summer and free access for the sun in winter, ''but'' also make a lot of work cleaning the leaves out of the pool. Covering the pool when most of the leaves are falling is a partial solution, but this option is only for very tidy, organized personalities who don't have trouble keeping up with the cleaning!  
** Deciduous trees are ideal for shade in summer and free access for the sun in winter, ''but'' also make a lot of work cleaning the leaves out of the pool. Covering the pool when most of the leaves are falling is a partial solution, but this option is only for very tidy, organized personalities who don't have trouble keeping up with the cleaning!  
*If you want to keep the pool warmer during winter:
** Use gas or solar pool heater. Solar pool heating systems are relatively cheap and highly efficient. <ref name="Solar Poll Heating System">https://www.superiorsolar.com.au/solar-pool-heater-guide/</ref>
**Use pool covers


== Notes and references ==
== Notes and references ==

Revision as of 00:54, 31 July 2018

Swimming pools are a big consumer of water, and also of energy, especially if heated.


Tips

  • Use a swimming pool cover, for water conservation, and to reduce heating bills. Evaporation is the largest source of energy loss in swimming pools.
  • If you want to keep the pool cooler in a hot climate:
    • Consider the placement of the pool when building, to maximize shade.
    • Erect a tarpaulin.
    • Deciduous trees are ideal for shade in summer and free access for the sun in winter, but also make a lot of work cleaning the leaves out of the pool. Covering the pool when most of the leaves are falling is a partial solution, but this option is only for very tidy, organized personalities who don't have trouble keeping up with the cleaning!
  • If you want to keep the pool warmer during winter:
    • Use gas or solar pool heater. Solar pool heating systems are relatively cheap and highly efficient. [1]
    • Use pool covers


Notes and references

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See also


External links

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