How Do Pool Heat Exchangers Work?

Pool heat exchangers provide an efficient way to regulate the temperature of your swimming pool. They are used in various applications, including Jacuzzis, whirlpools, and chlorinated pools. You’ll need to understand how they work to find the right type of heat exchanger for your pool. You should also know that a good exchanger will save you money.

A heat exchanger is an assembly of two or more tubes that are linked together. The internal tubing stack has baffles to create turbulence, which helps improve heat transfer efficiency. It is usually made from cupronickel, a copper-nickel alloy with natural chemical corrosion resistance.

The evaporator coil contains a liquid refrigerant, which absorbs heat from the outside air. The refrigerant then passes through a compressor, which increases its pressure and creates a warm gas. The warm gas is then fed into the condenser. The condenser contains a thermal expansion valve, which reduces the pressure. This decreases the temperature of the refrigerant. When the refrigerant leaves the heat exchanger, it returns to its liquid form.

A heat exchanger is a crucial component of any heating system. It ensures the correct temperature of your pool water. It is important to use a professional to install the unit correctly. If you don’t, you’ll end up with a malfunctioning unit. It’s also important to keep the pressure high enough in the pool so that the refrigerant can expand and contract in a manner that allows for proper temperature control.

Heat exchangers come in a wide variety of designs. Sometimes, they use an indirect system where the heat is transferred to a second fluid. These devices are usually used in larger pools. They are designed to capture the winter sun lower in the sky. When the sun is not shining, the heated fluid can be pumped to a standby boiler in the heating system.

In addition to a heat exchanger, a pool pump will be needed to keep the water flowing. This will help the refrigerant to absorb heat, which is necessary to heat the pool. The pump will also maintain the pressure of the water. This can be done using electricity or an external source of energy.