How to Connect the Pool Heater to the Filter
Swimming pool heaters are responsible for heating the water. The heater is installed outside of your pool between the pool and the pool filter. The pump pushes water through the pool filter, into the water heater where the water is heated, and back into the pool. Adding a pool heater to your pool plumbing system only takes a few steps and will increase your swimming time in the pool.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Pool heater
- Leveling tool
- Cylinder blocks
- PVC piping
- Small saw or cutting blade
- PVC compound (optional)
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Test the water with a pH test kit and add the necessary chemicals to balance the water. It's important that the water be balanced before you begin installation of the pool heater.
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Turn off the pool pump and for added safety disconnect from the power outlet. Clean the pool filter and skimmer of all debris.
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Locate a spot for the pool heater. The pool heater should be on level ground about three or four feet away from the pool filter. Use a leveling tool to be sure the area is level.
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Attach a PVC pipe from the pool filter return valve to the inlet valve on the pool heater. Cut the PVC pipe to fit the area using a small saw or a sharp cutting blade. Use another section of PVC pipe to attach the return valve jet located on the side of the pool to the outlet valve on the pool heater.
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Set the thermostat on the pool heater to your desired temperature. Reconnect the pool pump to the power outlet and turn it on. Wait for the water to cycle through the pool filter and the pool heater.
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Check for any leaks on the newly installed PVC pipe. If there are any leaks, turn off the pool pump and secure the leaky areas with PVC compound.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to disconnect the pool pump from the power outlet before starting any work to avoid electrical hazards.
