Swimming Pool Heater Sizing:

• Surface Area of the Pool (sq. ft.) = length x width

• Desired Pool Water Temperature: °F
• Average Outdoor Air Temperature: during months in
use
• Temperature Differential: Different between air and
pool temperatures during the coldest month of use
(desired pool temp. minus average air temp.)
• KW Required = Pool Surface Area x Temperature
Differential x 12
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Assumes a heat loss of 12 BTU/hour per square foot
per °F of temperature difference between pool and air.
1KW=3,413 BTU/hour

Spa Heater Sizing:

• When the rate of recovery and the spa heat-up time

are important, or when the spa is used frequently, use
the following calculations.
• Capacity of Spa In Gallons = Length x Width x Average
Depth x 7.5 (gal./cu. ft.) -OR- Surface Area x Area
Depth x 7.5 (gal./cu. ft.)
• Desired Water Temperature Rise Per Hour: °F
• KW Required = Gallon Capacity x 8.3 (lbs./gal.) x
Temp. rise °F/hr
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