Summer 2008 How Hot??
Last week there was a number of publications that highlighted that this summer could be warmer than in previous years, then we have snow in April!!! The met office and websites such as positive weather solutions are all indicating that this summer should be warmer than in previous years.
In 2006 there were constant drought worries but since then we have had sustained rainfall that has replenished the reservoirs and groundwater storage and it is encouraging to hear that the predicted warm weather is mixed with some rain for the summer of 2008.
So how hot will it be this summer?? who knows but if the summer is as warm and long as predicted then preparing your swimming pool for 2008 should not be to far from your thoughts. Passive heating systems are already proving popular this year and at h2ofun we are introducing poolsolar in addition to the piwi swimming pool solar heating system. The solar sun rings is also an ideal heating system that uses the suns energy to heat up swimming pools and these are far more effective than the traditional solar covers.
Heat Pumps for Swimming Pools
Heat Pumps are now becoming the first choice for swimming pool heaters. The range of heat pumps has changed dramatically over the past few years with a significant number of new heat pumps entering the market. At last years european show in Barcelona, the international swimming pool show in Orlando and this years SPATEX there were new heat pumps being introduced by most of the major swimming pool distributors. With so many new models on the market it can be confusing which model to go for. Prices can vary dramatically, we have this year introduced a 3kw heat pump for £549. Warrenty should be a major consideration when looking at a heat pump, we offer 5 years on our competition range and 3 years on our eco range of heat pumps. Also, if the heater has a titanium element you should expect the heat pump to last longer than if traditional materials are used.
Whatever heater you use lets hope that for once the weather stations get it right and we all enjoy a long hot summer.
Below is a sky news video on the prediction for this years summer
