Humidity provides latent energy

In order to prevent these problems, create a good swimming environment and protect your equipment, it is essential to install an efficient dehumidification system.

Attempting to solve the problem by opening doors and windows will do little to solve the problem, be it a domestic or commercial pool. There are also models with electric heaters built in if you do not wish to connect to a boiler, or are using an all electric system.

Heated pools, especially indoor heated pools, will produce very large amounts of condensation and increased levels of humidity.. The costs of operation are more than recovered in terms of the comfort to swimmers, the preservation of the investment and the overall long-term value of the facility.

Humidity provides latent energy which can be recovered and recycled, to provide heat for pool water and pool halls, making systems extremely eco-friendly as well as cost effective. A basic dehumidifier will just dehumidify the air. If you require the return air heated it is possible to connect to a boiler. The operating costs will vary depending on the size of the pool, the size of the room, the running hours and cost of energy. Heat is generated by the refrigeration process, which is what removes the moisture from the air as it passes through the system.

Installing a dehumidifier may, at first, appear expensive; however the cost of repairing the structure from the damaging effects of excess moisture will far outweigh the swimming pool dehumidifier operating costs over a long period of time. Therefore in cold climates or cooler times of the year, a primary heating source for the swimming pool room will be required. The chemical odours, condensation, slippery floors, unsanitary bacteria levels and foggy windows will cause the environment to be unpleasant for swimmers. It is possible that at some times of the year, sufficient heat will be generated to heat the pool room, but only when the unit is running. Humidity and chemicals from your pool are constantly evaporating into the air. It is vital that as much excess moisture as possible is removed from the pool building before it causes any damage, and the humidity level is maintained so that evaporated water vapour doesn't seep in to the walls and ceilings. That humidity will soak its way through anything in its path, or condense on your walls, roof, floor and windows causing corrosion, wood rot, mould and bacteria growth and an unhealthy environment. Indoor swimming pools without proper dehumidification are susceptible to serious damage to fixtures and fittings, causing mould, wood rot, metal corrosion, and blistering of paint. A dehumidifier can be designed to reheat the air after it removes the excess moisture.