How to Pick the Right Size Heater
Proper heater size is based on the time required to heat the pool or spa. If water is heated for each intended use, energy-saving rapid heating may be appropriate.
If water is gradually heated to the desired temperature and then maintained at that temperature, a smaller heater may be acceptable. To determine proper heater
size, use the following formula.
 
 
______ Desired water temperature (°F)
(minus) –
______ Average air temperature (°F)
(equals) =
______ Required temperature rise (°F)
(divided) ÷
______ Required time to heat pool/spa to desired water temp. (hours)
(equals) =
______ Required temperature rise per hour (°F)
 
 
Pool Size - Square Feet
300 400 500 600 700 800 1000
             

Model

Desired temperature rise in °F per hour

206
1-1/2
1-1/4
1
1
3/4
-
-
266
2
1-3/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
1
3/4
336
3
2
2
1-3/4
1-1/4
1
3/4
406
3-1/2
2-3/4
2-1/2
2
1-1/2
1-1/4
1
 
Model
Spa Size - Gallons
300
400
500
600
700
800
1000
Desired temperature rise in °F per hour
206
65
49
39
33
28
25
20
266
87
65
52
44
37
33
26
336
109
82
65
55
47
41
33
406
131
98
79
65
56
49
39