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Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool switches to green heat
Helmsley Swimming Pool is now enjoying green heat and cost savings through a wood pellet boiler system donated by PureGlo Limited
The heated open air pool requires a lot of energy to maintain the water temperature and the old oil burning system was becoming increasingly costly to run due to rising oil prices.
To help reduce heating costs for the pool, a Benekov PL27 wood pellet boiler has been donated by PureGlo as a replacement for the oil burner for the duration of the summer season.
Chris Parkin, who manages the pool, is impressed with the results: "When the existing 20 year old heat exchanger malfunctioned recently, the wood pellet boiler coped tremendously, keeping the pool at a temperature of between 24 and 26 degrees so it stayed open."
He added "The pool is now back up to full temperature and will remain open until 7th September so I would encourage all local residents to come along and make the most of this wonderful outdoor facility".
Money from ticket sales contributes towards the refurbishments which are planned over the next few years and will incorporate renewable energy technologies.
