- This document discusses different types of pool heaters, including the industry standard light residential/commercial duty heaters and industrial grade indirect pool heaters. - The industry standard heaters are typically low mass copper or copper-nickel units with 80-86% efficiency but a short lifespan of 3-7 years under heavy loads. They have low costs but disadvantages like corrosion from chlorine. - Industrial grade indirect pool heaters have advantages like lasting 40 years with efficiencies up to 86% and avoiding flame impingement. They have higher initial costs but lower long term costs of ownership. Diagrams show examples of indirect heater setups for outdoor, water source heat pumps, and pool applications.