### Question
How does Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles define pool heater?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6291*, **pool heater** is defined as:

> an appliance designed for heating nonpotable water contained at atmospheric pressure, including heating water in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and similar applications

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

