Robert Thompson – Gas & Propane Pool Heater Safety Specialist

Robert Rob Thompson, Safety Inspector and BTU Performance Analyst, wearing glasses and a black leather jacket outdoors.
Robert Rob Thompson serves as the Safety Inspector and BTU Performance Analyst, auditing thermal efficiency and equipment safety protocols.

Role: Safety Inspector & BTU Performance Analyst

Expertise: Natural Gas & Propane Combustion

Based in the lush suburbs of Atlanta, Rob is a certified gas fitter with a career-long focus on high-output heating.

Above-ground pools in the Southeast often require the rapid heating power of gas or propane during chilly spring nights, and Rob is our go-to expert for BTU (British Thermal Unit) efficiency.

He analyzes the combustion rates and safety features of every gas heater, ensuring they meet the latest US safety standards and emission codes.

Rob spent years as a plumbing contractor, so he knows exactly how to hook up a bypass kit for maximum flow, a topic he covers extensively in our installation guides.

When he isn’t coaching his son’s Little League baseball team, he is usually running cost-per-hour simulations for our propane vs. electric comparison articles.

Rob’s role is to ensure that our “Best for Large Pools” recommendations have the power and safety features needed for families.

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