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A dual water heating system uses a pump for pumping water from a swimming pool or spa. A filter is coupled to an output of the pump for filtering the water. A water heater heats the water and returns heated water to the swimming pool or spa. A network of non-corrosive piping is disposed within the s

A dual water heating system uses a pump for pumping water from a swimming pool or spa. A filter is coupled to an output of the pump for filtering the water. A water heater heats the water and returns heated water to the swimming pool or spa. A network of non-corrosive piping is disposed within the swimming pool support structure. A plurality of steam ports are coupled to exit points of the network of piping. A steam generator provides steam to the network of piping for transporting the steam to the steam ports and injecting the heated water into the swimming pool or spa. An energy source supplies energy to the steam heater. A motorized or hand-push cart is used to transport the steam heater and energy source. The steam ports are provided along sidewalls or bottom surface of the swimming pool and spa support structure. The steam ports are contained within cavities formed in the support structure.

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What is claimed is: 1. A swimming pool heating system, comprising: a swimming pool having a wall structure; a network of pipes disposed within the wall structure of the swimming pool, the network of pipes having an opening to a main body of water in the swimming pool; and a steam jet coupled for re

What is claimed is: 1. A swimming pool heating system, comprising: a swimming pool having a wall structure; a network of pipes disposed within the wall structure of the swimming pool, the network of pipes having an opening to a main body of water in the swimming pool; and a steam jet coupled for receiving a source of steam, the steam jet being disposed within the network of pipes for injecting the steam to heat the main body of water in the swimming pool. 2. The swimming pool heating system of claim 1, further including: a cavity formed in the wall structure of the swimming pool and exposed to the main body of water in the swimming pool, wherein the steam jet injects the steam into the cavity to heat the water in the swimming pool; a protective plate disposed within the cavity for deflecting the steam; and a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the steam jet to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity. 3. The swimming pool heating system of claim 2, further including a grated cover plate covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool. 4. The swimming pool heating system of claim 2, further including a water pipe disposed within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity. 5. The swimming pool heating system of claim 1, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 6. A method of heating a swimming pool, comprising: disposing a network of pipes within a wall structure of the swimming pool, the network of pipes having an opening to a main body of water in the swimming pool; generating steam; and transporting the steam through the network of pipes to heat the main body of water in the swimming pool. 7. The method of claim 6, further including: forming a cavity in the wall structure of the swimming pool, wherein the cavity is exposed to the main body of water in the swimming pool; injecting the steam into the cavity to heat the water in the swimming pool; disposing a protective plate within the cavity for deflecting the steam; and providing a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the injected steam to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity. 8. The method of claim 7, further including covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool with a grated cover plate. 9. The method of claim 7, further including disposing a water pipe within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity. 10. The method of claim 6, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 11. A swimming pool heating system, comprising: a swimming pool; a steam generator for generating steam; a network of pipes coupled to the steam generator for transporting the steam, the network of pipes being disposed within a wall structure of the swimming pool and having an opening to a main body of water in the swimming pool; and a steam jet disposed within the network of pipes for injecting the steam to heat the water in the swimming pool. 12. The swimming pool heating system of claim 11, further including: a cavity formed in the wall structure of the swimming pool and exposed to the main body of water in the swimming pool, wherein the steam jet injects the steam into the cavity to heat the water in the swimming pool; a protective plate disposed within the cavity for deflecting the steam; and a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the steam jet to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity. 13. The swimming pool heating system of claim 12, further including a grated cover plate covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool. 14. The swimming pool heating system of claim 12, further including a water pipe disposed within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity. 15. The swimming pool heating system of claim 11, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 16. A water heating system for a swimming pool containing a main body of water, comprising: a cavity formed in a wall structure of the swimming pool and exposed to the main body of water in the swimming pool, the cavity terminating at a surface of the wall structure of the swimming pool; a steam jet disposed within the cavity for injecting steam into the cavity to heat the water in the swimming pool; a protective plate disposed within the cavity for deflecting the steam; and a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the steam jet to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity. 17. The water heating system of claim 16, further including a grated cover plate covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool. 18. The water heating system of claim 16, further including: a steam generator for generating steam; and a network of pipes coupled between the steam generator and the steam jet for transporting the steam, the network of pipes being disposed within a sidewall of the swimming pool. 19. The water heating system of claim 18, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 20. The water heating system of claim 16, further including a water pipe disposed within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity. 21. A water heating system for a swimming pool, comprising: a steam generator for generating steam; a network of pipes coupled to the steam generator for transporting the steam, the network of pipes being disposed within a sidewall of the swimming pool; a cavity formed in the sidewall of the swimming pool and exposed to water from the swimming pool; a steam jet disposed within the cavity and coupled to the network of pipes for injecting steam into the cavity to heat the water in the swimming pool; a protective plate disposed within the cavity for deflecting the steam; a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the steam jet to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity; and a grated cover plate covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool. 22. The water heating system of claim 21, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 23. The water heating system of claim 21, further including a water return pipe disposed within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity. 24. The water heating system of claim 21, wherein the grated cover plate is mounted flush with the sidewall of the swimming pool. 25. A water heating system, comprising: a swimming pool having a sidewall; a steam generator for generating steam; a network of pipes coupled to the steam generator for transporting the steam, the network of pipes being disposed within the sidewall of the swimming pool; a plurality of cavities formed in the sidewall of the swimming pool and exposed to water from the swimming pool, each cavity including, (a) a steam jet disposed within the cavity and coupled to the network of pipes for injecting steam into the cavity, (b) a water return pipe disposed within the cavity for replenishing water within the cavity, (c) a protective plate disposed within the cavity for deflecting the steam, and (d) a plurality of braces extending from an interior wall of the cavity to the protective plate for positioning the protective plate in the path of the steam jet to redirect and disperse the steam within the cavity which heats the water in the swimming pool. 26. The water heating system of claim 25, wherein the network of pipes is made from non-corrosive material. 27. The water heating system of claim 25, further including a grated cover plate covering an opening of the cavity into the swimming pool. 28. The water heating system of claim 25, wherein the grated cover plate is mounted flush with the sidewall of the swimming pool.