Make A Swimming Pool Solar heater
Looking for the best swimming pool heater but terrified of the huge (and rising) heating bills? If you are set on using fossil fuels to run your pool heater then you must resign yourself to these frightening costs. But there is another way, one which works very well and which, once installed, will heat your pool for nothing. Yes – FREE pool heating!
Using sunshine to heat your pool water is a very practical way of getting free energy from the sun. You can make a swimming pool solar heater to extend your swimming season and retain the pool warmth overnight without worrying about high utility bills.
Installing solar pool heaters also adds value to your home.
Buying and fitting a shop-bought swimming pool heater could set you back from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the size of the collectors and the installation charges.
However, it is quite possible to make your own solar water heater for an average-sized pool for less than $200, including materials and an extra recirculating pump.
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Solar swimming pool heater systems are well able to sustain the warmth of a large volume of water on a daily basis, and are quite capable of keeping the water temperature in the 80 – 85 degree range even in moderate climates.
The system works by plumbing a solar pool heater in to your existing filter system. While the filter is working during the day the pool water is circulated through the solar collectors and returned to the pool. You can have a swimming pool solar heater system which has no moving parts, such as a recirculating pump, but this will depend on the average sunshine levels locally.
The swimming pool solar panels or collectors are typically installed on a roof or against a garden wall in a position to receive the maximum amount of direct sunlight. Ideally the collectors should face the mid-day sun and be tilted to your latitude minus 10 to 15 degrees. The area of the collectors will depend on a number of factors, but 50% of your pool area is a good starting point. Increase this to 75% if the collectors are laid flat or facing west.
It is not unusual for the collector area to be the same as that of the pool when the site is shaded badly or exposed to strong winds. Because solar collectors tend to take up a lot of space, it is often advisable to mount them on a ground frame or even a suitable fence.
Factors affecting the installation of a solar pool heating system can include:
- Climate and sunlight availability.
- Building codes and safety issues.
- Size of the pool.
- Duration of the swimming season.
- Desired pool temperature level.
- Solar collector efficiency.
You really need the help of an expert to design your swimming pool solar heating system when considering these factors, because only someone with professional experience will be able to suggest the best solar heater for your particular circumstances.
It is very easy to make and fit swimming pool solar heaters and you need no special skills or tools. All materials are available from local hardware stores and garden shops. But, I have already mentioned, getting professional input will ensure that you make a good-quality job.
I have found and thoroughly recommend one group of professionals who can provide you with a simple set of plans and a comprehensive set of clearly illustrated instructions. These will guide you throughout the process and help make your swimming pool solar heater work as efficiently as possible.
For less than $200, including all plans, instructions, materials and expert guidance – and a full, no hassle, money back guarantee – you can have your own swimming pool solar heat. That is an inspiring idea!
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