Understanding Solar Pool Heating Systems - Using solar pool heating systems is one of the most cost effective methods for using solar power.
|
|
Business Related Topics...
Entertainment, Recreation & Sports Related Topics...
Health & Fitness Related Topics...
Home & Family Related Topics...
You are here: DIME Home > Home Improvement > Understanding Solar Pool Heating Systems
Using solar pool heating systems is one of the most cost effective methods for using solar power.
Author: James Allen
Date: May 27, 2012 - 2:42:22 PM
Printer friendly page
Using solar pool heating systems is one of the most cost effective methods for using solar power. Low cost pool collection units can heat a pool to 35 degrees Celsius or warmer. Using solar powered pool heating systems extend the pool season well beyond summer months.
It's not unusual for a domestic pool owner to spend over $1000 each year in pool heating fuel bills when they use an oil or propane boiler to heat the water. A solar pool heating system can provide more heating for much less cost and pay for itself in just a few short years.
Components of a Solar Pool Heating System
The basic components of a solar pool heating system include the collectors, pump, differential controller and a diverter valve. The pump forces water into the collectors where the water is heated a few degrees and then pushed back into the pool basin.
You may have seen collectors near a pool area and not realised what they were. Most are made of a black or dark coloured plastic. Several are connected together to form a collector array.
Collectors usually are mounted on top of a building, but not directly to the roof shingles. It is better to build up a mounting surface of treated lumber and affix the array to that surface. This allows rain runoff to flow between the collection units and the roof shingles.
The array is mounted so that it faces in a southerly direction. The surface area of the collection array needs to be about one-half the area of the pool. If the orientation is a bit more to the east or west, then plan on a collection array that is about three-quarters the size of the pool surface area.
The differential controller monitors the temperatures of the water in the collectors and the pool water. When the collectors are warmer than the pool water, the controller opens the diverter valve. The water in the collection array drains into the pool basin.
It is recommended to use a transparent or solar pool cover to minimise heat loss during the night or non-use hours. These covers also contribute to heating the pool water as the sun rises and the sun rays hit the pool cover.
Generally, solar pool heating systems are very low maintenance. Modern collection arrays can last as long as 15 to 20 years. That often means the solar pool heater outlasts the pool!
James Allen is author of this article. To know more about pool heating systems and heat pump, please visit http://www.evoheat.com.au
View all articles by James Allen
Security Cameras And Business NeedsJul 12, 2011 - 10:36:42 PM There is a sense that our world is growing smaller, but there goes hand in hand with the idea that our world is getting more and more dangerous. Things that could be taken for granted thirty years ago can no longer be. ... [Read the full story] |
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas and OptionsJul 7, 2011 - 10:55:59 AM Home kitchen remodeling can be an enormous task. Unfortunately, the scope and importance of this project can prove intimidating. After all, kitchens are for many families the center of the home and togetherness. If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is surely where it can be found.... [Read the full story] |
Classic Space-saving As Well As Crucial Bedroom FurnitureJun 30, 2011 - 10:35:13 AM The beauty of a house is dependent to a large degree within the furniture that is found within. The most needed and functional furniture within your house will be the bedroom accessories. Not only do they add to the style of your home but they also provide comfort and also business. They let you to make your own oasis that you can get back to and relax in.... [Read the full story] |
Tips On How To Arrange Bedroom Accessories PerfectlyJun 22, 2011 - 10:43:06 AM Every single apartment has its own unique structure, space for storage, distinctive window styles along with other subtleties. It is not all that easy for a single person to be able to plan and also arrange the bed room furniture in a sophisticated way. Numerous methods describe the way to arrange bedroom accessories properly. Every one of them make it possible to beautify your bed room according to various styles.... [Read the full story] |
| Search for articles: |
|
|
 Putting Up a Small Commercial Printing Business |
| So You Might Be Unemployed And Desire To Become A San Francisco Real Estate Investor Now |
| Meditation and Mindfulness: Dealing With Emotion |
| CPA Websites: Five Essential Ideas for Composing Convincing Articles |
| Set Goals In Order to Come Up With Your Action Plan |
| Is the Air in Your Home Safe to Breathe? |
| Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The JW Young 13ft Trotter Rod |
| Section 1031 Exchanges For San Diego Real Estate Investors |
| Phoenix Real Estate Investing For Highest Possible Earnings |
| Legendary are the Volk Racing TE37 Wheels |
| Developing the Next Generation Wall Station (ChaseDesk™) for Healthcare - A Case Study |
| What are step down transformers? |
| Introducing Sharehype, the Revolutionary Tool for Online Marketers |
| Rewards To Shopping For Austin Real Estate On The Web |
| Hydroponics for Beginners |
Would you like submit your articles and have them approved on a priority status? Find out more about how you can become a Priority author for pennies a day! Click here.
|
| Dime-co.com Home |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
About
Featured Authors
Subscribe to our RSS feed for immediate alerts