Swimming Pool Solar
So your thinking about going green and having a solar heater installed on your swimming pool. Maybe your just tired of swimming in a cold pool, or paying an outrageous gas bill to keep it warm. Either way, you have come to the right place. You can find everything here from the latest reviews on solar products available today, right on down to instructions on how to install a swimming pool solar heater yourself.
The swimming pool industry has come a long way when it comes to affordable solar heating solutions. There are many cost effective products to choose from, that will save you money down the road and offer you plenty of enjoyment right now. So what exactly is pool solar and how much is it gonna cost ya? The solar systems in use on most swimming pools today are what is know as passive solar. In other words theres no generation of electric involved, the concept is pretty basic.
You pump your swimming pool water through a series of solar panels that are put together in an array. The panels are made of materials that gather ambient heat from the sun and pass it on to the water as it flows through them. Nothing fancy, just water being pumped through hundreds of black rubber or plastic tubes that are exposed to the sun while the system is running.The results are amazing. With a properly sized system you can increase the temperature of your water by 15-20 degrees or more. This could extend your swimming season by up to several months.
The best part is, aside from the initial cost, the heat is totally free. No more gas, oil or electric bills going through the roof. As for the initial cost, it is comparable to the cost of a gas heater for the system itself. Installation charges can vary by region but its generally not too bad. In fact its always well worth the cost in the long run. If however you are a bit of a handyman (or woman), you could install the solar system yourself. Its easier than you think, and I explain exactly how to do it right her on this site. So if your considering heating your pool with solar, take a look around, educate yourself a bit. Then you can make an informed decision about what type of system is right for you, and who will install it. The first step in getting your solar system is sizing your pool. You can read more about that on our sizing page. Hope you enjoy.