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What Are Pool Solar Panels?
All pool solar panels are heat exchangers. They cause water to be heated (using solar energy) as it passes through the panel. Thus it prepares for you a warm pool for an enjoyable swim. Each heat exchanger (or heat collector) is fitted with metallic pipes that run parallel to each other. These are exposed to sunlight and are always painted black. This is because black is most efficient in absorbing heat. Thus conversion of solar energy into heat is maximized.
Solar heaters are also covered with a glass panel to act as a greenhouse, trapping heat within the enclosure. Since air is trapped within the panel, heat cannot escape through convection. The only way for heat to escape is through conduction. Fortunately the rate of conduction is much slower. Therefore most of the heat is retained.
How they work
Cold water runs into a heat exchanger and out comes warm water for your pool. This happens as the black-painted pipes absorb heat from the sunlight and transfer them to the water passing through. The surfaces of the heat collector box are also painted black and certainly helps warm up the air within. This, too, contributes to the temperature of water running through the pipes.
The sunlight intensity, rate of water flow and diameter of pipes determine how hot the water will be. Generally, the thinner the pipes, the more efficient the heat transfer. This is because more surface area is created and this allows more avenues through which heat can be conducted into the water.
Advantages
Solar heaters rarely need any maintenance at all. They can serve you for decades without noticeable wear and tear, provided they are built and installed properly. Most importantly, solar heaters are cleaner and cheaper than gas and electric heaters.
The typically payback period of a pool solar panel is about 1 to 2 years, depending on the sunlight intensity and fuel costs.
Because solar heaters are very simple in design, they make very popular DIY projects. Homemade heaters will obviously cost much lesser than commercially made pool solar heaters. A typical heater may cost within the $4,000 price tag while a do-it-yourself solar heater often cost only a tenth of this price. Therefore the payback period is much shorter.
Installation
Installing a pool solar panel will not be a very tedious task. More importantly, you need to tilt your panels southwards (if you are living in the northern hemisphere) so they can be exposed to more sunshine throughout the year.
Other installation considerations include local building and insurance requirements as well as safety issues. An alternative is to engage a qualified solar thermal contractor to install the panels for you. This will ensure quality.
With its simplicity, ease of installation and durability, pool solar heaters are getting more popular with consumers. Many DIY enthusiasts are also beginning to put together copper pipes to make their own homemade solar heat collectors to warm up their pool. Such do-it-yourself projects will only get more popular as consumers realize the benefits of using pool solar panels.
About the Author
John Greenspan is an expert in do-it-yourself solar panels and has build several solar power generators over the years. Are you interested in building DIY Solar panels? Pick up your FREE "How To Build Solar Panels" eBook at => http://www.diysolarpanelsworld.com
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4 x20 Add-On Universal Solar Heating Panel $299.99 4 x20 Add-On Universal Solar Heating Panel |
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Radiant Heating $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Radiant heating is a technology for heating indoor and outdoor areas. Radiant heating consists of radiant energy being emitted from a heat source. Radiant heating heats a building through radiant heat, rather than other conventional methods including convection heating. The technology has existed since the Roman use of Hypocaust heating. Underfloor radiant heating has long been widespread in China and Korea. The heat energy is emitted from a warm element (floor, wall, overhead panel) and warms people and other objects in rooms rather than directly heating the air. The internal air temperature for radiant heated buildings may be lower than for a conventionally heated building to achieve the same level of body comfort (when adjusted so the perceived temperature is actually the same). Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 102 Publication Date: 2010/08/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.24 inches |
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39000 - Tatco 39000 Energy-Saver Heating Panel - Electric - White - Floor $85.32 provides Gentle Direct Heat For Cold Feet And Legs Using One-tenth The Energy of Most Space Heaters. Allows For Several Workers to Have Personal Warmer Without Threat of Blown Circuits. Lack of Hot Surface Minimizes Chance For Burns or Fire. No Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. 150 Watts, 0.9 Amps. Includes Handy Stand That Holds Panel And Directs Heat or May be Mounted on Wall. [TCO39000] UPC: 797742390000 UNSPC: 52141802 9 LB |
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Solarheat Bear Add On Kit For Aboveground Solar Heating System $11.99 Add-on Kit includes one rubber Coupler and Installation Guide for connecting two 4x20 Solar Bear heating panels (for pools larger than 18-24 round) See chart below for number of panels recommended for your pool size, and remember - one Add-on Kit is needed for each additional panel! How Many Solar Bear Panels Will You Need?Pool Size # Panels 4x20Pool Size # Panels 4x2016 Round115x24 Oval2**20 Round116x26 Oval2**24 Round116x32 Oval2**28 Round2**18x34 Oval2**12x24 Oval120x40 Oval3****Requires Panel Add-On Kit to connectpanels together.(Optional roof or rack installation requires a Roof Mounting Kit) |
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Roof Mounting Kit for SunGrabber A/G Solar Heating System $32.99 Use this optional Mounting Kit toinstall your aboveground solar system panels on a roof/rack.MountingKit Includes:Three (3) 60" mounting strapsNine (9) 2" x 1/4" stainless mounting screwsAdditional Parts Required (available to local hardware store):roofing masticTools Required (not included): cordless drill, 1/8" drill bit, 7/16" socket w/ drill adapter, marking pencil, tape measureNOTE: One Mounting Kit is required for every two solar panels.HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ON ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFSFollow the instructions in the installation manual that came with your SunGrabber Solar Heating System.Determine the location of your panel(s). Lay out your system so that it declines slightly (about 1/4" of fall every 10) toward the bottom corner of the panel that feeds from your pool equipment. This is needed to ensure proper drainage for winterizing.The three mounting straps provided should be positioned with one in the center of the panel, and one 5" in from each header.Mark the bottom row lag bolt locations. Position the first strap and drill an 1/8" pilot hole, remove strap, apply roofing mastic to the pilot hole, reposition the strap, and screw the lag bolt through the strap into the roof. Install remaining two straps the same way.If this is a multiple panel system, connect all the panels using the rubber couplers and hose clamps provided with your system. Make sure each coupler is pushed on at least an inchpast the raised ribs of the header adapters. Position hose clamps 1/4" from theend of the couplers and tighten.Proceed following the procedure in Step 3 until all panels are installed.Follow instructions in the installation manual that came with your SunGrabber System, to complete yourinstallation. |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ-2212 SunQuest Space Saver Solar Heating System $155.93 Heats a 16'-24' round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel - producing over 80,000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater - no gas line, no gas bills, no pollution. Used as panel system for small pools or as a "SPACE SAVING" method for garden shed mounting etc. A diverter kit is recommended. A mounting kit is recommended. For in-ground and above-ground pools. Solar Panel: 2 x 2' x 12'. |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ-1220 SunQuest Solar Heating System $99.23 Heats a 16'-24' round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel - producing over 80,000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater - no gas line, no gas bills, no pollution. 1- 2' x 20' Solar panels with hose adapters. For in-ground and above-ground pools. Used as replacement or add-on panel. If used as add-on, an add-on kit is required. If used as single panel for small pool, a diverter kit is required. |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ2212 SunQuest Space Saver Solar Heating System $193.05 Heats a 16 24 round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel producing over 80 000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater no gas line no gas bills no pollution. Used as panel system for small pools or as a SPACE SAVING method for garden shed mounting etc. A diverter kit is recommended. A mounting kit is recommended. For inground and aboveground pools. Solar Panel: 2 x 2 x 12 . |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ1220 SunQuest Solar Heating System $122.85 Heats a 16 24 round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel producing over 80 000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater no gas line no gas bills no pollution. 1 2 x 20 Solar panels with hose adapters. For inground and aboveground pools. Used as replacement or addon panel. If used as addon an addon kit is required. If used as single panel for small pool a diverter kit is required. |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ-2210 SunQuest Space Saver Solar Heating System $134.66 Heats a 16'-24' round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel - producing over 80,000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater - no gas line, no gas bills, no pollution. Used as panel system for small pools or as a "SPACE SAVING" method for garden shed mounting etc. A diverter kit is recommended. A mounting kit is recommended. With hose adapters. For in-ground and above-ground pools. Solar Panel: 2 x 2' x 10'. |
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Sunsolar Energy Technologies SQ2210 SunQuest Space Saver Solar Heating System $166.73 Heats a 16 24 round pool. Increases your pool water temperature up to 10 degrees. Efficient solar panel producing over 80 000 BTUs a day. Compatible with your existing pool pump. Better than a gas heater no gas line no gas bills no pollution. Used as panel system for small pools or as a SPACE SAVING method for garden shed mounting etc. A diverter kit is recommended. A mounting kit is recommended. With hose adapters. For inground and aboveground pools. Solar Panel: 2 x 2 x 10 . |
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