Intex Solar Pool Heater Mat - Efficiently Raise Water Temperature by 3-5°C | Suitable for Above Ground Swimming Pools | Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective Solution

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You'll also want a properly sized pool pump for a solar system. If you're replacing a conventional pool heating system with a solar system, you may need a pump larger than your current one or a separate, smaller pump to move the pool's water to and through the collectors. Siting a Solar Swimming Pool Heater's Collector It can also be measured by Btu per day, which is simply the rating in Btu/(ft 2day) multiplied by the area in ft 2. Also used is kWh per day, which is the rating in kWh/(m2day) multiplied by the area in m2. Intex Pool Solar Mat is a swimming pool heating system that uses environmentally friendly solar energy to heat up above ground swimming pools. Can increase the water temperature with approximately 3-5 Celsius degrees (PLEASE NOTE: Heating performance varies depending on weather and ambient conditions. Works only if it is sunshine, will perform best in the summer months. Most of the heat is lost at night time, so using a pool solar cover will help reducing the heat loss). Easy to drain, easy to store. Simple hook up, compatible with filter pump water flow rate less than 5,678 litres / hour (1,249 gallons / 1,500 US gallons - see table below), for pumps with higher flow rate, an additional bypass system can be used to reduce the flow (not included). 3 x 1 square meters (11 square feet) surface to absorb the sun's rays. Constructed of heavy duty UV stabilized PVC. Suitable for above ground pools up to 6,600 gallons 8,000 US gallons (30,280 litres). Dimensions 1 pcs flat, before fill 47" x 47" (120cm x 120cm). Includes 3 x 1.25" (32mm) hose attachment points, 3 x adaptor A and B for 1.5" (38mm) hose connection, 3 x 0.5m (1.25"/32mm diameter) connecting hose, 3 x Bypass valve, 15 x hose clamp. Box of three solar mats.

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I also have some concerns about longevity - the mat creases quite a bit where the inlet and outlet pipes join, especially the bigger bypass valve on the inlet side (though that is a useful feature) and I can see that with weathering, it's likely to split there, where it would be very difficult to repair. I don't plan to leave it out any longer than we're using the pool of course, and hope that with care it'll last a few years. Read full review Solar pool heater collectors should be oriented geographically to maximize the amount of daily and seasonal solar energy that they receive. In general, the optimum orientation for a solar collector in the northern hemisphere is true south. However, recent studies have shown that, depending on your location and collector tilt, your collector can face up to 45º east or west of true south without significantly decreasing its performance. You'll also want to consider factors such as roof orientation (if you plan to mount the collector on your roof), local landscape features that shade the collector daily or seasonally, and local weather conditions (foggy mornings or cloudy afternoons), as these factors may affect your collector's optimal orientation. Collector TiltSolar Heating for swimming pools has always been a good idea, free heat from the sun is always preferable to a large gas or electric bill, but just how good are the solar heating products available? The proper installation of a solar pool heating system depends on many factors. These factors include solar resource, climate, local building code requirements, and safety issues. Therefore, it's best to have a qualified solar thermal systems contractor install your system. The angle at which a collector should be tilted varies based on your latitude and the length of your swimming season (summer or year-round). Ideally, collectors for summer-only heating should be tilted at an angle equal to your latitude minus 10º–15º. Collectors for year-round heating should be tilted at an angle equal to your latitude. However, studies have shown that not having a collector tilted at the optimum angle will not significantly reduce system performance. Therefore, you can usually mount collectors flat on your roof, which might not be at the optimum angle but more aesthetically pleasing. You will, however, want to take roof angle into account when sizing your system. Determining the Efficiency of Solar Swimming Pool Heating System It works by utilizing your installed solar panels to transfer heat from the sun to your pool by letting your pool water pass through them.

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Poolsolar will not be liable for conditions resulting, from significant deviation from Poolsolar installation instructions.

Poolsolar can also be used to supplement other methods of pool heating

If you’re an existing swimming pool owner who finds themselves constantly burdened by excessive utility bills, then harnessing the suns energy to provide you with a free source of energy is an exceptional alternative. Swimming Pool Solar Matting provides this solution and is easy to install and essentially maintenance free!