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Installation of Solar Pool Heaters

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 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. A good maintenance plan will help keep the the system running smoothly … continue reading

Siting a Solar Pool Heating System Collector

Roof mounted collectors are common.  Other locations around the pool that collectors can be mounted on that provides the proper exposure, orientation, and tilt toward the sun are also acceptable. Orientation and tilt of the collector affect the solar pool heating system’s performance. A knowledgeable contractor should be well versed in evaluation of the site’s … continue reading

How to Select a Solar Pool Heater

The cost of a solar pool heating system ranges from $3,000 to $4,000 to purchase and install. The return on investment (ROI) is realized in 2 to 7 years depending on local cost of fuel.  Solar systems are longer lasting and more reliable than gas and heat pump pool heaters. The return depends on many … continue reading