Solar pool heating panels can be very effective if they are placed appropriately in the right conditions. In this blog, we will highlight the factors that affect solar pool heating panels’ performance.
THE POSITIONING OF THE SOLAR POOL COLLECTOR
The golden rule for effective solar pool heating in Sydney is to have adequate panels installed, covering a minimum of 80% or more of the pool area. Therefore, if your roof area is less than what is actually needed, then your solar pool heating panels would be less effective in heating your pool. However, there are a few ways through which you can recompense for this, which are discussed below. Conversely, if you have a larger area and install a higher number of solar pool heating panels than the average number, then the efficiency of the solar panels in heating your pool would be much greater.
ROOF CONSTRUCTION TYPE
If solar pool panels are installed on fibro or metal roofs, they will be more effective. As such, slate and tiled roofs don’t offer as good a condition for utmost performance from your solar pool heater panels. Compared to light-colored roofs, darker-colored roofs provide more effectiveness for your solar pool heating panels.
THE POSITIONING OF SOLAR PANELS
The best position to receive maximum sun heat in your pool is north. However, if you’re not able to get this position, then aim for the northeast or northwest or position directly towards the west. As these placements obtain a maximum amount of sunlight, they offer an optimal performance of your solar heating panels.
SOLAR COLLECTOR-PITCH
The parameter for the most efficient tilt or pitch for your solar panels is just about identical to your geographical latitude and adds 10% to 15%. Evidently, the pitch of your roof mostly decides the tilt of solar pool heating panels that you may select to install.
POOL COVERS
Pool covers are very effective to preserve the temperature of pool water. So a pool cover can increase the effectiveness of your solar pool heater panels. Particularly, pool covers are effective for those areas where sunlight is limited or the roof is partially or fully in the shaded area.
WIND
If you reside in a windy region, often the temperature of the pool water will drop due to the heavy winds blowing across the pool area. To compensate for this, you’ll need to protect your pool with a pool cover or by installing added solar pool heating panels or both.
SHADE
It would be better if you have less shade over your solar pool panels. This is especially prominent if your swimming pool is also shaded and/ or you’re confined by space for installing added solar pool heater panels.
THE POOL HEATING SPECIALISTS
If you need help concerning installing a new swimming pool heating system or for service and maintenance of your home or commercial pool heating system, get in touch with the pool heating specialists – at Thermo Pools on 02 8850 4030 & Check our Google Reviews, and one of our expert and friendly teams will be happy to serve you!
