Nobody likes their swim in cold water. Imagine going for a dip on a chilly winter morning in your swimming pool. The thought isn’t nice and is a reason why we have solar pool heaters today. It’s convenient, and the practicality of an installation makes it a must-buy if you have a swimming pool. From an economic perspective, they can save you a lot of money. If you are thinking of reducing your carbon footprint, they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well. Simple and relatively inexpensive, here is a look at the world of solar pool heaters.
How does it work?
The water from your pool or Jacuzzi is passed through a multi-tube collector, located on your roof in most cases. The multi-tube collector heats up the water which is then pumped back into the pool. This is an extremely efficient technique in use throughout the world. Your regular house pump can be used for this purpose, as well. You need to do a bit of research and find out which will give you the best returns on investment.
Using a mini tube collector
The multi-tube collector offers a lot of flexibility on the location. The only constraint is that the place should be away from everyone’s view and fully exposed to the sun. They can be attached to metal and shingle roofs where you can glue the absorber to the roof without any penetration. They are best suited for tilted tiled roofs as they are easy to attach and also do not affect the aesthetics of the house. You can also fix them directly on the ground but it takes up valuable land area and is also not that efficient if it is a flat surface. So, if it has to be installed on a flat roof or land area it needs to be fixed on vertical stands which increases solar exposure.
Using a Solar Pool Cover
A solar pool cover is an important feature if you would like to harness solar energy most efficiently. The cover prevents the heat from dissipating fast and thus helps in further reducing heating costs. They are an inexpensive feature and cost around a hundred dollars. They reduce evaporation which accounts for 70% of heat loss in a pool. Transparent pool covers are the most efficient as they reduce evaporation, but also allow solar gain. However, if you wouldn’t like to invest in a solar pool cover there is an alternative. There are solar rings that can cover 80% of the water area and work, in the same way, as a pool cover. Needless to say, they are much less efficient, but some users have expressed their satisfaction with this product.
Solar pool heaters are also durable fixtures, and some parts can last almost 35-40 years. It is noteworthy that you go for a solar pool heater manufacturer based in Australia who preferably sources his components from within the country. Otherwise, when it comes to repairs and maintenance you may often have to settle for cheaper imports which are not efficient and also not durable.
Swimming pool heaters can be the right solar pool heating system you need. Have the pool warm throughout the year and enjoy a dip whenever you want.
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