Solar pool heaters have dropped in price and are becoming competitive with gas and electric heat pumps for heating above ground pools. Solar pool heaters have a low operating cost because the use the sun't radiant energy to heat the water and only required electricity to operate the pumping system.
The heart of these systems are the solar panels, and this is where the sun's heat is transfered to the water. Additional items in the systems are the filter, the pump and the 3-way valve that is used to moderate temperatures. Most solar panel are flat and rectangular, although there are some uniquely designed collectors.
Solar heaters can take a long time to heat the water in the above ground pool, so they may need to operate for a while before the set temperature point is reached. They are also best suited for applications where the water temperature is raised to eight to eighty-five degrees, which is a very common pool water temperature that is favored by many homeownders. Often times, pool owners that required a higher temperature will supplement the solar heater with a gas fired system.
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Although the cost of a complete installation is higher for these complex systems, they have a capital recovery time of a couple of years because they eliminate the money that is used for fuel and energy for the other heating systems.
Solar pool heaters are highly dependent on the local weather conditions and direct access to the sun's rays. The solar panels are typically sized between fifty and one hundred percent of the pool's surface area. An experienced pool supply salesperson will be able to factory your specific needs and your siting conditions to provide a properly sized solar system for your specific installation.