Solar Water Heating for Swimming Pools

The good news is that these energy bills can be dramatically reduced by using the free power of the Sun through a solar water heating system. Solar thermal is so effective it can save up to 70-80% of pool heating costs as well as providing huge carbon savings. engine valve manufacturers


Solar thermal pool systems also provide one of the fastest paybacks of all renewable energy installations. Payback is generated typically around 5 years from installation.down quilt manufacturers


How does solar hot water heat a swimming pool?

Solar water heating collects free energy from sunlight in a solar collector and uses this to heat a fluid that is circulated in pipes. 

Typically the solar collector is typically either a flat plate solar panel, or one containing solar evacuated tubes. This is attached to a south facing roof or placed on a free standing support.

The fluid running through the collector is quickly heated by the sun and, due to thermal insulation, will get hot even in fairly levels of low sunlight. The hot fluid is then piped into a domestic water cylinder where it releases its heat to the water through the process of conduction.

The solar thermal panels can work alongside existing boilers and heat exchangers and offer a base load of natural heat that helps to dramatically reduce running costs. Alternatively there are systems that heat the pool water directly.

Once installed solar thermal pool heating costs very little to run, only a pump and controller are needed, requiring minimal electrical power.

The beauty of a solar thermal system is that they can also be sized to meet the needs of any pool. From domestic indoor or outdoor pools through to large scale leisure centre poolssunny fashion
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