Solar Swimming Pool Heaters

I would like to explain the solar swimming pool heater process step by step. The order in the chain is as follow:

Pool ---> Strainer - pump - filter - pressure relief valve - check valve - flow control valve - solar collectors (heat exchanger) - flow control valve - Conventional Pool Heater ---> Pool

Lets start in the pool shall we. First the pool water is pumped (sucked) through a strainer (or rough filter) removing debris and anything that could create damage in the solar system. Then the water is pumped through a fine filter. Then the water is ready for the collector or heat exchanger normally mounted on the roof of the house. After the suns rays have created a much warmer water it passes through the conventional pool heater.' After that it's back into the pool.

Pool Heaters - The Solar Advantage

It's about time we all went to solar heating for our swimming pools. Yes, there is some initial cost when you are converting from standard pool heaters, but in the end state you will save thousands of dollars in utilities.

The advantages of solar heating are many besides money savings. You can use your pool for a much longer season due the absorbed harnessing of the sun's powerful rays. Even on rainy days there is enough light to great some residual heat.

You likely have a swimming pool heating system already, but that does not mean you are going to dismantle your present heating system - you are going to meld a solar system with your present system. Simply turn down your heating system and use it as a buffer.

There are some disciplines when maintaining your pool that will conserve energy. There are three ways you lose heat off and out of your pool. Radiation, conduction, and of course evaporation. By purchasing a quality swimming pool cover you can stop over 80% of your heat loss, which in turn conserves all the heat generated with your solar heating system and your standard heating system. Don't go cheap on the cover - that is a common mistake that will cost you thousands in heating bills.

Pricing:

Depending on whether your pool is above ground or inground can make a the difference in price. Above ground swimming pools use cheaper solar systems due to the fact they use solar panels and don't utilize the more expensive pumps, valves, filters, strains, etc. For these above ground pools a complete solar heating system will cost between $120 to $1000, depending on all key factors and parts.

If you have an inground swimming pool, your solar heating system does not have to be expensive either. You can some cheap systems (don't recommend it) for as low as $150, but you can buy the highest end solar pool heating system, with all heavy duty top end equipment that can cost up to $5000 after delivery, parts, and labor. You can do the setup of the solar heater yourself, but I would recommend having a professional install it with a warranty of some kind.

What can cost the most is the collector. If you choose to have a large size collector mounted on the roof of your house, this can drive the price up in short order. However, a large collector can create even that much more solar heat to the water and take most all the load off your conventional pool heater.

You can surf the internet for many different solar pool heaters and find many to choose from. I would of course investigate your local swimming pool retailers as well.