Swimming Pool Solar Panel Kits
Are you tired of swimming in a cold pool? Maybe you would like to have the use of your pool for more months out of the year? You may be unsure how to heat your water. Normal pool heaters can use a great deal of energy. Solar units may be very expensive to install. You may wish to consider a swimming pool solar panel kit. You can install them yourself. You will not have to worry about increased energy bills.
Proper sizing
These panels come in a lot of different sizes. You will need to know how much surface area that you need. A good rule is the 60-80 rule. Your solar collection area should be sixty to eighty percent of your total pool surface. Suppose your pool is thirty two feet by fifteen feet. This is also 9.7 meters by 4.6 meters. Thirty two times fifteen is 480 square feet. Metric square meters is 44.6 square meters.
Most kits will tell you how much surface area that it has. You will get the necessary hardware to install your heat system. You may choose to mount the system on the roof or on the ground.
It does not take a great deal of technical knowledge. You will need to follow the instructions. It is always good to have competent help also. You should not need any specialized tools. You will need tools like a drill and hacksaw. You might wish to have a socket and driver set. Screwdrivers may be necessary, too.
Price
The cost will vary a great deal. It will depend largely upon the size. You may spend a few hundred dollars. You might spend a few thousand dollars. If you have a large in ground pool, you can expect to pay around $2,000 or more.
Other considerations
You will need to make sure that the system is properly winterized in cold weather. Freezing can damage the unit. When you install your kit, take your time. You want to make sure that everything is done right.
Make sure that your heat system is on during the day. It should be turned off at night. This way it will not pump cool water into the pool. This can cool your water down a great deal. It is a good idea to use a blanket on the pool at night. This will help keep the heat in at night.
Summary
Have you decided to have a heated pool? Swimming pool solar panel kits may be a good idea. You can save a lot of money by installing them yourself. You can save a lot on your energy bills, too.
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