FAQ
The primary benefit of using solar energy to heat your pool is a financial one: in the medium and long term, it’s much cheaper. You’ll also get more use out of your pool as your swim season will double in length; and the system is easy to use and maintain. Solar heating for pools is an environmentally responsible choice too, and that alone is considered a huge benefit by many of our customers.
A solar pool heating system is the only heater that eliminates expensive pool heating utility bills. Natural gas and propane heaters are less expensive to install initially but have a significantly higher operating cost. Oil heaters and electric heat pumps cost about the same upfront as solar.
The solar collectors are typically mounted on roofs or any area near the pool that provides the proper exposure, orientation and tilt toward the sun.
No. East and west facing systems work well. We generally do not recommend a north facing system.
Yes. The heating system absorbs solar radiation which is present even during cloudy conditions. Any solar radiation absorbed by the system is then transferred into the pool water. The system does not heat at night when the ambient air temperature is lower than 60 degrees, or when it is raining.
Our system is designed to serve as the only heater you need for your pool. However, some of our customers choose to use their solar heating system in conjunction with a conventional pool heater. The solar heating system serves as the primary heat source with the conventional heater as a backup. Using our system extends the life of a conventional heater while minimizing the utility bills.
A solar swimming pool heating system generates heat for your pool while a pool blanket helps prevent heat loss. A pool blanket does not generate heat. Surface area evaporation is the biggest source of heat loss for pools, and pool covers are an inexpensive way to maximize the efficiency of any pool heating system. The combined use of a solar pool heater and pool blanket will most cost-effectively and efficiently heat your swimming pool.
Not cost effectively. These solar technologies are designed for different applications. A solar domestic hot water system is designed to heat a small amount of water (typically 80 to 120 gallons) to high temperatures (typically 120 degrees or warmer) while a solar swimming pool heating system is designed to heat thousands of gallons of water to lower temperatures.