Infographic: Points To Consider Before Buying A Pool Solar Heater

Infographic: Points To Consider Before Buying A Pool Solar Heater

Solar Pool Heating systems last longer than gas or heat pump pool heaters. The actual cost of installing such a system may depend on many factors. Before purchase it is very important to do the following:

• Evaluate The Site’s Solar Resource
  Before investing a good quality Pool Solar Heater it is essential to consider the site’s resource. The efficiency and design of a solar heater depends on how much the energy of the sun is reaching the site. It uses both direct and diffuse solar radiation and it is required to be placed at a position where the solar resource is adequate. Un-shaded areas are every good candidate for solar pool heating systems.

• Determine The Correct System Size
  
  
  Sizing a Solar Pool Heating may involve many factors:
  
  • Pool Size
  • Average Regional Temperatures
  • Length Of Swimming Season
  • Desired Pool Temperature
  • Site’s Solar Resource
  • Collector Orientation And Tilt
  • Collector Efficiency
  • Use Of A Pool Cover
  The size of the solar collector must be 50-100% the size of the pool. In cooler places there may be a need to increase the ratio between the collector area and the pool surface area. Adding collector square footage lengthens the swimming season. 

• Determining The Correct Orientation And Tilt For The Collector
  Collectors can be mounted on the roof or at a place near the swimming pool which provides good exposure, orientation and tilt towards the sun. Both the orientation and tilt of the collector affects the solar pool heating systems performance.

• Determine The System’s Efficiency
  The efficiency of a Pool Solar Heater can be determined based on the collector’s thermal performance rating. Solar collectors with higher efficiency reduce the annual operating costs and also require lesser square feet of collector area for heating the pool.

• Compare System Costs
  Before purchasing a Solar Pool Heating system one can estimate and compare the costs of using different models. This will help in determining the potential savings of investment in a more efficient type of collector which may require fewer panels for the collector area needed to heat the pool.

• Investigate Local Codes, Covenants and Regulations
  It is essential to consider local building regulations and codes for solar water heating.

In order to install a good quality Pool Solar Heater it is best to contact a reliable product supplier. Hydromatt Solar Pool Heating has been manufacturing and selling solar pool heating systems since 1978 to mainly spa companies, swimming pools and solar heating installers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our products are a great way to keep the pool and spa heated for a longer swimming season.
To get more information about our expert services please feel free to contact us today at (03) 9796 5244