We specialize in solar pool heating applications and have over 40 years of experience in all aspect of design, installation, and maintenance of solar pool heating systems for both residential and commercial application. We also have extensive experience in solar domestic hot water (DHW) heating and photovoltaic (PV) applications. Our unique and exclusive Self-installation Program - do it yourself and save $$$ (pool heating systems only).
Saturday self-install seminars (May-August at Oregon warehouse only) - we show you how-to install your own system and answer your specific installation-related questions, . Throughout this website, there are hyperlinks to printable documents and data in Adobe PDF format. Buying solar energy components or systems usually involves an educational process so you buy only what you need.
We built this site to help increase your knowledge and understanding of these systems and what it takes to design and possibly install your own. In addition to information, we want you to take advantage of the services we offer to support you before and after product purchase.
Saturday self-install seminars (May-August at Oregon warehouse only) - we show you how-to install your own system and answer your specific installation-related questions, . Throughout this website, there are hyperlinks to printable documents and data in Adobe PDF format. Buying solar energy components or systems usually involves an educational process so you buy only what you need.
We built this site to help increase your knowledge and understanding of these systems and what it takes to design and possibly install your own. In addition to information, we want you to take advantage of the services we offer to support you before and after product purchase.
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Whether you have an in-ground pool (IGP) or above ground pool (AGP), solar is the most economical and cost-effective method of heating any pool in any climate during the typical swim season for that area.
If you are now using a gas or electric heater (even a heat pump) to heat your inground or larger above ground pool, the payback (return on investment) for a solar pool heating system is generally less than 3 years just from energy savings alone.
While you are amortizing your investment, all operating energy costs are ZERO over the life of the system which should well exceed 20 years (if properly maintained)!
If you are now using a gas or electric heater (even a heat pump) to heat your inground or larger above ground pool, the payback (return on investment) for a solar pool heating system is generally less than 3 years just from energy savings alone.
While you are amortizing your investment, all operating energy costs are ZERO over the life of the system which should well exceed 20 years (if properly maintained)!
Both systems contain polymer panels and solar loop tubing in a closed loop design with an external heat exchanger in a circulation module that transfers solar heat to the potable water in your water heater or additional solar storage tank.
Basic system (48 sq.ft. of panel) comes in one easy to ship box.
Solar water heating uses thermal solar energy to heat water for home, business, or industry.
Unlike pool heating that is a low temperature solar application, hot water heating is a medium temperature application.
Basic system (48 sq.ft. of panel) comes in one easy to ship box.
Solar water heating uses thermal solar energy to heat water for home, business, or industry.
Unlike pool heating that is a low temperature solar application, hot water heating is a medium temperature application.
Solar controls should be an integral component of any solar system, especially inground pools (or larger above ground pools).
They are essential for maximizing the solar performance of any pool solar systems even if you are in a consistently sunny area.
By accurately monitoring the available solar radiation and your pool's temperature, they allow the solar system to function only when it can add heat to your pool or not depending on your needs.
They have the additional benefit of thermostatic control so you can set the temperature to which you want the solar to maintain your pool.
They are essential for maximizing the solar performance of any pool solar systems even if you are in a consistently sunny area.
By accurately monitoring the available solar radiation and your pool's temperature, they allow the solar system to function only when it can add heat to your pool or not depending on your needs.
They have the additional benefit of thermostatic control so you can set the temperature to which you want the solar to maintain your pool.
To get a better angle to the sun.
Solar panels perform best when solar radiation strikes them at a right angle most critical for PV and DHW but much less so for pool heating.
Racks can be homemade or built professionally out of wood or other materials.
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer the GroundPro and ProRack all-aluminum racking system designed for our FAFCO panels.
They were discontinued by their manufacturer in late 2005 not because they weren't a quality racking system but because the were a seasonal product.
Solar panels perform best when solar radiation strikes them at a right angle most critical for PV and DHW but much less so for pool heating.
Racks can be homemade or built professionally out of wood or other materials.
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer the GroundPro and ProRack all-aluminum racking system designed for our FAFCO panels.
They were discontinued by their manufacturer in late 2005 not because they weren't a quality racking system but because the were a seasonal product.
Solar is certainly one very important way to do this.
Pool blankets or covers are an integral part of solar heating in cooler climates to help retain heat.
85% of the heat loss from a pool is off the water surface as the warmest water evaporates into the air.
In conjunction with solar or by themselves, covers reduce water loss and thus reduce heat loss from a pool or any body of water.
We highly recommend the use of a standard cover such as the bubble-type, foam or automatic vinyl.
Unfortunately, covers can be expensive, inconvenient or even impossible to use in some situations, especially on larger commercial pool or ponds.
Pool blankets or covers are an integral part of solar heating in cooler climates to help retain heat.
85% of the heat loss from a pool is off the water surface as the warmest water evaporates into the air.
In conjunction with solar or by themselves, covers reduce water loss and thus reduce heat loss from a pool or any body of water.
We highly recommend the use of a standard cover such as the bubble-type, foam or automatic vinyl.
Unfortunately, covers can be expensive, inconvenient or even impossible to use in some situations, especially on larger commercial pool or ponds.
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