Intex Solar Pool Heater Mat - Efficiently Raise Water Temperature by 3-5°C | Suitable for Above Ground Swimming Pools | Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective Solution

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PoolSolar solar matting ideally should be positioned facing the sun as much as possible and ideally 30 degrees (above horizontal) facing south, and as a general rule, maximum working pressure shouldn’t be above 1.5 BAR (22 psi).

PoolSolar has been designed and used effectively in the colder climes of Northern Europe for over 30 years. Unlike other brands that come from Southern Spain or Florida & California Pool Solar has been constructed to transfer the most heat possible from the weakest Sun's rays. This will allow you to heat your pool getting the optimum heat transfer from the Solar Matting. Provided they receive enough sun exposure, solar panels will usually be able to generate enough energy to heat any size of pool, even large pools. Please note that you may require planning permission to install solar panels on the roof of your home which will not be the case if you install on the ground. Solar heating matsIn this guide, you’ll learn everything about solar pool heaters you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask! We’ll answer the questions like how they work, what the benefits are, things to look for when shopping, as well answer some frequently asked questions that bothered consumers. By the end of the guide, we’ll review the TOP 5 Best Solar Pool Heaters worth buying. What Is a Solar Pool Heater? How Do They Work? Don't choose a solar pool heating system or collector based solely on its estimated costs. When selecting a solar pool heater, it's also important to consider all of the factors involved in the system's sizing and quality of the design and installation. Building Codes and Covenants This varies wildly, but most of them merely require a frame to be put together, and lines connected. A lot of them don’t even require this, simply needing to be fastened and lines connected. Which one is the best? Personal Experience Intex Pool Solar Mat is a swimming pool heating system that uses environmentally friendly solar energy to heat up above ground swimming pools. Can increase the water temperature with approximately 3-5 celsius degrees (depending on weather condition). Easy to drain, easy to store. Simple hook up, compatible with filter pump flow rate less than 5,678 litres / hour (1,248 gallons / 1,500 US gallons) . 1 square meters (11 square feet) surface to absorb the sun's rays. Constructed of heavy duty UV stabilized PVC. Suitable for above ground pools up to 8,000 US gallons (30,280 litres). Dimensions flat, before fill 47" x 47" (120cm x 120cm). Includes 1.25" (32mm) hose attachment points, 1 adaptor A and B for 1.5" (38mm) hose connection, 0.5m (1.25"/32mm diameter) connecting hose, Bypass valve. A. Yes, for a flat pan style gal roof, however for better water flow and leaf clearance we recommend it sits on top of the valleys, hence runs across the roof.

Solar mats, also known as above ground solar pool heaters, are basically flexible solar panels that are designed to be rolled out. They are easy to install on any flat surface whether you want to set up on the roof on the ground. Theoretically, solar matting can even be walked on. You can determine the efficiency of a solar swimming pool heating system based on the collector's thermal performance rating if available. As said above, with solar energy, you can’t really predict this without some expensive meteorological equipment that can give you solar output over a period of time, and produce trends which you can convert into thermal units.

They require very little maintenance, at least in theory. I've got a little addendum to that we’ll get to right now. It can also be measured by Btu per day, which is simply the rating in Btu/(ft 2day) multiplied by the area in ft 2. Also used is kWh per day, which is the rating in kWh/(m2day) multiplied by the area in m2.

Another problem, which is why I said they’re theoretically low-maintenance, is the algae here. It’s in the air, and you don’t notice it, until it grows on window screens, in pools, and yes, in those hot, incubating solar panels as well. With surface sheet style heating, you want exactly the amount of material as the surface area of the water. For above ground pools, you will possibly want to line the sides of the pool with this material as well. This calls for a heating system, which not only can abate the chill of water in the summer but can greatly extend the amount of the year you can enjoy your pool. Even in areas that have potent winters, pool owners often get an extra month of swimmable water out of a good heating system. For example, a 15-by-30-foot outdoor swimming pool in Florida typically requires a collector that equals 100% of the pool's square footage to accommodate year-round use. This equals 450 square feet of collectors. In northern California, most people use outdoor pools 6–8 months per year, so they typically size their systems at 60%–70% of the pool's surface area.Solar Heating for swimming pools has always been a good idea, free heat from the sun is always preferable to a large gas or electric bill, but just how good are the solar heating products available? Distance from the House – How far away is the pool from your house? If it’s significantly far, then exchange heaters, best served on the roof, maybe less practical.

The thing with water is, it doesn’t store heat very well for long periods of time. This is why water heaters for your home plumbing have to actively maintain the hot water supply, and why it can be depleted by too many people taking excessively long showers.As solar mats do produce a limited amount of energy (up to 5 cubic metres on average), they are best suited to small pools. That said, it is possible to connect several solar mats together. Solar domes A solar collector's thermal performance rating is measured by Btu (British thermal unit) per square foot per day: Btu/(ft 2day)