Solar Pools
Solar heaters for pools … any ideas on how to make one?
I have an in ground 13,000 gallon pool that I use a solar cover on to retain heat, but I would like to swim earlier and later in the year and I was thinking of building my own solar heater. Your suggestions are welcome please! I had thought of a 6′ X 3′ X 6″ deep box that would have densely packed piping going back and forth to the other side where the water would be returned to the pool. The class topped box would concentrate the heat and warm the water passively I believe. Any other suggestions or suggestions on what materials to use? I can draw the water from the filter without having to add a seperate pump.
I am planning on putting the unit on my Shed roof, not my house, so the limited size is important.
It sounds to me like the set up you envision will work in a limited fashion to heat the water enough to raise the temp 5-8 degrees. If you want this to be a relatively inexpensive project to simply expand the swim season I believe you are on the right track. Good luck!
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Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors $36.00 The Honeywell RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors helps you save money by ensuring that your lights come on only when you need them. This unit works with incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lighting, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use. It also works with ceiling fans, bathroom fans, pond pumps, and pool pumps. Featuring three operating modes and sev… |
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Eccotemp L5 Portable Tankless Water Heater and Outdoor Shower $149.00 Enjoy instant hot water wherever you go with the Eccotemp L5 Portable Tankless Water Heater. Generating more than 1 gallon of hot water per minute, this compact, energy-efficient heater creates a more comfortable and convenient outdoor experience for you and your family. The water heater comes with everything you need, including the adapters required to attach any standard garden hose nozzle and p… |
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BECKETT CORP G210AG20 210 GPH Small Pond Pump 7.1′ Pumping Height (Max) G210AG20, 210 GPH Small Pond Pump, 7.1′ Pumping Height (Max), Water Circulation In Small Ponds, Pond Art, Fountain Nozzles & Other Water Features. Direct-Drive, Epoxy-Encapsulated Design, 20′ Power Cord, 2 Year Warranty…. |
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