Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Sep 29th 2004, 4:55 am
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Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Just checking out the cost and efficiency of installing a roof level solar panel. Roughly, it seems for about USD1500 or less I could get a system that would increase water temp by about 3-4C and maybe prolong swimming season by a month or so.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
Sep 29th 2004, 5:50 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by Don
Just checking out the cost and efficiency of installing a roof level solar panel. Roughly, it seems for about USD1500 or less I could get a system that would increase water temp by about 3-4C and maybe prolong swimming season by a month or so.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
Should be an interesting response Don.
No one mention solar power much.
Bye
Mark
Sep 29th 2004, 6:41 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Our solar heating dun work for shit. haha, or maybe its just because we live in Melbourne where the sun dont shine? 
Sep 29th 2004, 7:13 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by breaks_head
Our solar heating dun work for shit. haha, or maybe its just because we live in Melbourne where the sun dont shine?
Get a scarecrow too. That might help.
Sep 29th 2004, 9:51 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Dear Don,
Forget solar heating there`s a new heating product just come out that we will be installing and it costs $700 per year to heat an average size pool with this heater. Only just receivied info on it, and if you`re interested, I will get some more info for you and send it to you. Regards Rob
Forget solar heating there`s a new heating product just come out that we will be installing and it costs $700 per year to heat an average size pool with this heater. Only just receivied info on it, and if you`re interested, I will get some more info for you and send it to you. Regards Rob
Sep 29th 2004, 10:45 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by robertd
Dear Don,
Forget solar heating there`s a new heating product just come out that we will be installing and it costs $700 per year to heat an average size pool with this heater. Only just receivied info on it, and if you`re interested, I will get some more info for you and send it to you. Regards Rob
Forget solar heating there`s a new heating product just come out that we will be installing and it costs $700 per year to heat an average size pool with this heater. Only just receivied info on it, and if you`re interested, I will get some more info for you and send it to you. Regards Rob
Rob, would love to hear more about this new product ....... any chance?
Thanks, Dawn
Sep 29th 2004, 10:57 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by Don
Just checking out the cost and efficiency of installing a roof level solar panel. Roughly, it seems for about USD1500 or less I could get a system that would increase water temp by about 3-4C and maybe prolong swimming season by a month or so.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
As the pool is small in surface area but deep all round, I figure it's going to be refreshingly freezing unless I get it heated.
And the dacha has a perfectly positioned south facing (in Europe) roof.
Anybody can tell me more or if the solar heating system works OK? We get loads of sunshine and hot weather May-Mid Sept.
I read an article very recently [don't know where, it could have been on here even]about a guy who built a therapy pool for his very sick child. To enable prolonged use he ran the pipes to and from the filter system above ground in black pipes. I seem to recall they were actually looped up and down his barn roof, positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight. After a few weeks the temperature rise was significant for the child to use the pool for a considerable time longer than is usual here.
As for solar heating we have a "solarhart" system on our roof and it provides ample hot water for 4 adults and 2 children. We only shower though as we're on tank water.
Sep 29th 2004, 10:59 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Call me naive..... but I would have thought Aus would be a good place for solar heating 
I know you're not there Don, but none of the houses on real estate sites seem to have the panels. Why? If it is a very good obvious reason I will happily admit to being a numpty 
I know you're not there Don, but none of the houses on real estate sites seem to have the panels. Why? If it is a very good obvious reason I will happily admit to being a numpty
Sep 29th 2004, 11:04 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Call me naive..... but I would have thought Aus would be a good place for solar heating I know you're not there Don, but none of the houses on real estate sites seem to have the panels. Why? If it is a very good obvious reason I will happily admit to being a numpty
I know you're not there Don, but none of the houses on real estate sites seem to have the panels. Why? If it is a very good obvious reason I will happily admit to being a numpty
Sep 29th 2004, 3:01 pm
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by cresta57
Hey Don,
I read an article very recently [don't know where, it could have been on here even]about a guy who built a therapy pool for his very sick child. To enable prolonged use he ran the pipes to and from the filter system above ground in black pipes. I seem to recall they were actually looped up and down his barn roof, positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight. After a few weeks the temperature rise was significant for the child to use the pool for a considerable time longer than is usual here.
As for solar heating we have a "solarhart" system on our roof and it provides ample hot water for 4 adults and 2 children. We only shower though as we're on tank water.
I read an article very recently [don't know where, it could have been on here even]about a guy who built a therapy pool for his very sick child. To enable prolonged use he ran the pipes to and from the filter system above ground in black pipes. I seem to recall they were actually looped up and down his barn roof, positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight. After a few weeks the temperature rise was significant for the child to use the pool for a considerable time longer than is usual here.
As for solar heating we have a "solarhart" system on our roof and it provides ample hot water for 4 adults and 2 children. We only shower though as we're on tank water.
As re: DIY solar heating, I was certainly thinking of having a go if a real system is too expensive. As it is, leaving a 50m dark green 3/4 inch hose in the sun for 25 minutes in summer gets me a piping hot shower (via sprinkler) for about 3 mins if I'm not greedy with the flow.
I was thinking I could maybe put 200m of hose pipe on the sloping south-facing roof linked to a slow pump from the pool? Would just have to invent a nice pattern and think of a good way to attach it to the roof. I estimate cost of that would be about GBP60 for the hose and fittings, another GBP50 for the pump - should last about 5 years.
What do you reckon?
Sep 29th 2004, 4:28 pm
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by Don
Cheers, all.
As re: DIY solar heating, I was certainly thinking of having a go if a real system is too expensive. As it is, leaving a 50m dark green 3/4 inch hose in the sun for 25 minutes in summer gets me a piping hot shower (via sprinkler) for about 3 mins if I'm not greedy with the flow.
I was thinking I could maybe put 200m of hose pipe on the sloping south-facing roof linked to a slow pump from the pool? Would just have to invent a nice pattern and think of a good way to attach it to the roof. I estimate cost of that would be about GBP60 for the hose and fittings, another GBP50 for the pump - should last about 5 years.
What do you reckon?
As re: DIY solar heating, I was certainly thinking of having a go if a real system is too expensive. As it is, leaving a 50m dark green 3/4 inch hose in the sun for 25 minutes in summer gets me a piping hot shower (via sprinkler) for about 3 mins if I'm not greedy with the flow.
I was thinking I could maybe put 200m of hose pipe on the sloping south-facing roof linked to a slow pump from the pool? Would just have to invent a nice pattern and think of a good way to attach it to the roof. I estimate cost of that would be about GBP60 for the hose and fittings, another GBP50 for the pump - should last about 5 years.
What do you reckon?
they normally use copper pipe soldered onto a copper plate, and the lot is painted black!
The copper plate heats up & then conducts the heat to the water in the tubing.
A central heating pump should do it quite well.
Bye
Mark
Sep 29th 2004, 4:30 pm
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by cresta57
Why the hell would you want to heat your home here? It's 20 odd outside now and it's only spring. Now solar powered air con that would be another story
you could alway's go for solar pannels!
Bye
Mark
Sep 29th 2004, 9:41 pm
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by cresta57
Why the hell would you want to heat your home here? It's 20 odd outside now and it's only spring. Now solar powered air con that would be another story
It was just a question, no need to get snotty
Oct 1st 2004, 9:11 am
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by dmf
Rob, would love to hear more about this new product ....... any chance?
Thanks, Dawn
Thanks, Dawn
The product is called a quantum water heater. It absourbs heat energy from the ambient air then transfers it to the pool water. The quantum heater can produce up to 4 times more heat energy than the power they consume. If you want any more info PM me your fax number and I will fax you the brochure. Regards Rob
Oct 1st 2004, 12:26 pm
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Re: Anybody got solar heating for the swimming pool?
Originally Posted by cresta57
Hey Don,
I read an article very recently [don't know where, it could have been on here even]about a guy who built a therapy pool for his very sick child. To enable prolonged use he ran the pipes to and from the filter system above ground in black pipes. I seem to recall they were actually looped up and down his barn roof, positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight. After a few weeks the temperature rise was significant for the child to use the pool for a considerable time longer than is usual here.
As for solar heating we have a "solarhart" system on our roof and it provides ample hot water for 4 adults and 2 children. We only shower though as we're on tank water.
I read an article very recently [don't know where, it could have been on here even]about a guy who built a therapy pool for his very sick child. To enable prolonged use he ran the pipes to and from the filter system above ground in black pipes. I seem to recall they were actually looped up and down his barn roof, positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight. After a few weeks the temperature rise was significant for the child to use the pool for a considerable time longer than is usual here.
As for solar heating we have a "solarhart" system on our roof and it provides ample hot water for 4 adults and 2 children. We only shower though as we're on tank water.
Running the pool water through pipes over your roof is quite common.... also can be run through pool fences... also a pool blanket is quite effective
