Solar pool heaters

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Because people are constantly looking for new ways to save money as well as to have the nicer things in life, the amount of people who are using solar pool heaters has increased a lot in recent years.

However, despite this increase, there are still many people who understand very little about exactly how these items work. Because of this, some of the most misunderstood concerns about these heaters are addressed here in the following few paragraphs.

Misconception: The solar pool heaters must face south.
Truth: This can be true, but is not necessarily right. The most important thing to remember is that these items should be placed somewhere where the sunlight will be able to shine on it for most of the day. Depending on the surface where the panels are mounted, they could be just as effective facing north, east, or west as they are facing south.

Misconception: Pool covers won’t be needed if there is a solar pool heater.
Truth: The thing about pools is that they are able to quickly lose their heat in a number of different ways. However, the one way that loses up to 75 percent of a pool’s heat all by itself is through evaporation.

So, although the solar energy is still providing the pool with “free” heat, it will have trouble keeping up with the pool’s energy needs if there is no kind of pool cover that can help trap in the heat.

Even though you don’t pay extra for the solar energy produced to try to keep the pool warm, the solar energy system simply may not be able to keep up with demand if there is nor pool cover.

Misconception: A pool’s temperature can’t be controlled if you use solar pool heaters.
Truth: There are actually two different ways that a person can control the temperature of his pool if he has a solar heating system. The most simple way is a simple diverter valve that allows the pool owner to turn the system on or off, depending on his needs.

If this is a little too simple, a pool owner can purchase what is called an automatic solar control. This device works much like the thermostat inside of a home. The homeowner simply sets the device for a certain temperature and then the motorized valves work to let in and release the proper amounts of water to achieve the desired temperature.

Misconception: The solar panels must be placed on the roof.
Truth: Although it is a good idea to place the panels on the roof in order to be able to collect the largest amount of sunshine, it is not an absolute must that it simply has to be placed on the rooftop. But, if a person decides to place the solar panels in a different place, it is usually a good idea to at least make sure that the panels are pointing south. This might help optimize the panel’s efficiency.

Misconception: Solar pool heating is just a fad.
Truth: Of all the different applications and uses for solar energy, the most common is its use to heat pools. People have been heating their pools with solar energy for more than three decades.

Because heating in this way has worked for so many people, even more are moving toward heating their pools in the same way. After more than 30 years, it is hard to call this method a fad. In fact, most people simply call it a great idea.

Solar pool heaters can help out a pool owner in many ways. Among other things, those who own these pools will definitely begin to notice that the swim season is able to last longer thanks to these systems.

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