Your Pool - Factors to Consider When Using Solar Pool
Heating |
| An effective solar pool heating system can be installed for almost
any pool in any location. Your SunGrabber dealer is the best resource
to determine the ideal installation for your individual home and pool
configuration.
In addition to where you live, there are a number of factors
that are considered when optimizing a solar pool heating system.
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| Factor 1: What is the ideal orientation for my solar
panels? |
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Orientation |
Explanation |
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South |
The ideal orientation for your solar panels is a south-facing
pitched roof, near the pool, with enough space for mounting the required
number of panels. |
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West |
An installation on a west-facing roof works well for
summer heating, in some installations the panel area may need to be
increased. |
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East |
Eastern exposures tend to be less effective and, therefore,
less economical. Increasing the panel area is the recommended approach
for an eastern orientation. |
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North |
Northern exposures are not usually recommended, except
in certain areas of the country. |
| Fortunately, the modular nature of the solar panel makes it easy
to tailor the system to a specific site. Be certain that the orientation
you select is not shaded by trees or other structures. Remember, the
effectiveness of a solar system is directly dependent on the amount
of direct sunlight that the panels receive.
Your SunGrabber dealer can work with you to identify the ideal
orientation and location for your solar pool heating system.
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| Factor 2: What is the best inclination for the solar
panels? |
| Season |
Inclination |
| Year-Round |
Equal to the latitude of installation. For example,
the panels for an installation in Tampa, Florida would be at 27 degrees
of an angle since Tampa is located at 27 degrees latitude. |
| Summer |
Equal to the latitude minus 10 to 15 degrees. |
| Winter |
Equal to the latitude plus 10 to 15 degrees. |
| The inclination of the solar panels is less important
than their orientation. However, the inclination should always exceed
10 degrees to ensure proper drainage. |
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| Factor 3: How many panels will I need for my inground pool? |
| The "rule of thumb" for sizing a swimming pool solar heating system
60% to 80% of the pool's surface area in solar panels. For example,
a 480 square foot pool (32 feet by 15 feet) needs 288 to 384 square
feet of solar panel area. |
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