A solar pool heating system is quite simple in it's operation. Water is pumped from the spa or swimming pool through a multi tube solar collector, which is generally mounted on your house roof and then back to the pool. As the water passes through the solar collector it is warmed by the sun.
A Differential Thermostat, known as a Controller, switches the water pump on or off by determining the difference between the temperature on the roof and the temperature of the pool water. The Controller also has a temperature control knob enabling a desired pool water temperature to be set when there is sufficient heat available.
Typical solar set-up's
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Open the diverter valve and run filter pump in the normal way. Close diverter valve to send water through the solar system. Air will be purged from the system back into the pool.
If the filter pump has excess capacity then this valve need only be partially closed, allowing sufficient water to pass through the system and the rest to pass directly into the pool. This eases the pressure imposed on the filter and increases filtration turnover.
The position of the valve should be marked for future reference.
Sufficient water for the system is best assessed on a sunny day: The system should run with an outlet temperature of a maximum of about 2°-4° above inlet temperature (pool temperature) |
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Run the filter pump in the normal way.
Turn on the solar pump by turning on the solar controller.
Air will be purged from the system back into the pool.
It is essential that the solar pump run only when the filter pump is also running.
This is achieved by using the same power outlet for both the filter pump and solar controller (which energises the solar pump).
This power outlet would normally be time clock controlled, with the time clock set to run between say 9.00am and 5.00pm.
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Scroll down for our standard solar systems or click here for our modular Sun+ Panels that our 100% cockatoo proof
OR for our Solar In a Box DIY ReadySolar kits here OR for Solar Pool Heating Spare Parts here.
To aid the assembly of custom configurations, the solar collector kits can be purchased as independent parts or we have the gear available in kit form.
To calculate what kit you need, you have to work out the surface area of your pool. e.g. An 8m x 3m pool is 24 sq mt. (8 times 3 = 24). For best results you need to have approximately the same area of solar collector. For a SPASA fact sheet on solar heating, click our tips/info tab at the top of the page.
Thermolite by Hydromatt is a 10 tube commercial PVC grade solar collector. The special formulation makes it resistant to UV, chlorine and micro-organic attack. Thermolite is available in a range of colours to suit your roof and colour of your house.
    
Efficiently heats your pool
Coloured to match, and blend with your roof
Comes with a 10 year warranty
Resistant to UV, chlorine and micro-organic attacks
Lightweight
The manual systems comes with everything needed to setup and install a solar pool heating system. Uses a manual control valve to turn the system on and off. The auto kits come with all the components of the manual system, plus a 3/4 HP Onga pump (no lint pot) and a standard solar controller.
For double story a 1 HP pump would be required for $20.00 extra plus if you have an independent system a lint pot will be required for the pump at $90.00 extra. If you order one of the following kits, please mention if you need these extras. You can do this under "additional information' on the order form.
For the DIY instructions for the solar kits listed below, please click here
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