Solar Pool Heaters: Extend the Season with
a Solar Swimming Pool Heater
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Increase the value
and enjoyment of any outdoor swimming pool, by increasing
the number of days per year that it can be used. Even when
used without a cover, a solar pool heater can economically
double the number of swimming pool days per year.
Indoor solar pool heating solutions for year round use in cold climates are also
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A Solar Pool Heater Pays For Itself
With today's rising energy costs,
solar is the only thing that makes sense for heating a pool.
How Solar Pool Heaters Work
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Solar pool heaters are integrated
into the normal pool pump/filter system and work by intercepting
the water flow after it comes out of the regular pool filter,
and directing it through the solar collectors before it is
returned to the swimming pool.
The temperature of the water
is raised significantly as it passes through the collector
array. The system uses the standard pool pump and filter.
To control the the temperature of the pool water, a temperature
sensor can determine whether or
not additional heat is needed.
When no heat is needed, a
diverting valve is activated and the solar collectors are avoided
- in that case the water flows directly back to the pool
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SPP Solar Pool Heaters Are Manufactured
in the USA with Strict Quality Control
Design
Unlike other panels, we do not use individual "round
flow"
tubes. Instead, we use a flat design with square channels*
to allow for the expansion/contraction stress of constant
heating, cooling and even freezing of the panels. This design
also means that each channel is insulated by the channels
next to it eliminating heat losses to wind. Compare
solar pool heater designs.
Materials
Our USA manufacturing plant uses a combination of the very highest quality
Polypropylene, Carbon Black and non-depleting UV Stabilizers to guarantee
an efficient and durable solar swimming pool heater panel.
The SPP solar pool heater panels are more than 30% heavier (they contain about
35% more material) than most other brands insuring higher durability and a longer
life, attracting more heat and reducing heat loss.
Extrusion
Extrusion is the process of converting the material into a panel form. We
have one of the few manufacturing systems that does all of its extrusion
in-house. “In-house” extruding gives the assurance that
each of our solar pool heating panels meets the highest standards of quality.
Also, by using the same material throughout the heating panel (even the weld),
we eliminate weak points or uneven expansion and contraction in the finished
product.
Assembly
Once the extrusion is complete, the SPP manufacturing process includes
highly skilled technicians and the latest technologies to assemble each solar
pool heating panel. The SPP process goes the extra mile by adding
a reinforced bead weld to provide additional strength and protection.
Testing
Before leaving our factory, EVERY individual solar pool heating panel passes
a weld, seam, flow and pressure test at 95psi of water (this is more that
10x typical operating pressure). This guarantees a high quality, ready-to-use
product every time we ship one of our heating panels.
10 Year Replacement Warranty
The above steps insure that our SPP brand solar pool heating panels are of the
highest quality in the industry and are ready for use when you receive them.
SPP solar pool panels are expected to last 20 years and properly installed panels
have a 10-year full replacement warranty. That’s right, replacement - not
repair. Although our panels can be repaired, we are happy to replace them if
there is any problem, even if damaged from freezing.
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