Solar Pool Heaters: Extend the Season with a Solar Swimming Pool Heater

 
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 available, contact us for details.
 
 
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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.


Solar saves on pool heating costs

 

 

How Solar Pool Heaters Work

See Photos Of Installed Solar Pool Heating Systems  
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 after filtration.

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 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.
*Illustration of SPP square channel design.
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