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Will solar panels heat a pool as well as a propane or gas heater?
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∙ 18y ago
Like most things in life, "it depends"! It depends on: *how much money do you want to spend to heat your pool? Consider both up-front equipment and long-term fuel costs. *where do you live? Florida or Canada? *how much of the year do you intend to swim? May-Sept or Jan-Dec? *do you have an appropriate location and space for solar panels? *how warm do you like the water? If you live in a sunny region and have a generously sized solar system the answer could very well be "yes". If you don't live in a sunny region or don't have extra room for the solar panels, the answer could easily be "no". For example, I live in Los Angeles and use a solar heater. My pool is over 80F from early April through the end of October. This works great for me and my family. The equipment cost was affordable and the operating cost is basically zero since I have to run my pump anyway. But that's me. Only you can decide what you want and how much you are willing to pay for it. A gas heater can generally provide more heat than solar. And it can provide that heat 24/7/365. If you are willing to spend the money, you can swim whenever you want to swim in water as warm as you like it! Consider your needs and talk to some experienced pool builders and a few pool owners to get a better idea of what might work best for you. Hope this helps ...
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How does the solar heater heats up the water in the tank?
The solar panels absorb energy from then sun, the solar energy is then transformed into heat energy causing the water to heat up.
Do solar panels get more heat from the sun?
No, solar panels do not create heat they create energy
What would happen to solar panels if there was no sun out?
Nothing. Solar panels store heat inside so that on a cloudy day the solar panels work.
How is solar power collected and stored?
Solar power is collected by solar panels, and stored in currents
Can solar panels make electricity and heat?
Yes they can. Solar panels convert radiation from the sun into usable electricity. They electricity can then be converted into heat
Propane Heaters?
form_title= Propane Heaters form_header= Stay warm with a propane heater. What size heater do you need?*= _ [50] What is the square footage of your home?*= _ [50] Will you heat your entire house with propane?*= () Yes () No
Where can one purchase solar heat panels for their home?
There are number of places where one can purchase solar heat panels for their home. Delupe, Made-in-China, and China Solars are some examples of online stores where one can purchase solar heat panels for reasonable prices.
What is the temperature of a heated pool?
The answer will depend on where in the world the pool is.
Do solar panels need heat or light?
light
Which device converts the heat into electricity?
Solar panels
Why are solar panels black in color?
black is colour that can obsorb heat,since solar panals collect energy from the sun by heat radiation, it only makes sense to have the solar panels dark in colour.
What kind of energy is being produced by sunlight and solar panels?
Sunlight and photovoltaic (PV) panels (solar panels) produce electricity.Sunlight and a solar thermal collector produce heat by capturing solar radiation. The heat is then used to heat water, heat air, cook food, or heat a fluid that drives a turbine which creates electricity.Photoelectrochemical cells or PECs are solar cells that produce electrical energy or hydrogen in a process similar to the electrolysis of water.
