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Does a pool pump work harder when solar panels are added?
Pool Pumps are designed and built to work hard. You may create some additional back pressure by adding solar panels. as long as the pump is sufficient to fill the solar panels with water you should have no harm done by adding solar to your pool
What is the temperature of a heated pool?
The answer will depend on where in the world the pool is.
How big should my pool solar panels be?
You would probably need a solar panel about four feet bu four feet to heat a small free standing pool. Your pool can be retro-fitted if it isn't compatible.
Are solar heat panels the cheapes way to heat a swimming pool?
we used solar panels for 1 year, temp averaged 71 degrees, so we switched to gas. I suppose it depends how much sun you get where you are. we are north of the 49th parallel and solar was inadequate
What type of solar cover reel do you recommend for a 15x30 above ground pool if there is no room at either end of the pool because it is fenced?
of you put the solar panels out side the fence then u can do it. just make sure to put fence around the solar panel's
How far away can solar panels be for an above ground pool I want to put mine on my roof two stories high about 80 feet from the pool will this work?
I think you should put the panels at least 45 ft. away.But that's just me.
What is the difference between photovoltaic solar panels and swimming pool solar panels?
This is a great questions and I will try to answer it in a short and concise way, but also, go to the link below for more information. When people think about alternative or renewable energy, the first image that comes to mind is often large blue or black solar panels on rooftops or portable highway signs that have a small panel attached. These solar panels, also known as photovoltaic modules (or PV modules), convert sunlight into electricity, and they have been the backbone of renewable energy for decades. The Photovoltaic Effect (how sunlight is converted into electrical energy) was discovered over a hundred years ago! Yet widespread implementation of this technology has been very gradual. Only in very recent years has photovoltaics gained wide popularity as an alternative way to produce electricity. Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of solar energy in many climates. = Solar Swimming Pool Heating = You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They're cost-competitive with both gas and heat pump pool heaters, and they have very low annual operating costs. Actually, solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of solar energy in many climates. Most solar pool heating systems include the following: * A solar collector - the device through which pool water is circulated to be heated by the sun * A filter - removes debris before water is pumped through the collector * A pump - circulates water through the filter and collector and back to the pool * A flow control valve - automatic or manual device that diverts pool water through the solar collector. I hope this answers your question, but remember you can get more details by visiting the link below.
Can you get a solar panel for a swimming pool pum what size and what you will need to install?
Sizing a solar system for a pool is relatively straight forward. First calculate the square footage of the pool (NOT the volume of water). Take that number and multiply by .8. Your goal is to get close to 80% of your surface area to be the surface area of the solar system. Buy POOL panels. Contrary to belief, panels which have a glass pane over the absorber sheet is NOT more efficient for heating pools. Set the panels facing south at 15-30 degrees of angle. A diverter valve can be used with the existing pool pump to pump the water through the panels. The 80% rule assumes that a pool cover is being used. I installed systems on the central coast of California. If your climate is cooler, add another panel. If there is no cover on the pool, increase the surface area of the solar system to 100%. Also, if you can not face the panels south, you may want to increase the panel size as well. This formula is designed to hold your pool at 80 deg. from April to October. Hope this helps
When do solar panels pay for themselves?
The payback on solar panels depends on the type of panel, as well as what incentives are available. For example in Louisiana the state will pay for up to half the cost on your system, so you could install a Solar Water Heating panel for around 2500 which would pay for itself within the first 3 years. If you replace a gas or electric Pool heater with Solar Pool heating panels they would pay for themselves within 1~2 years. If you mean Solar Electric panels, they have the longest payback of all. Even with a 30% incentive from the US government most Solar Electric systems will still take 8~12 years to pay for themselves. Luckily they last 25~30 years.
Who was the first president to put solar panels on the white house?
Jimmy Carter was first to have solar panels put on the roof. Then Ronald Reagan had them removed in order to repair the roof and they were not put back. George W, Bush had new solar panels installed elsewhere to heat a maintenance building and the swimming pool . Obama's secretary of energy announced that solar panels would be put on the White House roof to heat water there.
How much heat can solar pool heaters generate?
The specific amount of heat generated will depend on factors like the size of the solar panels or tubes used. But makers of solar pool heaters claim they can heat your pool completely, or cut back on hot water use by up to 97%. The amount of heat generated depends very much on where you live and how many hours of sunlight and clear skies you have each day. A solar pool heater will likely be more effective in New Mexico than it would be in Minnesota. Talk to an expert in your area for accurate information.
How many solar panels amps volt to run a 110v pool pump?
Solar panels produce DC voltages. I presume that your pool pump uses 120 volts AC. Find the amperage of the pump. Find out what the output current of a single solar cell produces. Divide this into the pump amperage. If the output voltage is 12 VDC then you will need at least 10 cells to start. The total current of these 10 cells will have to be greater that the pump motor nameplate. Now you will have to purchase an inverter to change the DC to AC.
