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How does a solar pool heater work?


Will it heat my pool?


Can it also cool my pool?


Can pool solar panels be used to heat the house?


Should I use a pool cover with a solar pool heating system?


How do I purchase a solar pool heater or receive more information?





How does a solar pool heater work?


Cold water is pumped from your pool through our patented solar tube design where it is warmed by heat collected from the sun. This is very much like the water that sits in a garden hose and is warmed by the sun. The warm water is then pumped back into your pool giving you luxuriously warm water and plenty of extended swim time. [Top]


Will it heat my pool?


Of course! Depending on your weather and climatic conditions, you can expect your FAFCO solar pool heater to:


A solar blanket will help hold in this heat at night or when it's windy, and can help the pool heating system be even more effective. [Top]


Can it also cool my pool?


During the hottest part of the summer, running the solar system at night can cool a pool to a more refreshing swimming temperature - down several degrees in one night if the conditions are right. Also, if your pool is too warm, leave the solar blanket off at night to allow more heat to escape. [Top]


Can pool solar panels be used to heat the house?


No. Solar pool panels and controls are designed specifically to heat a large volume of water in a swimming pool, and to operate in temperature ranges of 80 to 100 degrees. Household space heating and household hot water are different applications of solar, requiring the heating smaller volumes of household water to higher temperatures. [Top]


Should I use a pool cover with a solar pool heating system?


A pool cover prevents evaporation loss, particularly at night. The cover traps the solar heat that has been added during the day. This is very complementary to the solar system. The solar system can be viewed as actively adding heat. The cover retains that heat passively. [Top]


How do I purchase a solar pool heater or receive more information?


We can put you in touch with an In-Ground or Above-Ground pool dealer today. [Top]