Cost-Effective Solar Applications For Pool Heating

Cost-Effective Solar Applications For Pool Heating
By Dale Zager

Everyone wants to reap the benefits of fun filled pool days and depending on where you live the temperature of your pool might not be suitable to your needs of enjoyment. The most customary application to keeping your pool at an enjoyable temperature was to use a pool cover but that is now a thing of the past. Pool covers do not provide any pay back on your investment they however can help with monthly savings on the heating costs.

With so many advancements of solar applications that can be applied in assisting with the overall efficiency of your pool, these heating systems have proven to be the most cost-effective, and valuable investment a homeowner or commercial property owner can make. Many systems can range from $3,000 to $4,000 for complete parts and installation. The repayment of your system (ROI) can vary depending on your fuel costs, size of pool, (residential or commercial) The ROI time frame can be anywhere from 1.5 to 7 years and lets not forget about those state, Federal refunds, Rebates and Credits that can drastically reduce your return on investment.

Florida has one of the longest swimming seasons and one would question why bother with heating their pool. Well because your investment should be available for use at all times, and even during those warm summer months a solar heating system can be used to cool your pool by circulating the water through the collectors at night.

Adding a solar pool heater to your existing system is a reasonably simple project. Many commercial and residential plumbers are leading in the spread of eco-friendly solar applications. When deciding on implementing a solar pool heating system take the steps to make sure that your existing pump will work because you might need a larger one in order to pump the pools water to and through the solar collectors. A properly sized pool pump will regulate the existing filter pump can be used to circulate the pool water, however to keep the panels operating at high efficiency have your residential plumber evaluate the flow rate of the pool. To get the best overall performance on your solar system the flow rate is essential on every type of solar design along with proper sizing of the pump and filter.

Heating your pool depends on many factors, and therefore when deciding on a solar heating system be sure to obtain a professional that is knowledgeable in all aspects of plumbing and solar. So whether you are warming or cooling your pool with a solar system you can do so without the concern of high energy bills, and damage to the environment.

Zager Plumbing & Solar Inc is a certified licensed plumbing contractor. United with alternative energy Zager Plumbing & Solar Inc can assist in the future drive towards going green. Visit us at http://www.zagerplumbingandsolar.com and together we can provide a green helping hand.

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