A solar water heating system is an excellent way to heat a swimming pool.
If the pool only needs heating during the summer a solar thermal system may be the only heat source you need. If you are heating an indoor swimming pool then the solar thermal collectors can work as the primary heat source, with a boiler, electric heater or ground source heat pump for back-up.
A solar heating system can be used to heat a small domestic pool or an Olympic-size public pool, and everything in between.
If you are in the process of designing or building a new pool then now is the ideal time to consider installing a solar thermal system. If you already have a pool we can simply retro-fit the system without the need to change your existing heat sources.
A typical solar pool heating system will consist of four key components: solar collectors, pipe work, heat exchanger and control system. The specification, location and method of installing the parts will vary depending on the particular application.
Detailed below is a description of the components, operation and installation etc. of a typical Azure Eco solar pool heating system.
Solar Collectors
A southerly-facing pitched roof or wall, or a flat roof, on purpose made freestanding frames placed on the ground – are ideal locations for solar collectors to be sited. Collectors can be installed on an east or west-facing but the total collector area will need to be increased to compensate for the lower energy levels.
Shading, aesthetics, roof condition and accessibility will all be considered when selecting a position for the solar collectors.
Once the pool’s energy demand has been estimated (based on pool design, operating temperatures, usage and location) and the collector location identified, the number of collectors required can be specified. As there is a fixed amount of solar energy available to the collectors, the larger the collector area the more energy will be absorbed.
If the area of collectors installed is too small they will not be able to heat the pool to a usable temperature. If the area of collectors installed is too large, not all of the energy available will be used and therefore part of your investment will be wasted.
Installation and Commissioning
It usually takes 3-4 days for our team of engineers to install and commission a LaZer2 solar hot water system. If it is a large system or the installation is complex it may take longer. Fitting a system causes minimal disruption. Your pool heating system will normally be switched off for just one day. Our engineers will always spend time with you to explain the functionality and operation of the components installed.
Post-Installation
We stand by our solutions and are therefore always happy to deal with any questions or queries you may have.
Every system we install is covered by a 2-year parts and labour warranty. The solar collectors are covered by a 25-year warranty against loss of vacuum.
There is no scheduled maintenance required for the first 5-years of a systems operating life. After 5-years we recommend that the heat transfer solution is checked and, if necessary, replaced.
For your peace of mind we can carry out low-cost annual inspection of your system if required.
Get paid to have your swimming pool heated!
For people who choose a renewable energy source to help run there homes or business can benefit from the newly introduced Feed in tariff
Feed in tariff for your swimming pool from the 1st of April 2011, 60% off the bill of heating your swimming pool! This opportunity can not be missed!
