There are a lot of variables to that such as your location, system size, plumbing design, distance from panels to pool equipment, etc. Some jobs are simple and others complex. I would guess for an average installation it should be in the $1,000-$2,000 range.

A properly sized system will typically increase water temperature by 8-15 degrees

@solarpoolsupply9793 I live in SoCal, my pool is 515 feet, and my heater is completely dead. I was thinking about buying 250 feet worth of panels and setting them up by my pool

@@arly6316 that would be around 50% solar offset of surface area, which is good for normal summer pool heating. For swim season extension you will want to be in the 75%-100% offset range, which would be the 400-500 sq ft range.

@@solarpoolsupply9793 I’m a bit limited on space but I’ll see what I can do, thanks!

@@arly6316 sounds good please let us know if we can help with anything else.

The maximum angle recommended for solar panels is 45 degrees. The engineers that design and test these products say that efficiency begins to drop significantly after that. The flow of water through the panels is also affected in that orientation. I have had customers do full 90 degree angle installations before with good results, but it's just not something recommended and would be hard to predict exactly what results it would produce.

@@solarpoolsupply9793 Thanks so much for the information.

@@DavidLari You're welcome! Please let us know if we can help with anything else.

In Virginia it will be too cold for a solar pool heating system to be efficient in the winter months, but it will make your normal swim season more comfortable and also extend your swim season weather permitting.

Tyler has done hundreds of professional installations and never had a roof leak. You just need to use a generous amount of high quality sealant (we recommend Lexel 13010) when securing to the roof. Our DIY customers do incredible work as well often times just as good if not better than the professionals. Whether its water heating or electric solar there are millions of roofs with penetrations out there you just need to use the proper components and quality workmanship. We are here to walk you through any installation steps and give you the confidence to perform a professional installation. If you have a roof warranty you should absolutely check before doing a project like this.

Yes, our SwimLux video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5XPhml6mdeFgaM walks you through installing on a barrel tile roof, which utilizes a plastic anchor and screw type fastener to secure to the roof. You will anchor into the tile only not into the substrate, although some mounting points may require a longer screw into the substrate. Please feel free to give us a call at 844-407-1998 we would be happy to walk you through anything you need to know.

Yes, this is a video we plan to do in the future. We appreciate the recommendation!

Most importantly its great to hear you are safe! But also great to hear the solar system is still like new and survived the hurricane. An absolutely great testament to the quality and durability of our products! Thank you for sharing!

Removal is not very difficult. We do have a removal/replacement video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4q8ZHqQfJ16hMk that shows you how to remove and old system and install a new one.

Your pool filtration system and vacuum will operate as normal with the cover on the pool.

Thank you for your input. We do a ton of business in Florida and from our experience our customers are achieving an 11-12 month swim season on solar only. You just need a properly sized solar system to achieve the goals you are aiming for, so system sizing is critical. Solar heating doesn't cost anything to run, so there is minimal operational costs and you're essentially heating your pool for free. Solar pool heating systems typically pay for themselves within 3 years or so in comparison to gas or electric heating. Heat pumps work great in Florida, but it comes with a cost. Solar heating may not be for everyone, but it's a great option to consider. Obviously, summer heating isn't necessary, the purpose of solar pool heating is for the fall/winter/spring seasons. If your pool gets too hot in the summer we do offer the GeoBubble CoolGuard pool covers that help reduce pool temperature in those conditions.

Not necessarily a bad idea, but it will probably affect the thermal heating performance. How much I don't know. It would also make accessing the solar pool heating system for maintenance more difficult. I have seen this method done, but just not sure the affect on the solar pool heating performance.

it depends on the size of the panels, but total cost for a (5) panel system with all materials required to complete the installation would be in the $2,500-$3,000 range.

Yes, they are secured to the roof at the top and bottom of the panel, which is demonstrated starting at the 4:06 time mark. The top mounting pad is a solid mount, and the bottom mounting pad is a sliding mount that allows the panel to expand and contract.

We do recommend the use of primer on all PVC connections. It's not mandatory, but will give you the strongest connection.

Glad to hear the video helped!

If a solar panel is cracked it is either from freeze damage, low quality product, or improper installation. All the solar panels we carry are premium quality and last 10-20 years depending on brand. Our SwimJoy Industrial Grade systems are the most durable and longest lasting at 15-20 years even in the intense desert sun, so I would highly recommend SwimJoy for those climates.

KWH/M2 is a reference for electric solar not thermal water heating products, so that doesn't apply here. These products are measured in BTU's. You can download the spec sheet with BTU ratings on our website here www.solarpoolsupply.com/pages/installation-instructions

If you give us a call or email us we can get some pictures from you to evaluate the situation and recommend a proper solution. Please contact us we would be happy to help.

I don't have anyone specifically I could recommend, but our customers who don't have the DIY capabilities typically look to reputable handymen, roofers, plumbers, and general contractors to do a job like this. It's really not difficult, and we can walk anyone through the installation process. We also have installation manuals and videos to help as well. Whatever we can do to help we are willing.

The pool is around 250 sq ft. The system is (4) 4x8 panels that total 128 sq ft of solar. The recommended flow rate for this system would be about 13 gallons per minute. The water coming out of a solar pool heating system is typically 3-5 degrees warmer than the inlet temp. There are many variables, but a properly sized system will typically increase overall water temp by 8-15 degrees after 3-5 days of consistent run time.

@@solarpoolsupply9793 Thanks, so about 4°F rise at about 800 gallons per hour. Now I can do some math on it. Thanks again

@@SolarProjectsSweden correct, about 780 GPH. The recommended flow rate is based on the size of the system and plumbing design, so it's not the same for every system.

Not currently. The widest cover we currently stock is 20'. We will be offering wider options in 2025. A 2-piece cover would be an option to consider based on what we currently have.

Yes, they are galvanized steel framing studs.

We appreciate the feedback.

Anything is possible. They are very secure when trimmed to the size of the pool and surprisingly stick quite well to the surface of the water.

The valve allows you to divert water through the panels, or bypass the solar panels to just filter unheated water. There will still be some water in the panels with solar off, but water will flow straight through the headers and back to the pool unheated. The design of this system is aimed to make the installation extremely easy. It keeps the solar inlet and outlet connections on the same side of the panels and is a less expensive option. If you want a more advanced kit with a real 3-way solar bypass I would recommend checking out our SwimEasy Triple Threat system.

It may be an undersized system or it may not be running for enough time each day. It could be several things. Please call us we can help troubleshoot over the phone you can reach us at (844) 407-1998.

@@solarpoolsupply9793 thank you will contact you soon will inform my plumber

Primer is highly recommended to provide the best bond.

We recommend "I Love A Clean San Diego" This nonprofit organization supports recycling efforts in San Diego County. They can provide guidance and resources for recycling pool covers and other materials. www.cleansd.org

GeoBubble covers are fully recyclable and made from LDPE, which would be the number (4) recycle symbol. Not sure about guidelines for other brands though.

Water should always feed into the bottom header pushing water up and out the top of the panel. This properly pressurizes the system and balances water flow. If water was pushed into the top and out the bottom gravity would pull water faster through the panel and not pull as much heat out of the panel and into the water reducing heating performance.

maybe try not drinking so much while installing it? 😂

When in doubt please give us a call we have solar pool heating technicians ready to help walk you through your project from start to finish. Appreciate the feedback on the music i will relay that to the video team.

The drain loop assembly connects the solar feed and return lines together with a small hose so that when the pump is off the panels and feed pipe automatically drain back down through the return pipe. All you need is a drill and bit to install these. The pipes must be right next to each other as well the hose is only 10" long

No, water will always follow the path of least resistance, so with the valve open water will pass straight through both headers and back to the pool unheated. With the valve closed water is forced down the panel and back heating the water along the way. There will be some water in the body of the panel with the valve open but it's not being forced through. This kit was designed this way to be a simple and quick install and affordable. We do have a different premium kit with an external bypass as you are describing, which is our SwimEasy TT Triple Threat.

A properly sized solar pool heating system will increase water temperature by 8-15 degrees, sometimes more, depending on variables such as seasonal weather conditions, panel orientation, and daily solar run time.

Safety first!

They are thermal heating panels, so the sun heats up the panel and your existing pump pushes water through them and produces warm water. No electrical components to these panels.