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One of the biggest energy expenses for homes is heating the pool. Using the power of the sun can keep you swimming in the middle of winter.

If you have a pool you know heating it can run your utility bill through the roof. Fortunately there are a number of practical steps that can be taken to cut costs.

Many people who complain about the cost of heating their pools fail to take common sense steps to cut the bill. One of the unrealized costs is the power required to run the filter circulation system. Spend the money on a high powered pump and you will save money. The more you pump the less time it will need to be on.

Next make absolutely sure you use a cover for the pool. Heat escapes through uncovered surfaces. If you’re not using the pool put a cover on it just like you would a hot tub. Try to add a solar bubble cover which will create a bit of water heat by letting the sun in. Regardless using a pool cover will make a major difference in your utility bill. Don’t be lazy! Make sure you keep the cover on the pool.

Even pool covers can only do so much to keep a pool warm. For some people
cutting the costs associated with warming a pool means going to a solar system. Solar heating systems for pools can be a very cost effective way to keep water warm throughout much of the year without driving your utility bill through the roof.

Solar platforms typically will heat a pool up to around 32 degrees but not much more. The systems tend to be less expensive than home heating systems because they are smaller and need fewer components. Your solar vendor can help you figure out what you need for your particular situation but the rule of thumb is you need panels totaling  the size of the pool. This can vary based on whether the pool has a dark bottom and is isolated from the wind.

With utility bills soaring many people are forgoing heating their pools to save money. By taking practical steps and possibly using a solar heating system you’ll have the glory of swimming in July and not worrying about the utility bill.

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Solar pool heating is remarkably adaptable. Its low operating temperatures and summer use free it somewhat from the stringent requirements of collector orientation and tilt. The relatively high summer sun—from October through April—is readily available, and a fairly low efficiency of solar collection is enough to provide all the heat a pool needs. (Of course, if you have other uses in mind for the collectors, such as heating a hot tub, household water, or even the house air itself, you need just as rigorous a design and as efficient a system as for any other kind of solar heating.)

As a result of this design flexibility, there are successful solar pool-heating systems in which the collectors crop up in all kinds of unusual situations: fences, pool- house roofs, banks and hillsides, and garage roofs. Some even face directions other than directly north. (Beware, however, of sloppy design: just because there’s room for more variation in solar pool heating design doesn’t mean that the designer can afford to ignore the basic tenets of solar design in general.)

In addition to its suitability for retrofitting, solar pool heating has the advantage of economy: homeowners turn to it because it conserves resources or, as in one case in which the house and pool crown an open hilltop, because the sun is plentiful. Most often, homeowners turn to it because gas or electric pool heaters cost so much to run that they threaten to become unaffordable (or even outlawed in some states). A solar pool heating system, on the other hand, grows cheaper as it pays for itself.

HDPE panels on flat pool house roof are mounted on freestanding framework to get necessary angle and orientation for solar exposure. Pool is solar-heated from October to March, then a heatpump auxiliary comes on. System can be controlled thermostatically or manually.

Solar panels were installed on garage roof 1 year after pool was built, to coincide with roof remodel. Forward-looking homeowner/installers put in pipes for solar heating when they added pool, so as to conceal piping, make later solar installation easier. Five collectors provide heat from September to April, then heatpump heater supplements system through the colder periods. One more panel may be necessary to prolong swimming period and overcome shading problems caused by nearby pine trees.

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All over South Africa pool owners are using Hi Temp  solar energy  HT50 panels to heat their pools. Here are five good reasons why.
No. 1: Solar saves on pool heating costs
Energy costs continue to rise. In the last two years alone, the price of natural gas has more than doubled. On the other hand, the sun’s energy is free, and more and more pool owners are taking advantage of this opportunity to save money and avoid future price increases.
Over a 15-year period, you could spend five times or more on heating with electricity what you would spend on installing a solar heater collector today. Once your solar heating system is installed, there are no more heating bills to pay.
Many pool owners switch to solar because it meets all of their heating needs. But, even if you continue to use an electric heater as a backup, solar heating is a smart investment that will save you money, year after year.
No. 2: Solar extends your swimming season
A properly sized solar heating system will get you swimming earlier in the spring and later into the autumn. Whether or not you have an existing heater, you can keep your pool warmer and open longer with free energy from the sun. In most areas of South Africa, a solar heater used in combination with a solar pool cover can add two to four weeks to the beginning and two to four weeks to the end of the swimming season.
No. 3: Solar equipment is durable
Solar panels often lasts longer than electric heaters. With proper yearly maintenance, you can expect electric heaters to last seven to 10 years. Most electric heaters come with a  12 month warranty, and well-made heat pumps carry a 12 month warranty on electronics and compressors with five years on the titanium heat exchanger.
Solar panels have a minimum 10-year warranty and generally last 15 to 20 years or longer. Hi Temp offers a 12 year warranty.
No. 4: Solar requires less maintenance
Unlike electric heaters, which should be serviced by a technician every year, a solar heater requires very little servicing. Again, that means less cost and less hassle for the pool owner.
No. 5: Solar energy is good for the environment
These days we hear a lot about the damaging effect that burning fossil fuels is having on the environment. Burning fuels releases nitrogen oxides that cause the formation of smog in urban areas. Urban smog, which is worse on warm and sunny days, affects people with respiratory problems such as asthma. Using solar energy instead of burning fossil fuels can help reduce this smog.
Burning fuels also produces carbon dioxide, the main cause of climate change. Replacing a natural gas or propane heater with a solar heater could stop three to 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each swimming season. That’s about the same amount produced by operating your car for one year!

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Dear Sir or Madam,
RE: RECENT INSTALLATION OF 5 PANEL SOLAR POOL HEATING

Just a short letter to commend you on 1st CLASS service & a 1st CLASS product. I recently had an installation done of 5 solar panels for my new pool. Your installation team were perfect & the job was done on time. All follow up calls were addressed on time & all I can say, is “It’s been true service with a smile.”
Not only was the service of superb quality the product is fantastic. After just 2 sunny days my pool temp was up to 30 degrees! My buddy’s pool is still sitting at 20 degrees. (He came to swim at my place over the week-end)
Grant, the technician & Bill Frost, The salesman, thank-you so much for what you guys have done, it has been an absolute pleasure doing business with your company. After all my renovations & having 6 different contractors in, to do various jobs around the house, all I can say is they need to spend a few days with you guys, to learn about customer service. Any prospective clients are more than welcome to call me for a reference at any time, hence my writing this memo, because we always tend to complain but never give praise when it’s due.
Lastly, a very BIG thank you, & I hereby commit to refer you guys when ever the word “swimming pool heating” crops up in future conversations.
Sincerely,
Stewart Kramm

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South Africa is at the forefront of the development of new solar power technology that will offer consumers a cheaper and highly efficient alternative to standard solar panels.

The breakthrough technology is the result of over 13 years of research by the University of Johannesburg’s Professor Vivian Alberts. His solar panels are made from a unique metal alloy that converts light into energy at a fraction of the usual cost.
Unlike standard solar panels that contain a 350 micron thick silicon layer, Alberts’ panels make use of copper, indium, gallium, sulphur and selenium. The result is a revolutionary thin panel, approximately five microns thick (a human hair is 20 microns thick), that can be sold at a dramatically lower cost.
The elements used in Alberts’ panel are all semiconductors making his technology far more effective in attracting heat.
“The technology has proved itself in the pilot-plant phase, without a doubt,” Alberts told Engineering News in 2005 when the breakthrough was first announced.
Following his discovery,  Alberts and the University of Johannesburg formed the company Photovoltaic Technology Intellectual Property in 2005 (PTIP). The company has since entered into agreements with a solar energy investor in Germany known as Johanna Solar Technology. Currently work is underway on the establishment of a purpose-built plant where the solar panels will be built.
According to Engineering News, PTIP will be building a local manufacturing facility with South African investors that will produce 450 000 panels a year.
The South African venture has earmarked a site in Paarl, in the Western Cape, for the local solar panel plant and the project is in the process of securing financing.

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A great way to green your existing home is to install solar panels. Environmentally friendly homes are all the rage these days. Green real estate is a rapidly increasing market due to the growing demand of the health conscious and ecology minded set. Installing solar panels and solar lighting outdoors will not only make your home environmentally friendly now but will add value and savings for years to come. Right now there are numerous tax rebates and other incentives available to help offset the cost of greening your home. If you are looking to green your yard or garden, solar lights are a great way to begin. Solar lights come on when the sun goes down and last through the night. There are many different varieties of solar lights on the market including solar spot lights for areas where more lighting is needed. Best of all solar lights do not require electricity. Other ways to create green real estate is with the addition of solariums and sky light windows. The more natural light a building gets, the less need there is for lighting powered by fossil fuels. Solariums are great places to relax, especially during the winter months, and growing a few plants will help improve the air quality of your home. Solariums are also great for collecting heat from the sun. Because these buildings are generally attached to your home they can help lower your heating bill. Converting your existing home to an environmentally friendly, green home is something you and your family can feel good about.

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