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Sizing your pool — In most cases, solar pool heating will work for your pool. Measure your pool surface, then divide by panel size. Follow the 12 steps below. See the Worked Example below for a full example.
Step 1 — Header size: First, find out whether your system uses 2-inch or 1.5-inch headers. If you have more than 10 panels, we recommend 2-inch headers. If your plumbing is 1.5-inch, use a reducer. Schedule 40 black PVC is recommended.
Step 2 — Panel size: Panels are polypropylene, generally black, in 4x12, 4x10, and 4x8. You can mix and match, but keep rows the same size. Check your roof space. Headers are 50.75 inches. A rack design is available if your roof does not fit. Face south for 75 percent coverage; otherwise, consider 100 percent.
Step 3 — Pool surface area: Calculate your pool surface area in square feet. This is the starting point for how many panels you need.
Step 4 — How many panels: Divide the pool surface area (X) by the area of one panel. A 4x12 panel is 48 square feet, a 4x10 panel is 40 square feet, and a 4x8 panel is 32 square feet. More panels = a hotter pool. For a south-facing pool, 75 percent coverage is recommended. See the Worked Example chart for the full calculation.
Step 5 — Collector kit: Add one Collector Kit per panel. Each kit has 2 couplings and 4 hose clamps with screws, to connect the panels together.
Step 6 — System kit: Add one System Kit per system — only one per system. It has 2 CPVC grey adapters, plus 4 couplings and hose clamps with screws, for the feed and return connections.
Step 7 — Split kit: Add a Split Kit if your system has 2 rows, or if the headers are separated, for example where a vent blocks the run. It has 4 CPVC gray adapters, plus couplings, hose clamps, and screws.
Step 8 — Strapping: Strapping comes in 100-foot rolls, and it cannot be cut. Allow at least 15 feet per panel. For example, 140 feet needs 2 rolls.
Step 9 — Vacuum relief valve: Add a Vacuum Relief Valve at the highest point of the system, above the feed line. Specify whether your header is 2-inch or 1.5-inch. Note that if you have two sections in different areas, each section must have its own VR valve,
Step 10 — Divert water: Choose AUTOMATIC or MANUAL. AUTOMATIC uses a control box, an actuator, a 3-way valve, and 2 sensors — we recommend Goldline or Pentair. MANUAL uses a 3-way valve.
Step 11 — Check valves: Add check valves to prevent back wash. At least two check valves are needed per system.
Step 12 — Ball valves: Add ball valves to isolate parts of the system for service and to control flow.
Worked example — For a 400 sq ft pool using 4x12 panels at 48 sq ft each, 400 divided by 48 = about 8 panels for 100 percent coverage. For 75 percent coverage with south-facing panels, 8 x 0.75 = about 6 panels. Call 310-406-9371 or email solarsunpacific@gmail.com for pricing.
Spec Sheet summary: Models — 1.5-inch Header: 4x12 c15ts12, 4x10 c15ts10, 4x8 c15ts08; 2.0-inch Header: 4x12 c20ts12, 4x10 c20ts10, 4x8 c20ts08. Header Length 50.75 inches. Number of Flow Channels 104. Max test pressure 80. Max operating spike 35. Wind Load 150 mph. Full spec dimensions are in the manual or available on request.
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