If you live in a colder climate warming your pool is a matter of concern, because a pool that is not sufficiently warmed is of very little use to anyone. As the weather gets colder, swimming in an unheated pool becomes virtually impossible.
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And I don’t have to tell you just how expensive heating a pool can be if you do it using gas or electricity. But is it really realistic to hope to heat your pool using an alternative energy source such as solar energy? Actually, using solar energy to heat your pool can save you quite a lot of money.
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This system will use the heat from the sun to warm your pool, and will massively cut your heating costs at any time that the sun shines. The sun will be the main energy source for this system, and you can have a backup based on gas or electricity to ensure that the water is perfectly pleasant. Actually, you’ll even find that besides cutting costs, the solar energy section of this system will also be low maintenance, like any solar power construction.
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So, how does a pool solar heating system heat the water in your pool? It’s easy to understand how it works when you know the principles of liquid convection. Pipes carry water from the solar heating system and carry that heated liquid to specially installed pipes in the pool that transfer the heat to the water in the pool, much in the same way that a radiator heats your home. As a result, you will have warm water evenly distributed throughout the pool – and that’s all there is to pool solar heating.
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However, there are some things that can make your pool solar heating system work better. A filter on the pipes is always a good idea, because it ensures better circulation of water and prevents your pipes from clogging.
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When air gets into pipes, it slows down the process of convection and therefore it takes longer for the water to heat. To prevent air from getting inside the pipes, it’s recommended that you install a bleed valve. You can easily get all the parts you need in a specialized store or over the Internet.
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It’s very natural to be concerned about the relatively high price of a pool heating system. However, the system itself is hardly complicated, and you might be interested in searching for a kit and installing it yourself. But even if you don’t do this, the energy savings of a pool solar heating system are vast and well worth the cost of installing the system.
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Solar energy is really the way of the future, and a pool can be a vast energy drain and a considerable addition to your regular heating bills. There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t choose to reduce that strain to a manageable level, and one of the very best ways to achieve this is by installing pool solar heating.
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Best regards,
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The Build Solar Team
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