Pools
A swimming pool can provide many years of pleasure, and is a major investment for any home. Unlike conventional swimming pools, solar heated pool are inexpensive to run, and they won’t become a drain on the environment. The Solar Company heating systems, provide an excellent value for money choice.solar heated,heating systems,swimming pool systems,solar water heating system,
Because we realise that most swimming pools are different we don’t offer a standard solution. Our design team will assess your swimming pool on an individual basis, creating a bespoke system tailored to your exact requirements so we can guarantee that the system you invest in will meet your expectations.
Our swimming pool Solar Hot Water Heating Systems work by collecting sun light which is absorbed by the panel’s specially designed surface and convert this energy into heat. When the heat transfer fluid in the panel has been heated to the correct temperature it is pumped to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger then carries the heat, but not the heat transfer fluid, to the pool water. Our swimming pool systems have all the same benefits as our domestic systems but have very short payback periods.
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.
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 comprise 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.
TiSun Solar Collectors
A southerly-facing pitched roof or wall, or a flat roof, are ideal locations for solar collectors to be mounted on. 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.
Pipe Work
Pipe work will need to be run from the solar collector array to the heat exchanger. Copper or stainless steel pipe work is used. The high operating temperatures of the system mean that plastic pipe work is not suitable.
The size of the pipe work installed will depend on the total collector area and length of pipe run.
The pipe work can be run internally or externally, below or above ground. All pipe work will be insulated, and if required mechanically protected. An anti-freeze is used to avoid pipe work freezing.
Heat Exchanger
The solar heat exchanger allows the solar energy to be transferred from the solar system to the pool water. The solar heat exchanger will be sized to matched the power output of the solar collectors and will typically be installed in-line and upstream of the secondary heat source, close to the pool circulation system.
Controls
The solar control system will usually be installed close to the heat exchanger.
The control settings will be optimised at the time of installation, after which no user interaction should be required. The system operates automatically, but the readings on controller display and gauges should be monitored regularly to ensure that the system is functioning correctly.
The control system is totally separate to the controls for the other heat sources.
Operation
The Solar Company system functions automatically without user input. The control system monitors the collector and pool temperatures and starts the pump when there is useful solar energy to be gained. If necessary the solar controller will also start the pool pump so that solar heated water can be dumped into the pool. When there is no more useful solar energy available the controller stops the circulating pump.
The safety features incorporated into every system will ensure that the system temperatures can never get too high and that all components are protected against freezing.
Installation
It usually takes 3 or 4-days for our team of engineers to install and commission a 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 1-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.