Solar Swimming Pool System

Perhaps the quickest payback in solar can be realized in solar pool heating.  The cost of heating a pool during the spring summer and fall can often be in the 1000's of dollars.  Imagine a system that could do the same as a gas pool heater but with virtually no annual costs! Customer's often report paybacks of under 3 years for a pool solar system.  When you look at the life of a solar pool heater over 20 years the saving can be staggering?What do I need to install a solar pool heating system?   The number one item you will need is a good southern exposure.  This can be a roof or a good spot on the ground that receives lots of sunlight.  The other two items that make up a solar pool system are solar collectors and a solar pool controller.  The SunRain TZ58-1800 40G solar pool system is the most advance pool heater on the market.  Using glass vacuum tubes, the collectors capture nearly 96% of the solar sunlights and converts it to heat energy.

 

A Solar Pool Controller is used to divert the pool water through the solar heaters when there is solar gain.  An automatic solar actuator opens a by-pass valve and diverts the water through the solar pool heaters when the temperature of the collectors is greater than that of the pool water. The computer controller has many other features such as freeze protection which opens the valve when there is a chance of freezing to minimize damage to the system.  It also has nocturnal cooling that will open the solar loop during the night if the pool gets too hot.

Most solar pool heating systems utilize the existing pool pump.  Depending on the height of the collectors you may find a small pool pump may need to be upgraded to overcome the head pressure (vertical rise).  A by-pass valve is recommended in a solar loop.  This valve can be used to control the flow into the solar system.  By opening it slightly water will go through the solar while allowing some water to bypass the system.  This will ensure that the flow through the pool filter system is not reduced by adding a solar collector systemArticles Solar.

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Solar Pool Heat Exchangers-  A solar pool heat exchanger may be needed if you are using a salt water pool.  While the stainless steel of the TZ58-188 40G collectors can handle chlorine or bromine, high levels of salt or sea water can lead to early failure of the manifold.    If you are using salt water for sanitization you may want to consider a specially designed solar heat exchanger that has maximum water flow and heat transfer while maintaining a barrier between the salt water and your solar system.

Combination Solar Pool Heating-  Most pool are seasonal in the North/Central USA and Canada.  However, a solar pool system can be combined with a solar home heating system or solar water heating system to provide the maximum benefits and return on your investments.  Solar works great in the winter and most pool owners simply shut it down.  A combination solar pool heating system utilizes the solar in the winter for other applications such as home heating or domestic hot water.  This is a great way to maximize your investment and allows you to be eligible for the vast number of solar grants that are not available for just solar pool heating applications.  When designing a solar combination pool heating system, you need to used our more advanced TZ58-1800 30R heat pipe collectors that can be used in freezing climates as well as in higher operational pressures such as your main domestic water supply.  Call us and we will help you build a complete solar heating solution for both your pool and home 1 800 317 9054.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model	TZ58/1800-40Gtubes
No. of tubes	40
Absorber Area	5.22 m2   (56.18 ft2)
Gross Area	6.25 m2    (67.50 ft2)
LxWxH mm with stand	3800×1649×1292  (12.47’x5.41’x 4.23’)
Gross Weight Fullikgj	200kg   (440 lbs)
Horizontal Angle	30°
Insulation	PUF 40mm
Absorption	≥96%
Emission	≤6%
Operating Pressure	<0.1 Mpa
Heat loss	ULT<0.53
Inner tank	SUS304-0.5mm
Outer tank	Painted steel-0.4mm
Vacuum tube	QB-Al-N/Al-58/1800mm
Brand	Sunrain
Delivery time	One week
Warranty	5 years

 

 

 

 

 

Goldline Solar Pool Controller - Aqua Solar

Description:

Goldline Controls, the world's largest manufacturer of differential solar controls, is pleased to introduce the exciting new Aqua Solar. The field expandable Aqua Solar solar pool controller is the culmination of over 27 years experience in the manufacturing of solar controls. The Aqua Solar is housed in a locking weatherproof enclosure and it's advanced operating features offer selectable high limit, programmable recirculation freeze protection and nocturnal cooling, optional pool sweep interlock and booster pump control. And with the TC model an integral time clock is included for 24 hour control of the pool's filtration pump with a selectable solar override feature.

Automatic Heating If the collectors are warmer than the pool water by 4 degrees F or more, and the pool is below the selected desired temperature, the valve will rotate allowing heat collection. The heat collection stops when the solar sensor temperature falls to within I.5 degrees F of the pool temperature or the pool temperature exceeds the selected desired temperature.

Automatic Cooling (Field selectable option) If the collectors are cooler than the pool water by 8 degrees F or more, and the pool is above the desired temperature, the valve rotates allowing cooling via the solar collectors. The heat dissipation continues until the collectors rise to within 3 degrees F of the pool temperature or the pool temperature is lowered below the desired temperature.

Single Setting For Desired Temperature The Aqua Solar is set by a single dial adjustment with the desired pool temperature clearly indicated. The dial is calibrated with the temperatures from 70 degrees F to a high of 104 degrees F for quick and easy, user-friendly operation. The temperature set indicates the desired pool temperature. The Aqua Solar will automatically determine if the water should be heated or cooled, thus maximizing the solar system capabilities.

Terminal Strip Connections for input power, and sensor inputs. Controls also have industry standard 3 pin connectors for both forward and reverse valve actuator operation.

LED Indicators show the status of the system operation. Seven highly visible LED's show 1) power to the control, 2) power output directing valve and/or pump to collect heat (heating), 3) power output directing valve and/or pump to dissipate heat (cooling), 4) sweep interlock indicating the pool cleaner pump is in the lock-out time allowing for flow to establish previous to turning on, 5) sensor fault indicator shows pool sensor not operating properly, 6) sensor fault indicates open or short circuit, 7) sensor fault for auxiliary sensor.

Valve Output on the Aqua Solar is the industry standard 24 VAC. Output is fuse protected.

Recirculation Freeze Protection (field selectable option) turns the Aqua Solar output ON, directing warmer pool water through the collectors when near freezing temperatures are noted at the auxiliary sensor. The Aqua Solar allows recirculation when the aux. sensor falls below 34 degrees F and will stop circulation when the temperature rises to greater than 36 degrees F. Two 10K Ohm sensors are required for operation. One or more freeze snap switch sensors are also recommended if freeze recirculation protection is utilized. Important-See instructions before using freeze recirculation.

System Operation and Test Switch allows the user to manually override the automatic function of the Aqua Solar to verify the operation.