Thermax – How Solar Pool Heating Work

Thermax solar pool heaters are the Ferrari of swimming pool heating systems; the Thermax swimming pool solar heating systems work with out any moving parts and need Zero maintenance. Because of their construction, they can survive blistering heat and freezing winters with out worry of leaks.

The Thermax panels come with an extraordinary industry-first 20 Year Warranty. They are made from ultra-durable (UV stabilized) potable grade HDPE - an outstanding material with proven longevity and a very long industry pedigree in the harsh sun. They are made extremely tough and are resistant against all that nature can throw at them!

The quality of these panels, along with Thermax’s exclusive fittings and fixtures are made from the most durable of materials, such as silicon and stainless steel. Our attention to the smallest details and the precision engineering of all components make for an unbeatable combination of efficiency, quality and longevity.

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ADVANTAGES OF THE THERMAX SOLAR POOL SYSTEM

Importance of Cooler Weather Efficiency

There are many different types of Solar Pool Heater Panels for sale. Traditional PVC tubular collectors work okay in hot weather and various manufacturers will play up hot weather performance stats, however due to the spherical and almost fin like nature of the collector they struggle in cooler windy spring and autumn shoulder months - which is exactly when you need heating the most! Thermax panels were originally designed for the cooler German climate and are optimized to perform in these shoulder months. As such they typically require much less area than traditional rubber mat systems to effectively extend your swimming season since it's really the performance in the shoulder months that matters most for extending your season.

Consider the following design comparison during cooler windy spring and autumn conditions:

As can be seen - a flat face, large open bore collector with little to no air gaps (hot spots) and with turbulent water mixing - is simply as close to the maximum possible theoretical efficiency limit you can get with out using a glazed collector.

Thermax panels have the best possible cold weather performance and sizing should be based on collector performance in the shoulder months, hence our recommendation when replacing a PVC tube system is to use 2/3rds the area of your old rubber collector mat system. When sizing a new system use the guide described below.

System Advantages of Thermax Solar Pool Heaters

Collector efficiency considerations are of course only one part of what you should consider when choosing a solar pool heater, consider the following further comparison between Thermax pool panel type systems and PVC rubber tube type systems.

SYSTEM FEATURE COMPARISON

Compare Features	Thermax Panels	Traditional Tubular / Rubber Mat
Collector Durability	35 Year Warranty	Typically 15 Year Pro Rata
Roof Space Requirements	Requires Less Space	Requires More Space
Needs Periodic Winter Flushing	Not Required	Required
Pump Energy Usage	Lower Usage	Uses More Power
Back Pressure On Pumps	Less Back Pressure	More Back Pressure
Potable Polymers	Yes	Some Not All
Cockatoo Proof	Yes	No
Animal Proof	Yes	No
Hail Proof	Yes	Depends On Size Of Hail
Connection Seals	Soft Silicon Joiners Over HDPE	PVC Over Plastic Barb
Connection Clamps	Stainless Steel Only	None Or Plastic Or Glued
Roof Attachment Means	Stainless Steel Only	Silicon Glue Or Plastic