Solar pool heating - in ground

Use the Strength of the Sun

Of all the options available to heat your pool, solar pool heaters energy offers the best value, dollar for dollar than any other method available. In fact solar heating is so effective that it is the largest use of solar energy in the world...accounting for over 90% of all solar panels collector shipments. (Source: Department of Energy Solar Collector Activity Report)

Solar pool heating installations have seen steady growth over the past 20 years. Solar heating is the most cost-effective way to heat the water in your pool to a comfortable temperature spring, summer and fall. It harnesses the sun's energy to extend your swimming season and costs nothing to operate. Pool heating is the largest use of solar energy in the world... no surprise, since it's more economical than a pool heater that uses electricity or gas. What's more, solar heating for your pool is an affordable, one-time investment that pays for itself in 2-4 years.

The plain truth is that solar pool heaters work! That's why over 300,000 pool owners have already purchased solar panels systems for their pools and why the number grows every year. So your decision is easy, the Elm solar pool heating system, manufactured by Aquatherm Industries for the high performance you need with the peace of mind you want.  Backed by a 10 year limited warranty. 

The Elm pool solar heaters are a high quality polypropylene solar panel system made of virgin resin that's available in 4x8, 4x10, or 4x12 size panels.  

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The square footage of your pool solar panels should be 50 to 60% of your swimming pools surface area.  Just order the amount of panels you need plus one system kit for the entire system.  System kits include vacuum relief valve, 1 - 2" (flapper) check valve, 2 - 2" ball valves and panel strapping.  For manual systems, a solar diverter valve needs to be ordered.  Row spacer kits (to accommodate roof obstructions) and add-a-row kits (if all the panels can not be placed on one continuous row) are available.  No more than 12 solar panels should be installed in one row.  Flow rate should be 4 to 5 GPM per panel.  You can automate your system by adding one of the automatic solar controllers below.  The 1.5" header panels are recommended for most systems.  However, 2" header panels are recommended for systems over 11 panels or for replacing Fafco panels.

AUTOMATIC SOLAR CONTROLLER

AMERICA’S BEST SELLING AUTOMATIC SOLAR CONTROLLER
By Goldline®

Goldline®’s GL-235 is the country’s leading automatic solar controller and is designed for easy dependable operation. The unit’s microprocessor-based technology ensures reliable and accurate performance. Simply set the controls for the desired pool temperature and the unit will heat your pool whenever there is enough solar heat available. Goldline’s solar controller can also be programmed to cool your pool on hot summer evenings and to protect against freezing. The unit comes complete with a 3-way motorized diverter valve and a water and panel sensor. The diverter valve is set up for 2” diameter plumbing and is 110/220V convertible.

Add America’s most reliable automatic solar controller to your solar system with Goldline’s GL-235 Controller. Backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty.

Automatic Solar Controller -  Automate your system

For use with residential or commercial swimming pools that have solar heating. The LX220 will monitor the pool and outside solar temperatures. By knowing precisely when solar heating is available, the LX220 will get your pool as warm as possible, in the shortest amount of time. 
Controls a 3 port solar valve.  Includes one valve actuator, 3 port solar valve, temperature sensors. 

SYSTEM INCLUDES: VALVE ACTUATOR (180 DEGREES)
POWER CENTER
SOLAR VALVE (w/ DRAINDOWN)
TEMPERATURE SENSOR, 10K (2 qty)