Great video, almost ready to make my purchase :) Just wanted to know, is there a video on how to install the header brackets on barrel roof tile? Is it just a matter of drilling a hole through the tile, using a long enough lag bolt, and sealing the hole on the tile once the lag bolt is fed through? I'm assuming there may be more to it....and if so, are there kits for that type of install as well... Thanks in advance!
Yes, our SwimLux video here ruclips.net/video/9dlU6DdrRKA/видео.html walks you through installing on a barrel tile roof, which utilizes a plastic anchor and screw type fastener to secure to the roof. You will anchor into the tile only not into the substrate, although some mounting points may require a longer screw into the substrate. Please feel free to give us a call at 844-407-1998 we would be happy to walk you through anything you need to know.
Not necessarily a bad idea, but it will probably affect the thermal heating performance. How much I don't know. It would also make accessing the solar pool heating system for maintenance more difficult. I have seen this method done, but just not sure the affect on the solar pool heating performance.
it depends on the size of the panels, but total cost for a (5) panel system with all materials required to complete the installation would be in the $2,500-$3,000 range.
@@solarpoolsupply9793 seems to me that it would improve the performance due to 160 degree under panels reducing panel temp to... lower temp by acting as a radiator. maybe 130 degrees under panel. intur producing more electricity and heating pool
@@godnunez If it's hot enough the pool solar will still heat the water just not as much as direct sunlight. I think the biggest issue would be pool solar performance in the cooler spring/fall shoulder months of the year where you really need everything you can get out of pool solar.
I don't have anyone specifically I could recommend, but our customers who don't have the DIY capabilities typically look to reputable handymen, roofers, plumbers, and general contractors to do a job like this. It's really not difficult, and we can walk anyone through the installation process. We also have installation manuals and videos to help as well. Whatever we can do to help we are willing.
In my opinion as a Florida custom home builder and homeowner with a pool and solar heat(collector) system, it is a waste of money heating your pool this way. In most of Florida you don’t need a pool heater in the summer. The water actually is too warm without heat. For most of the winter the water never gets warm enough to swim. So investing in a system and supply the electricity to run it I see no practical benefit. If you want to swim in the winter get a real pool heat pump. Yes it will cost money but it will heat the water sufficiently to swim. This from my experience, Respectfully.
Thank you for your input. We do a ton of business in Florida and from our experience our customers are achieving an 11-12 month swim season on solar only. You just need a properly sized solar system to achieve the goals you are aiming for, so system sizing is critical. Solar heating doesn't cost anything to run, so there is minimal operational costs and you're essentially heating your pool for free. Solar pool heating systems typically pay for themselves within 3 years or so in comparison to gas or electric heating. Heat pumps work great in Florida, but it comes with a cost. Solar heating may not be for everyone, but it's a great option to consider. Obviously, summer heating isn't necessary, the purpose of solar pool heating is for the fall/winter/spring seasons. If your pool gets too hot in the summer we do offer the GeoBubble CoolGuard pool covers that help reduce pool temperature in those conditions.
I was putting the panel clamp assembly in the wrong fashion. This video shows how it should be done. Worked for me. 😁
Glad to hear the video helped!
Great video, almost ready to make my purchase :) Just wanted to know, is there a video on how to install the header brackets on barrel roof tile? Is it just a matter of drilling a hole through the tile, using a long enough lag bolt, and sealing the hole on the tile once the lag bolt is fed through? I'm assuming there may be more to it....and if so, are there kits for that type of install as well... Thanks in advance!
Yes, our SwimLux video here ruclips.net/video/9dlU6DdrRKA/видео.html walks you through installing on a barrel tile roof, which utilizes a plastic anchor and screw type fastener to secure to the roof. You will anchor into the tile only not into the substrate, although some mounting points may require a longer screw into the substrate. Please feel free to give us a call at 844-407-1998 we would be happy to walk you through anything you need to know.
would it be a bad idea to run it under solar pnls?
Not necessarily a bad idea, but it will probably affect the thermal heating performance. How much I don't know. It would also make accessing the solar pool heating system for maintenance more difficult. I have seen this method done, but just not sure the affect on the solar pool heating performance.
About how much are the materials for this exact install?
it depends on the size of the panels, but total cost for a (5) panel system with all materials required to complete the installation would be in the $2,500-$3,000 range.
Could a traditional solar panel array with bifacial panels be installed on top of it?
They could, but it will impact the performance of the solar pool heater as it will not get direct sunlight.
@@solarpoolsupply9793 seems to me that it would improve the performance due to 160 degree under panels reducing panel temp to... lower temp by acting as a radiator. maybe 130 degrees under panel. intur producing more electricity and heating pool
@@godnunez If it's hot enough the pool solar will still heat the water just not as much as direct sunlight. I think the biggest issue would be pool solar performance in the cooler spring/fall shoulder months of the year where you really need everything you can get out of pool solar.
Love the product, but not much of a successful DIY guy. Any contacts for contractors in MD?
Thanks.
I don't have anyone specifically I could recommend, but our customers who don't have the DIY capabilities typically look to reputable handymen, roofers, plumbers, and general contractors to do a job like this. It's really not difficult, and we can walk anyone through the installation process. We also have installation manuals and videos to help as well. Whatever we can do to help we are willing.
In my opinion as a Florida custom home builder and homeowner with a pool and solar heat(collector) system, it is a waste of money heating your pool this way. In most of Florida you don’t need a pool heater in the summer. The water actually is too warm without heat. For most of the winter the water never gets warm enough to swim. So investing in a system and supply the electricity to run it I see no practical benefit. If you want to swim in the winter get a real pool heat pump. Yes it will cost money but it will heat the water sufficiently to swim. This from my experience, Respectfully.
Thank you for your input. We do a ton of business in Florida and from our experience our customers are achieving an 11-12 month swim season on solar only. You just need a properly sized solar system to achieve the goals you are aiming for, so system sizing is critical. Solar heating doesn't cost anything to run, so there is minimal operational costs and you're essentially heating your pool for free. Solar pool heating systems typically pay for themselves within 3 years or so in comparison to gas or electric heating. Heat pumps work great in Florida, but it comes with a cost. Solar heating may not be for everyone, but it's a great option to consider. Obviously, summer heating isn't necessary, the purpose of solar pool heating is for the fall/winter/spring seasons. If your pool gets too hot in the summer we do offer the GeoBubble CoolGuard pool covers that help reduce pool temperature in those conditions.