SPH66 Solar Pool Heating

Solar Pool Heating rubber collector panel with 66 pipe header.

Panel Size: 3m x 0.9m 

a) System sizing for an Outdoor pool in full sun, with a pool cover in use:

28 Degrees Celsius during the warmer 9 months of the year is the target water temperature that most swimmers enjoy. A pool cover such as the floating geobubble covers prevents not only evaporation, it also prevents heat loss and its use is highly recommended when the pool is not used.

Use 1 panel for every 8 000 Liter of water when pump circulation time is set to a minimum of 8 hours per day. Panels need to be positioned on roof or stand that is in full sun during the pump circulation time.

If the roof or position of the panels, or due to load shedding the pump would be running less than 8 hours per day, more panels should be added to compensate for the heat generation time. More panels equals more heat.

b) System sizing for an Outdoor pool in full sun, without a pool cover:

Use 1 panel for every 5 000 Liter of water when pump circulation time is set to a minimum of 8 hours per day during which time the pool heating panels must be in full sun. Use more panels to compensate for shorter pump circulation times. More panels equals more heat.

c) System sizing for an Indoor pools with a pool cover in use:

Pool covers for indoor swimming pools are essential to prevent high moisture levels and growth of mold, but it also serve as protector if heat.

Due to the fact that indoor pools are very cold, at least 1 panel for every 5 000 Liter should be used. The pump's circulation time should be set to a minimum of 8 hours per day during which time the pool heating panels must be in full sun.

Use more panels to compensate for shorter pump circulation times. More panels equals more heat.

Installation basics:

• Panel collectors should be glued onto backing sheets with Contact Glue or Cold Wood Glue to prevent movement
  
• Use of a beam or Square Tubing 25 x 25 x 1.6mm (NOT SUPPLIED) to tie the top panel header is essential to prevent sagging.
• ON A TILED ROOF: Tie the square tubing to the timber brandering or roof beams by lifting tiles and using ski-rope provided. 
• ON METAL ROOFS: Use roof screws or tie-down brackets (NOT SUPPLIED) to strap square tubing to the roof.
• The panels and pipes should be installed in such a way that the panels drain and water inside the panels return to the pool through the pool inlets (aimflos) when the pump is switched off.  IMPORTANT: This ensures that water inside panels does not freeze and the expanded water cause damage to panels.

Panel Kits:

The following items are included in all kits:

Panels
Backing Sheets
(1) x Ball Valve Glued - drill 8mm hole {Bypass ballvalve}
(2) x Ball Valve Glued {Shut-off ballvalves}
(1) x 50mm PVC Non-return valve
(1) x PVC tank adaptor
(1) x Nylon Reducing bush
(1) x Vacuum breaker
(2) x PTFE Tape
Nylon Ski Rope for use as panel straps

Excluded items:

• 50mm PVC pipe and fittings like 90 Degree Elbows; Connectors;
• (3) x PVC 50mm T-pieces
• PVC Glue 
  

Tools Required for Installation

• Hacksaw
• Screwdriver
• Ladder
• Drilling Machine
• Extension
• Hammer
• Measuring Tape
• Etc.

On a Metal roof extra items required:

• Pop Rivet Gun & Pop Rivets or Roof Screws etc.
  
• Roof tie down brackets
  
• Roof Sealer
• Paint Brush, roof paint etc.
  

Standard Warranty:

1 Year carry-in warranty 

Optional: Extended Warranty *

Extension of carry-in warranty to 7 Years 

For a monthly fee of R29.00 per panel Swemgat will gladly cover wear and tear damage for a further 6 years, providing that the installation is installed according to Swemgat's standard.

Officially registration of the installation within 21 days from purchase is required and we recommend that you talk to a technical advisor before the installation begin.

The warranty excludes damage due to natural disasters, acts of God, fire, theft and hail. Provision of annual photos and keeping the system in general good health forms part of the Terms and Conditions of the Extended Warranty.