Swimming pool Heating Solar Pool Heating – Swimming pool heating. SolarTEMP.co.za Call 021 5567203 If you own a swimming pool, you’ll definitely need a way to keep it warm. Otherwise, your pool will be too cold to use. There are many ways to heat your pool through solar panels and pool covers. Fortunately, there is another option that you should consider. A solar pool heater system can easily keep your pool warm and comfortable while helping you save money on your energy bill. This article will describe how solar pool heaters work, why you need to consider investing in a solar hot water system and how to choose the right heater for your needs.

How Does Solar Pool Heating Work?

As the name implies, a solar pool heater is powered by energy from the sun. Though some heaters work differently, most cycle the cool water from your pool through solar panels. These panels use solar collectors to capture energy from the sun. The panels then use this free energy to warm the water before cycling it back into your pool. As a result, your pool is kept warm and comfortable for those who wish to use it. A solar pool heater system can economically lengthen the time of year that you use your pool.

Benefits Of Using Solar Pool Heating

There are several reasons to use a solar pool heater over other types of heaters. First, you and your family can enjoy using your pool for a longer time during the year, knowing that your energy costs are lower. Second, solar pool heaters usually require less maintenance than other heaters. Both electric and gas heaters need to be serviced occasionally. Last, a solar pool heating system will likely last longer than other types of heaters.

You can purchase solar pool heaters for an above-ground pool as well as an in-ground pool. A large above-ground pool can either have a "roof top" cover that collects the sun’s energy and warms your pool or a heating system that sits on the ground. Many owners of smaller above-ground pools prefer a solar pool heating system that sits on the ground. An in-ground pool should use a "roof top" cover. This type of cover typically sits on the roof of your home while collecting energy. Unobtrusive, a "roof top" cover will likely not even be seen by your guests.
Consider the decision to buy a solar water heating system to warm your pool an investment. Not only will it allow your family and friends to enjoy a warm pool in which to swim, but you can extend the swimming season and do so while saving money on fuel costs. Further, because solar pool heaters require less maintenance and are generally more durable than other heaters, you can expect your heater to warm your pool for many years.

Pool Heating Panels primarily sit on the roof. The pool pump diverts the water from the pool up through the Pool Heating panels Back to the outlet of the pool. Pool heating Panels on sale for R6** each. Call 021 5567203 for Pool Heating Panels Direct.

SolarTemp.co.za Solar Pool Heating panels (made of durable and hard-wearing HDPE) are fitted to the roof. Water from the pool is channelled through the Pool Heating panels and is heated by the sun’s rays. The water is then returned to the pool by the existing pool pump. With such an efficient system temperatures between 22º C and 41º C are achieved. This system not only absorbs heat directly from the sun, but absorbs heat by conduction from your roof. In effect, the roof becomes part of the solar system.

Solar Temp Pool Heating Panels Direct, a thermal solar Pool Heating  technology is the cost effective way to heating  swimming pools, whether they are Olympic size or simply a small domestic pool. Instead of using expensive and inefficient fossil fuel to heat your pool use the natural UV light of the sun, a free source of energy, that Solar Temp Pool Heating panels convert into useful heat.
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Drowning is the most likely manner in which a middle or upper income family will lose the life of a child under the age of 5 years. Despite this, most people do not realise that their pool is the most dangerous feature of their home. (Data interpreted from the Medical Research Council of South Africa, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004). Internationally, and certainly in South Africa, it has been found that not only are people generally unaware of the risk posed by pools, but also the methods of making a pool safe are not known.

It is the goal of this campaign to educate South Africans to the simple methods, tools and activities that can reduce the needless and preventable loss of life to accidental drowning’s.

Making your pool safe can only be achieved by adding multiple Layers of Safety to your pool and habits.

Tips and Info
(Derived from US Consumer Safety Products Council and US National Safe Kids Campaign)
Pick at least two of the following Layers of Safety, noting carefully the characteristics of each.

Pool Alarms: A pool alarm will alert you to the fact that your child has fallen into your pool and is an excellent final Layer of Safety. Look for alarms that use subsurface detection and have at least two sirens (one for the pool area and one for the house).
Remember, someone must be home to hear the alarm, so never leave your child at home alone.

Pool Fences: Relying only on your pool fence to prevent a drowning is very dangerous. Due to the false sense of security that is commonly created by a fence, drownings are actually more likely in fenced pools. Your pool fence should be sturdy, at least 1.5m high, with no gaps, breaks or nearby climbing tools such as trees, garden furniture etc. The gate through the fence should be lockable, self-latching, spring-loaded and open away from the pool.

Pool Nets: Your child can drown in a netted pool if the net sags below the water by as little as 3cm under the weight of your child. Nets are also notoriously difficult to fit and remove. The hassle-factor may encourage you to leave the net off when the pool is busy over a hot weekend. Remember – no net, no safety. Always test that your net remains above the surface of the water even when weighted down. When the net is removed from an unattended pool, even for a minute, other Layers of Safety are an absolute necessity.

A note about solar blankets: These blankets can be extremely dangerous. If your child falls into a blanketed pool, the blanket may close above him, concealing the accident until it is too late. Layers of Safety such as a pool alarm and fence must be used.

Various habits we have as parents can also make our pools safer.
Follow all of these tips to make sure you are doing your job properly.

Supervision:

1. Stay at the pool, preferably in the pool, at all times when your child is swimming or playing around the pool. Never leave your child alone, even to get your cell phone or to answer the doorbell. Take your child with you if you must leave the pool area.
2. Don’t let yourself be distracted when watching a child around the pool. Avoid distracting activities like talking on the phone, eating, drinking, reading, snoozing or playing with another child.
3. When many children are swimming, designate a Water Watcher. This person’s sole responsibility is the pool area. The Water Watcher must not leave the pool until someone else takes over or the pool area is made safe. Needless to say, the Water Watcher must be sober, committed and responsible. Change Watchers frequently to maintain concentration.

Habits:

1. If your child is missing, go to the pool first. Make sure that you search the pool and pool area properly. Once you are certain the pool area is safe, you can then check lower risk areas in your house.
2. Never leave toys or other attractive items lying around the pool – the temptation to fetch a favourite toy may overwhelm your child’s training to avoid the pool if alone.
3. Always empty and overturn inflatable splash-pools, buckets, drums etc. Always close the lid of your toilet.

Training:

1. Learn to perform child CPR. It is not the same as adult CPR. Administering first aid can save your child’s life.
2. Train your child never to swim without asking you first. A tamper-proof pool alarm can assist in this training.
3. Swimming lessons are a useful aid, but are not a one-stop solution to prevent drowning. Even if your child can swim, you must have other Layers of Safety present. A child should never be expected to fend for him or herself around a pool.

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