The Doughboy solar panel measures 20 x 2ft and is made of a tough black plastic that absorbs the sun's heat, transferring it to the water that runs through its tiny tubes. The panel can be installed where it catches most of the sun, and you simply connect the solar panel to the delivery pipe after the filter. The outlet from the panel connects to the pool's inlet point. As many splasher pools use 1.25" I.D. pipe - these systems are easy to install with the pipe and clips included.
For the greatest benefit - position the panel to catch the sun and run the pipework to that point. The sun's rays bear onto these heat-absorbent panels, and can convert solar energy all day long, with no added electricity costs! Speak to a friend who has bought an electric pool heater - and ask what it does to their electricity bills!
If the panel is to be mounted higher than the pump, you need to take into account the extra height that the water has to be pumped, as the extra weight - or 'head' - increases the load against the pump and reduces the water flow-rate.
The kit includes connector hoses, clips, adapters and fitting instructions. Each panel can generate up to 12kW of heat per day and add this directly to your pool.
The panels carry a manufacturer's 2-year limited liability warranty. Have a look at the maker's website - www.smartpool.com - to see how this solar heating system can really work for you!
