So while it s fashionable to know that you re solar is working away heating the pool in february march and april it s really just costing you more in chemicals and electricity.
How to turn off solar panels to pool.
Here are some ways to run the system for best results.
In the picture below the solar panels are bypassed and water is returned to the pool without going to the roof.
Place the solar collector panel where it sees the most sunlight when the pool pump is running.
You can buy a dc pool pump and dedicate 4 6 solar panels to powering it.
You have 2 options for powering your pool pump with solar electricity.
Isolate your system by closing the valve on the solar feed line going up to the roof.
When to turn off pool solar.
How to operate your manual solar pool system.
If you place the solar collector panel on your roof try to minimize resistance to the water flow.
Adaptors are sometimes necessary.
Solar collector panels are available at most pool supply stores.
If you do not have a solar controller turn your manual solar bypass valve 3 way valve to the solar off position to divert all water back to the pool at all times.
Solar pool heating 3 way valve solar bypassed your valve configuration may be different on the ground rather than the wall or may not contain all of the pictured valves.
Until the weather allows the water to stay at 78 or above leave the solar off and save yourself money.
If you have any questions about how to turn off and.
If your system does not drain naturally by gravity.
Operation manual solar pool heating system.