SunX Solar Pool Heating Guide

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1 Why Go Solar? TCaobnlteeonfts

2 Sizing the System Solar Pool Heating Basics

10 Manufacturer’s Profile 1 Why Choose Solar Pool Heating?
2 Sizing the System. Where do we start?
14 A Personal Message 5 How Does Heliocol Work?
6 Why Choose Heliocol?
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Technical Details

8 Pump and Controller
8 Warranty
9 Renovating or Building a New Pool?

Dare to Compare

10 Manufacturer’s Profile
11 Heliocol Commercial Applications

Other Solutions

12 Variable Speed Pool Pumps

In Summary

13 Heliocol Solar Pool Heating Overview
14 A Personal Message

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Choose
Solar Pool 1. A good solar heating system will
Heating? cost nothing to run (other than
the circulating pump.)
Solar heating has
been an extremely well- 2. A good solar system should be
accepted method of maintenance free.
heating swimming pools
for many years. 3. On average, solar heating will extend
a swimming season by 4-5 months a
year, providing up to 7-9 months of
pool use depending on location.

4. The savings in running costs
when compared to gas and electric
heaters provide a rapid return of
capital expenditure.

5. These savings guarantee the
system will pay for itself many
times during its life.

6. The use of solar energy is
environmentally responsible.

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Sizing

A good solar When calculating what
pool heating system is needed for a solar
will double the amount of time pool heating system,
you and your family enjoy in your pool. many factors need to
be considered.
Sizing the
System • The surface area of the pool
• The volume of the pool
Where do we start? • Whether the pool is in full sun

or partial shade
• The direction of the roof

where the solar system will
be installed
• The amount of wind blowing
across the pool and the solar
system
• Whether the pool has a light
or dark coloured interior
• The region in California in which
your pool is located

Most suppliers will start with the surface
area of the pool and apply a percentage
of that figure as an area they believe they
need as solar matting or panels on the
roof. This “starting figure” will be between
60% and 120% depending on your
location. They will then add to that area
depending on other factors listed above.

For example, if you live in San Diego,
suppliers might start with 80% of your
pool’s surface area and then add to that if
your pool is in partial shade.

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So All Systems with 80% Heliocol’s® collectors are manufactured
Cover are the Same? with the tubes placed closely together.
Not necessarily. Some solar system This increases the lineal feet of tubing
manufacturers space their tubes a long per square foot and the volume of water
way apart. This reduces the quantity of exposed to the sun. This all means more
water exposed to the sun. heat back to your pool.
The closer together the tubes, the great- Another important aspect is the method
er the total length of tubing. In reality, of connection between the tubes and
it is possible for some solar arrays to the header. Are the tubes molded to
contain up to twice the total waterways the header, fitted through grommets, or
for the same quoted area. pushed onto “fingers”? Be aware of the
difference and make sure you are happy
Some systems have large with the method being used.
unused space between tubes. Other Things to Consider
How will the material be fastened to the
Heliocol® tubes are placed roof? Will it be held down by brackets
much closer together for that have been fastened securely to the
roof or will it be glued to the roof? This
greater efficiency. could prove to be important during the
next storm.

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A good solar pool heating systemSizing
will double the amount of time you
and your family can enjoy your pool.

What is the warranty period on the
system being quoted? Is it backed by
the manufacturer, or is it the warranty
supplied by the retailer or installer?
Are you receiving an additional (or
auxiliary) pump or will you be using your
existing filter pump with a manual divert
valve?
How long has the manufacturer been in
business? Is the firm likely to be around in
5, 10, 15 or 20 years time to back up their
warranty? It’s no good having the longest
warranty if the company is no longer
around to service that warranty. Heliocol
has been manufacturing from the same
factory for over 40 years.
Finally
A good solar pool heating system will
double the amount of time you and
your family enjoy your pool. With a
considerable investment in your pool,
you should use it as much as you can.
Remember though, not all solar systems
are the same and not all solar suppliers
and installers are the same. Ask all
potential suppliers plenty of questions
about what they are quoting on,
particularly the amount of lineal feet of
tubing they plan to install. Ask the
supplier what external testing or accred-
itation their product has received. Then
buy it from someone who can back up
the product with experience,
reputation and a worthwhile warranty.

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Heliocol System
Heliocol solar pool heating is a simple,
efficient and natural lifestyle solution. Integrated System
By amplifying the warming effects of
the sun, Heliocol extends your Auto Boost Pump Chlorinator
swimming season, giving the entire Controller Filter
family more time in the pool. Main
A pump is used to push your pool Supply
water though the Heliocol solar panels.
The water is substantially heated as it Existing Pump
travels through hundreds of tiny tubes.
This sun-warmed water then flows Heliocol System
back into your pool and the process
continues. Independent System
The three most common methods of
connecting Heliocol to your pool are: Auto Boost Pump
An integrated system. The booster Controller
pump is installed after the filter. This Main
system is used when dedicated solar Supply
pipes are not available.
An independent system. When Filter Chlorinator
dedicated solar pipes are available, the
heating pump is connected directly to Existing Pump
them, allowing the system to run
independently of the filtration system. Heliocol System
A diverted system. A diverted system.
Some smaller systems installed on single Diverted System
storey buildings can use the existing
filtration pump to handle the flow to Auto Boost Pump Chlorinator
the solar. The auto controller opens and Controller Diverter
closes the divert valve appropriately.
Main Valve
Supply
Filter

Existing Pump

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Heliocol Solar Pool Heating Heliocol panels are secured to the
collectors are unique and roof using patented mounting pads.
offer state of the art
technology using quality
fittings and materials
engineer-designed to
provide you with peace of
mind for many years.

All individual risers on Heliocol collectors
are fully molded into the headers during
manufacture. This eliminates the need
for hundreds of onsite connections, thus
reducing the chance of future leakages from
these points. In addition, every collector
undergoes extensive pressure testing in the
factory before shipment.

Perhaps the greatest feature of Heliocol is Heliocol collectors are joined together
the quantity of tubing able to be installed in with our own patented panel clamps.
a given area. Because of the over Other manufacturers use old-style
molding process used in the manufacture rubber hoses and metal clamps that
of the product, the individual tubes are require regular rooftop maintenance
extremely close together. and replacement.
This allows Heliocol to provide 150 feet of
tubing per foot of surface area. To our
knowledge no other solar pool heating
product in the world achieves anything even
close to this figure. This means a smaller
area of collector can provide more tubing.

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More Heliocol Features mounting pads. This unique mounting
system eliminates the need for
• The headers and individual tubes overstrapping and requires fewer roof
are made from the same materials, penetrations.
maintaining the same rate of • Patented panel clamps replace old-
expansion and contraction for both - style rubber hoses and metal clamps
Important when the equipment is that require rooftop maintenance
heating up and cooling down several and replacement. The clamps also
times a day. allow collectors to be installed closer
together for a more efficient system.
• Heliocol collectors are manufactured • Heliocol collectors have a working
from UV stabilized Polypropylene. pressure to 90 psi and a burst pressure
Nothing adheres to polypropylene, to 270 psi.
eliminating scale buildup on the
insides of the tubes.

• The collectors are fully self • The collectors have been engineered
supporting over a distance of up to ensure minimum pressure drops
to 21 inches, meaning there is across the array. The cross sectional
no sagging of tubes between the area of the tubes in a panel is greater
ribs on the roof. Also because the than the cross sectional area of the
collectors sit on top of the ribs or header pipe that feeds them. This
spacers there is no moisture build up allows for smaller pumping size.
on the roof.
• Heliocol is the world’s largest
• Heliocol collectors are fastened manufacturer of solar pool collectors
securely to the roof using patented and has been in existence since 1977.

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Sizing An automatic controller will manage
the pump, keeping your Heliocol
system running at peak efficiency.

Pump &
Controller

It is highly recommended that you install a also turn the pump off (or close the
solar controller. This is generally installed divert valve) when the water reaches the
adjacent to the pump. desired temperature. This will avoid over
heating your pool in summer.
An automatic controller will control the
operation of the pump, circulating the The booster pump and solar controller
water according to the amount of heat will carry their warranties as supplied by
on the roof and the current temperature their respective manufacturers.
in the pool. It can be programmed to

Warranty

Heliocol panels carry one of the best
warranties in the industry. The 12-year
warranty covers panels, parts and labor.

Certifications & Associations

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or Building
a New Pool?

When renovating or While in the planning process, ask
building a new pool, your pool builder to install solar
a little forethought provisions. This allows your solar
can make it easy to system to be what’s known as an
add solar pool heating independent system (see diagram
at a later date. on page 5).
For more information on solar
provisions, ask your Heliocol
specialist to provide you with
specific details.

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Supplier Heliocol solar pool
heating collectors are
From backyard pools manufactured by Magen
to the Summer Olympic eco-Energy, a company
Games, Heliocol is the world’s that pioneered a unique
best-selling solar pool heating system. polypropylene molding
process more than 40
Product years ago and has been
Profile manufacturing from the
same factory ever since.
Heliocol Solar Pool Heating
Dedication to manufacturing a quality
product ensured Heliocol’s growth and
success. In addition, by forging a team of
quality distributors and installers around
the world, the company delivered that
same quality to consumers worldwide.
Since the early 1990’s, Heliocol has
become the world’s largest manufacturer
of solar pool heating collectors.
Heliocol’s manufacturing excellence,
coupled with an unrelenting adherence
to quality, has been recognized by the
International Standards Organization.
Heliocol was the first solar pool heating
manufacturer in the world to be certified
as complying with ISO 9002.
This international body ensures
continued compliance with their strict
guidelines by regularly inspecting
Heliocol’s manufacturing processes.
Heliocol is extremely proud to have
earned the ISO9001-2000 certification
every year since 1999. Heliocol’s unique
range of solar pool heating collectors
can now be found in over 25 countries
around the world.

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Heliocol has been chosen to heat the pools of
communities, military installations, universities,
resorts and aquatic centers throughout the world.

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VS Pumps Dramatically reduce your
swimming pool’s operating
costs with a variable speed
pool pump.

Pool pumps are one of the biggest energy
guzzlers in homes with swimming pools.
But by replacing a single-speed pool pump
with an ultra-efficient variable speed pool
pump, homeowners can see a tremendous
drop in their energy bills.

VS pool pumps can operate at According to the U.S. Department of
various speeds for different pool functions such as Energy, homeowners who make the switch
high-power water features or low-power filtering. can create equal or greater potential
energy savings than realized by updating
Variable an existing home to an ENERGYSTAR®-
Speed RATED HOME.
Pool The IntelliFlo VF pump from Pentair,
Pumps for example, reduces energy costs by
calculating the minimum flow needed
for maximum performance from pool
filters, water features or solar pool heating
systems. Homeowners can realize energy
savings of up to 90% each year!

Enjoy Immediate
Energy Savings

The IntelliFlow VF pump from Pentair
dramatically reduces pool energy costs.

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One-Piece Unibody Construction

The overmolded header is formed over each individual tube
and fused together during construction, producing the
strongest possible connection. Overmolding eliminates cracks
and welds for a longer lasting, maintenance-free system.

Individual Tubes Panel Clamps

Open design resists lift and stays Patented panel clamps
put even in high winds. Protects eliminate rubber hoses
roof from rain rot by allowing rapid and metal clamps that
moisture evaporation. Round require regular rooftop
tubes capture more heat. maintenance and
replacement, eliminating
Mounting Sleds hassles and saving time
and money. Clamps also
Sleds maintain alignment of allow panels to be
individual riser tubes. Prevent mounted closer together
abrasion to panel and roof when for a more efficient and
expanding and contracting more attractive system.

Gator Clamps Easy to Install

Strapless mounting. Allows for The panel format allows for
expansion and contraction. quick and easy installation. It
Fewer roof penetrations. can be removed for relocation,
or to carry out roof repairs.
Company Stability
Open Flow Design
Manufactured by the same
company in the same factory for Each and every individual
more than 40 years. Heliocol is tube opens into the header,
the world’s largest manufacturer of increasing flow and virtually
solar pool heating collectors. eliminating backpressure. Saves
wear and tear on pool pumps.

UV Stabilized Polypropylene

Surgical grade plastic that stands up to long
sun exposure. The product is not affected by
any water, salt or chemicals that may pass
through it and is NSF certified for safety.

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A Personal You
Message to

Thanks for your interest in Heliocol Solar military installations, swim schools and
Pool Heating. Everyone at SunX Solar takes community pools. Our team of consultants
enormous pride in bringing this product to will do a thorough job of analyzing your
you. From the designers to the manufactur- needs and then ensuring your chosen
ing staff to the installers, everyone involved system is installed correctly. We want your
in the process believes in the quality, Heliocol system to provide years of warmer
performance and durability of Heliocol. swimming and trouble free pleasure for the
For 40 years Heliocol has been providing entire family
warmer swimming for families in back yard Our goal is provide you with our finest
pools around the world; as well as for service to ensure you enjoy your pool with
swimmers at Olympic Games, at resorts, peace of mind.

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Double Your Swim
Season with Solar

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