Solar Pool Heater Panel. 4′ X 12.5. Our inventory supply is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. We house many different sizes & brands – we are capable of custom building virtually ANY package you need! When it comes to choosing a brand that’s the right fit for your home, Heliocol is a name you can depend on. With a proven track record of more than 40 years, Heliocol is known to be one of the most efficient, reliable and durable solar pool heating panels available. An innovative engineering approach has produced unique design features that ease the installation process, while also significantly increasing heating performance. Robust materials and manufacturing techniques come together to produce a product that will stand the test of time and weather elements to give you the best return on investment. Reduces wind-lift stress even in high-wind environments, eliminating the need for tie down strap. Allows natural occurring thermal expansion and contraction. Roof friendly installation requires less penetrations. Protects your roof from rain rot by allowing rapid moisture evaporation. Mounting sled braces support the individual tubes, maintaining alignment while preventing abrasion to the panel and roof as thermal expansion and contraction occurs. Overmolded design fuses together the header and individual riser tubes to form a solid one-piece composition eliminating cracks and welds that can fail over time. Each individual tube opens directly into the header, increasing flow and virtually eliminating back pressure reducing wear and tear on your pump. Unique patented panel clamp connection design eliminates the need for traditional rubber hose connections that deteriorate over time requiring maintenance and replacement. Proven track record of being the best connection type in the industry achieving a virtually maintenance free solution. Low-profile clamping connections drastically improve aesthetics, producing a cleaner, more attractive appearance. Gator clamp top and bottom header mounting brackets secure panels while still allowing natural thermal expansion and contraction to occur without stress. Eliminates the need for wind strap, reducing roof penetrations and easing installation. Comprehensive 12-year full / lifetime limited coverage. NSF-50: Ensures the safety and performance of its products when used for public pools, spas, and recreational water facilities. ISO 9001: Quality Management Standards. ISO 14001: Environmental protection by the International Organization for Standardization. SRCC OG-400: The most current standard; this certification is a mark of quality, safety, durability and proper integration with pool designs and plumbing systems. (1) Heliocol Solar Pool Heater Panel, 4′ X 12.5′ (HC-50). Solar Pool Supply adheres to an extremely strict standard of quality control. Panels in this condition typically have scratches, cuts, dents, or potentially a broken tube that would need to be repaired once installed. A free repair tool kit is provided for any riser tube that would need repairing. These packages are intended to serve as extremely discounted packages on very high level systems. These are ONLY available while supplies last. Our “Open Box” listings are likely the best value products of anything we carry. All Open-Box orders include a free repair kit in the unlikely event a riser tube needs to be repaired. We do not accept the return of any open box condition item. Please verify you have selected the correct size before processing your order. WHAT SIZE SYSTEM DO I NEED? Step 1 – Overview. A few different variables should be considered when selecting a solar pool heating system to match your swimming pool. The primary factors are; your location (climate), pool size (surface area), and heating goals (how long your looking to extend your swimming season). Understanding exactly what your goals are will help determine how many panels you need and which system to ultimately select. Solar pool heaters are available in a couple different types, each with its own advantages and “ideal fit”. Because solar pool heating systems are dependent on weather and sunlight, these figures can only be used as an estimation, they cannot be guaranteed. Step 2 – Measure Your Swimming Pool. Solar pool heating systems are sized based on the. Of your swimming pool, rather than its volume. This is because the primary source of heat loss occurs through evaporation at the surface. If you have a geometrically shaped pool, this calculation is quite easy. If however, your swimming pool is a “freeform” shape, or a “kidney” shape, this calculation can be a bit more difficult. For pools matching this second classification, see our step-by-step instructions for using Google Maps to measure your pool (Step 2B). Formulas for Geometrically Shaped Pools. Pr² (radius being half the diameter of your pool, p=3.14). L x W (length x width). Step 3 – Calculate Solar Coverage, “Offset”. Generally speaking, solar pool heating systems are sized anywhere between 50%-100% of a swimming pools total surface area. IE: “50% offset” means you are matching 50% of your pool’s surface area to the total surface area of all your solar panels. If your pool has a total surface area of 400 square feet, 50% offset means you will need a total of 200 square feet of solar panels to heat it. As a reference; a single 4′x12.5′ solar panel has a surface area of 50 square feet, so a system with (4) 4′x12.5′ solar panels has a total surface area of 200 square feet. 3-4 Month Swimming Season. If you are only looking to add some additional heating during the summer months (3-4 months of warm swimming pool temperatures), 50% offset should be sufficient. 4-6 Month Swimming Season. If you are looking to heat your pool into the shoulder months (4-6 month swimming season), you will want to aim in the 60-80% range. 8-10 Month Swimming Season. If you are looking for a full spring-fall season extension (8-10 month swimming season), you will want to aim for 85%-100% offset. Step 4 – Climate Considerations. When it comes to location (climate), you will want to consider how cold/long your winter months are. Solar systems only work when the sun is out and shinning, they also need to be winterized (drained & isolated) for the winter months when temperatures drop below 42 degrees. They also need to be isolated when pools are shut down for the winter. For this reason, not all climate zones are capable of achieving a full spring through fall season extension. If you live in one of these colder climates, you will not be able to run your solar heater during these cold months when temperatures drop near freezing or below. If you are only able to keep your system running for 4-6 months a year, 50%-80% offset will be more than sufficient. Step 5 – Optimizing Efficiency. Other factors to consider are what direction the panels will be facing, how they are plumbed, and the amount of sun exposure each day. Solar pool heating systems will perform at optimal performance when the system is facing south, plumbed in parallel (if possible; to achieve a higher flow rate), and the system has full exposure during the day. If the panels are installed on a ground structure (ground rack), you will want a solid substrate beneath the panels to keep any wind from passing through the riser tubes (reduces wind load on the panels & restricts heat loss). Also, be sure the system is never installed at a pitch greater than 45 degrees (the angle the sunlight hits the panels does make a difference; efficiency nearly drops off the map once the pitch exceeds this maximum). Step 2B – Measuring Your Pool w/ Google Maps. How to Size Your Swimming Pool with Google Maps. Go to Google Maps. Type your address into the search bar and hit enter. Zoom into your address with either the mouse wheel or the (+/-) buttons located in the lower right-hand corner. To Edit Your Selection. You can move a selected point by clicking on the node, holding the mouse button, and moving it to the desired location. You can also erase and start over by right clicking anywhere on the screen and hitting “clear measurement”. This is the surface area that will be used to calculate what size system you need. Google Maps Example Pool Measurement. This tool also works well for measuring available roof space. (Satellite imaging provides pretty accurate measurements; however, they are not always 100% accurate and roof measurements should always be double checked by hand if possible). Our mission is to provide an outstanding customer experience from start to finish. Our team of dedicated experts are available to assist with any questions you have, at any point in your project. We offer design & consultation services free of charge, simply give us a call or send us a message. Our primary objective is to help you identify the best possible solar solution that will achieve your heating goals, while also providing the best possible fit to your roof type and climate. Here is a list of a few of the items we provide to our customers on a daily basis. Advanced design and layout services. Want to make sure your system is optimized for your climate, roof & heating goals? Plumbing design & tie-in assistance. Design & performance optimization. Pump sizing & speed considerations. Metal roofs, tile roofs, pergolas, ext. Achieving proper automatic gravity drainage. Winterizing systems in cold weather climates. Automation units, heat pumps, ext. At Solar Pool Supply, we are constantly seeking new and inventive ways of pioneering previously untouched challenges in the solar pool heating industry. We began with a renovation of the DIY market by custom packaging the industries leading brands into complete “do it yourself” kits for inground swimming pools. Systems of this caliber had previously only been available to select areas of the country by a professional installer. We have come a long way and have succeeded in making it possible for a homeowner anywhere in the world to have access to these very same systems, all without the need of a contract! What Parts Do I Need? The items listed below are generally required if you are installing a full solar pool heating system (new or replacement system). If you are simply replacing a couple old/damaged panels within an existing array, see “Repair & Replacement Components”. Contains the parts necessary for installing a Heliocol solar pool panel to a supporting surface and making water connections from one panel to another. One (1) panel kit is required for each solar panel in the array. Each Heliocol Panel Kit contains. (2) Gator Clamp, Top Header (Short). (2) Gator Clamp, Bottom Header (Long). (8) Gator Clamp Screw. (2) PPC, Panel Clamp Assembly. Row Kit: Contains the parts necessary for making water connections from a row of solar pool heating panels to the systems supply and return plumbing lines. One (1) row kit is required for each row (bank) of solar pool heating panels in the array. If you are installing your panels in multiple rows, you will need one row kit per row of panels. Compatible with Heliocol, SwimJoy, SwimLux, SunStar and eco-SPARK solar pool heaters. Each Row Kit contains. (2) Pipe Connector, CPVC. Vacuum Relief Valve Attachment Set. Contains the parts necessary to aid in gravity drainage of the panels and piping. One (1) set is required for each system. Each Vacuum Relief Valve Attachment Set contains. (1) Vacuum Relief Valve, 3/4 MPT. (1) Reducer Bushing, Spigot X FPT, 2″ X 0.75″. (1) PVC Pipe Fitting, Tee, Slip X Slip X Slip, White, 2. The items listed below MAY be needed in addition to the items above if you are installing a new system from scratch (do not have a pre-existing solar pool heater), OR have specific installation requirements due to available roof spacing i. E: if you need to split the panels into multiple rows or need to bypass an obstruction like a roof or skylight. We also have supplemental high-wind add-on kits available for those living in. High-wind/storm climates and need additional mounting security. Manual Temperature Control Plumbing Kit. Contains the valve’s necessary for manual temperature control of your solar pool heating system. A 3-port diverter valve is manually adjusted to turn solar on and off. Two isolation valves are used to completely shut off solar for maintenance and winterization (prevents water from entering the solar panels). The check valve is used to prevent water from flowing backwards through your pump & filter. Includes premium Pentair lube-free valve’s, 2? E ach manual temperature control plumbing kit contains. (1) Pentair 3-Port Solar Valve w/ Drain Down, CPVC, 2? (1) Pentair 2-Port Check Valve, CPVC, 2? (2) Pentair 2-Port Isolation Valve, Positive Seal, CPVC, 2? Row Spacer Kit: Contains the parts necessary to bypass mounting surface obstructions larger than 6 such as roof vents, skylights and exhaust fans. Allows the connection of PVC pipe between the panels to provide proper clearance of the obstruction. One (1) Row Spacer Kit is required for each split in a row of solar panels. Each Row Spacer Kit contains. (4) Pipe Connector, CPVC. PVC Pipe Support Bracket. Optional component used for supporting feed and return line PVC piping on the roof or other mounting surfaces. Each bracket includes a specialized wedge attachment that allows for the natural expansion and contraction of the pipe as it heats up and cools down. Includes flashing base to support lag bolt attachment to the mounting surface and provide enhanced seal. Also used to create a low-profile, aesthetically pleasing installation. REPAIR & REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. The items listed below are used if you are replacing old/damaged panels within an existing array, or need to repair damaged or leaking solar panels or hardware components. Patented panel clamp connection design eliminates the need for traditional rubber hose connections that deteriorate over time, requiring regular maintenance and replacement. This low-profile connection style also drastically improves the aesthetics of installations; producing a cleaner, more attractive system. Makes header-to-header panel connections without any gap. (panels connect directly next to each other). Used to make attachments with end caps & pipe connectors. Used to attach PVC Pipe to the solar pool heating system. This is generally done at the supply and return connection points, however it can also be done to space out panels around larger roof obstructions (see row spacer kit). Pipe connectors attach the header of a solar panel (via panel clamp assembly) to either a PVC coupling, or directly to PVC pipe (depending on pipe size). 2 SCH40 PVC Pipe connects with a PVC coupling. 1.5 SCH40 PVC Pipe is slip fit directly into pipe connector. Used to cap off the end of a solar pool heating system array (bank/row of panels). For most applications, one (1) is used on the end opposite the supply connection, and one (1) is used on the end opposite the return connection. Attaches to the panel header via panel clamp assembly. Allows air to enter the solar pool heating system when the pool pump shuts off to facilitate automatic gravity drainage of the panels and pipe. This is an extremely important aspect of solar pool heating systems to prevent freeze damage, as well as keep air from stagnating within the panels and piping. Allows for automatic gravity drainage of the panels and piping system must be installed in a manner which allows for this functionality. Prevents freeze damage and keeps air from stagnating. Prevents damage to the solar pool heating system by allowing air to enter the system when the pump shuts off, preventing the formation of a vacuum. Solar Panel Repair Tool Kit. Includes all the necessary tools and plugs to repair Heliocol solar pool heater panels with damaged riser tubes. Maintains the uniform appearance of the panel. Includes chisel, plug insertion tool. & 12 repair plugs. (2) plugs are required for each riser tube repair; (1) at the top & (1) at the bottom. Replacement plug pack, used to repair Heliocol solar pool heater panels with damaged riser tubes.
