Triple Threat is the birth of a high-performance solar pool heating system specifically designed for above ground swimming pools, small/medium size inground pools, as well as spas and hot tubs. Triple Threat features the SwimEasy solar collector, a specially designed/new to market attachment method for connecting flex hose, as well as premium valves and hardware. Say goodbye to the headache of leak-prone threaded fittings, Teflon tape and cheap plastic components! Triple Threat is packaged with premium Pentair optimum seal valves, durable UV-resistant EPDM rubber couplings, stainless-steel brackets & hose clamps, flashing bases for an enhanced seal at mounting locations, as well as a drain loop assembly enabling automatic gravity drainage. The goal of Triple Threat was to bring the standards of high pressure inground pool systems to the above ground market. It’s pointless to provide a premium system if it’s not accompanied with premium connectors & valves to assure maximize performance and efficiency. Choosing a product certified by NSF lets you know the company complies with strict standards and procedures imposed by NSF. From extensive product testing and material analyses to unannounced plant inspections, every aspect of a product’s development is thoroughly evaluated before it can earn NSF certification. New Attachment Method For Flex Hose Connected Pools. Say goodbye to the headache of cheap, leak-prone threaded fittings! Triple Threat introduces a new heavy-duty pipe adapter previously unavailable for above ground (flex hose connected) swimming pools. These adapters are constructed of high strength CPVC and utilize fitted O-rings for a sealed and secure, leak-free connection. Triple Threat comes with a full set of adapters to connect to either 1.25″ or 1.5″ flex hose, as well as 1.5 PVC pipe. Premium Pentair Optimum Seal Valves. Pentair lube-free valves have excellent flow characteristics and are manufactured to strict quality standards. Optimum positive seal valves never require lubrication. They are constructed of durable PVC and provide a lifetime of superior performance (high flow rate, withstands pressure up to 150 psi). Each collector is thermally-welded and insert-molded. A direct, metered manifold delivers a balanced flow through the collector and prevents hot-spots. A tube-and-web design separates each individual round tube by a thin strip or “web”. This design allows for normal expansion and contraction while collecting more heat. It also minimizes the amount of heat lost from wind passing over the riser tubes. State of the Art Manufacturing. SwimEasy solar collectors are made in USA and undergo state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques designed to significantly increase the materials resistance to UV light. This process eliminates the inherent quality issues that plague cheaply manufactured products which typically see a lifespan of only 1-2 years. Durability Built To Last. State-of-the-art manufacturing coupled with special additives merge to create a panel capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of a rooftop, in all types of weather, for years to come! Each panel is put up against more than 40 quality control inspections throughout the entire manufacturing process to ensure the final product. Extremely Comprehensive Solar Pool Heating Package. This system was designed to include as many of the required components as possible to fit a multitude of installation types! Triple Threat can be connected to flex hose or PVC pipe, mounted to a roof, ground rack, pergola, shed, pool house, ext! AT LAST – A PREMIUM MULTI-PURPOSE SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEM IS BORN. Triple Threat has been developed specifically to solve inherent quality issues that plague existing above ground & hybrid solar pool heating systems. SwimEasy Triple Threat, a variation of our SwimEasy product line, designed as a true hybrid solution for above ground & small inground swimming pools, as well as spas and hot tubs. Revolutionary New Attachment Method. Exclusive to SolarPoolSupply brands, heavy-duty pipe adapters previously unavailable for above ground (flex hose connected) swimming pools have been engineered to provide a secure, leak-free attachment. These adapters use O-ring attachments for enhanced connections to PVC Pipe, Rubber Coupling Hoses, Valves & Flex Hose! Our goal was to bring the standards used for high pressure inground pool systems to the above ground market. Pentair Optimum Positive Seal Diverter Valve’s. Triple Threat includes two premium Pentair Optimum Positive Seal Diverter Valve’s. Positive seal valve’s assure maximum flow is maintained for a maximum heating performance. The efficiency of any solar pool heating system is all about flow! Pentair Optimum Positive Seal Valves have excellent flow characteristics. They are also manufactured to strict quality standards & never require lubrication! They provide a lifetime of superior performance, high flow rate & withstand pressure up to 150 psi. Triple Threat solar panels undergo a state-of-the-art manufacturing process designed to significantly increase the materials resistance to UV light. Each absorber plate of a Triple Threat solar collector is made from a propylene copolymer with synergistic antioxidants and UV screen including carbon black. When these special additives are coupled with a process of melt-blending the plastic, the thermal characteristics are altered, substantially increasing the material’s resistance to UV light. This process is vital in creating a solar panel capable of withstanding the sun’s harsh conditions for years to come. For panels to last full life expectancy of 15-20 years, they should be installed on a sloped surface and plumbed in a manner that allows for automatic gravity drainage. Triple Threat comes with everything you need to allow for this functionality. Freeze damage must be avoided! This is accomplished by assuring no water is in the collectors when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple Threat was designed to include as many of the required components as possible to fit a wide array of of installation types and methods. Triple Threat can be connected to 1.25/1.5″ flex hose or 1.5″ PVC pipe, and can be mounted to a roof, ground rack, pergola, shed, pool house, ext. The Triple Threat system simply cannot address 100% of the unique or individual circumstances possible for every installation. Some components will need to be sourced from a local hardware store and/or pool shop. We have done all we can to provide as much as possible of all premium quality gear! Quality Components for Performance & Longevity. Panel & System connector hoses are molded EPDM rubber designed specifically for use with solar pool heating systems. Outlet header bracket, strap brackets and hose clamps are stainless steel construction for optimal strength and corrosion resistance. Flashing bases are also included to support lag bolt attachment to the mounting surface and provide enhanced seal. Durable UV-resistant EPDM rubber for long life in direct sun. Reinforced center prevents deformation from pressure and vacuum. Hose-clamp indicator ridges for perfect placement and seal. Stainless-steel brackets and clamps. Hoses are 3.75 wide. Unmodified polypropylene has a high rate of degradation from UV exposure. Sunlight breaks down the plastic and weakens it, a serious problem for a solar collector as its very nature is to collect as much sunlight as possible. Each absorber plate of a SwimEasy solar collector is made from a propylene copolymer with synergistic antioxidants and UV screen including carbon black. These special additives, coupled with state-of-the art manufacturing techniques, substantially increase the material’s resistance to UV light. These are vital components toward creating a collector able to withstand the harsh conditions of a roof-top for years to come. Products made from plastic typically start out as one-of-two types of resin blends. Masterbatch: Natural (clear) resin pellets are mixed with a concentrate during the extrusion process. This concentrate would contain additives and fillers used to affect the end-product’s physical appearance or properties. Precompounded: Compounding is a process of melt-blending plastics with other additives. This process alters the physical, thermal, or aesthetic characteristics of the plastic. Compounding starts with a base resin, which is blended with additives in an industrial mixer, producing a final resin ready for use in manufacturing. Additives are evenly distributed throughout the resin and subsequent end-products. THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH DIY KIT. Contains the necessary parts for installing a solar pool heating panel to the mounting surface and connecting one panel to another within a system. One (1) Panel Kit is included for each solar panel in the kit. Each Panel Kit contains. (1) Outlet Header Hold-Down Bracket Assembly. (1) Outlet Header Bracket Flashing Base. (2) Strap Bracket, Stainless Steel. (2) Strap Bracket Flashing Base. (4) Hose Clamp, Stainless Steel. (2) Panel Connector Hose (3 3/4 long). Contains the parts necessary for making water connections from a row. Of solar pool heating panels to the system’s supply and return plumbing lines. Specialized pipe connectors create a leak-free seal between solar panels and PVC pipe. These pipe connectors are an extremely important component for any solar pool heating system. And should always be used to connect PVC pipe to solar panels via a rubber coupling hose. Also contains the parts necessary to aid in gravity drainage of the panels and piping, as well as cap off a single row of solar panels. One (1) Row Kit is included with each system. If you are installing your panels in multiple rows, you will need one (1) additional Row Kit per row of solar panels. The Row Kit includes a vacuum relief valve. Vacuum relief valve’s 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. Each Row Kit contains. (4) Strap Clamp, Stainless Steel. (1) Vacuum Relief Valve. (2) System Connector Hose (7 long). (2) Pipe Connector, CPVC. Flex Hose Adapter Kit. Includes specialized adapters developed to connect either 1.25″ or 1.5″ flex hose directly to the Triple Threat solar pool heating system. Contains adapters to attach to the solar panels, PVC fittings, 3-port valve and 2-port valve. One (1) Flex Hose Adapter Kit is included with each system. Triple Threat contains no threaded fittings. Specialized adapters connect with the use of O-rings & hose clamps for a completely secure, leak-free seal. These are the connection types used with high pressure inground pool systems, previously unavailable for above ground. Triple Threat system comes with a full set of adapters to connect to either 1.25″/1.5″ flex hose, or PVC pipe. Each Flex Hose Adapter Kit contains. (8) Slip Flex Hose Adapters. (2) Rubber Coupling Flex Hose Adapters. (10) Hose Clamp, Stainless Steel, 1.3 O. (10) Hose Clamp, Stainless Steel, 1.5 O. (1) SCH40 1.5 PVC Tee, White. Accessory & Completion Kit. Contains the necessary parts for completing a standard roof mounted installation of the Triple Threat solar pool heating system. One of these components is the Drain Loop Assembly, which allows for the automatic gravity drainage of the panels & piping when the pump shuts off. This functionality is critical for keeping systems protected from freeze damage when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. One (1) Accessory & Completion Kit is included with each system. This kit is also used for assisting in alternative installation methods. Kit includes enough strapping for up to (6) solar collectors. When solar panels are installed horizontally OR on a ground mounted surface near pool level, panels will either need to be connected to an automation system with freeze protection enabled or manually drained of all water whenever temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (temperature at which freeze damage can begin to occur). Each Accessory & Completion Kit contains. (2) Hold-Down Body Straps, 330 Long (PN: 16007-330). (1) End cap, 1.5 (PN: 30061-1). (1) Drain Loop Assembly (PN: 16122). (1) Repair Tool Kit (PN: 18095). Premium Pentair Optimum Positive Seal Valves. Triple Threat includes premium Pentair Optimum Positive Seal Diverter Valve’s. Maintenance-free PTFE coated diverter requires no lubrication. Positive seal ensures complete isolation. Withstands pressure up to 150 psi. Fiberglass reinforced handle with field-adjustable stop positions. Allows attachment to either 1.5″ or 2″ plumbing and inlet can be plumbed at any port. Pentair 3-Port Positive Seal Diverter Valve. 3-Port valves are used to divert water either to the solar array (turn solar on), or back to the pool (turning solar off). One (1) Pentair 3-Port Diverter Valve is included with each system. Pentair 2-Port Positive Seal Isolation Valve. 2-Port valves are used to isolate the solar system for winterization, keep water from backflowing through the panels when the system is shut off, or system maintenance. One (1) Pentair 2-Port Diverter Valve is included with each system. WHAT SIZE SYSTEM DO I NEED? The most relevant aspect of sizing a system is based on the square footage of your pool. We typically recommend matching anywhere from 50%-100% of your pools total surface area to solar collector coverage (solar panels). For example, if your pool is 500 square feet, then 50% solar coverage equals 250 square feet of solar panels, 75% solar coverage equals 375 square feet of solar panels, etc. From this point, you’ll want to look at selecting a panel size that fits your installation area. For a complete breakdown on how to select & size the right solar pool heating system, see our sizing help page. SIZING GUIDE: How Many Panels?
