How HI TEMP Solar Pool Heaters Work

Uncategorized | Posted by Rudi

Aug 12 2010

How Solar Pool Heaters Work

Solar saves on pool heating costs

Solar pool heaters are integrated into the normal pool pump/filter system and work by intercepting the water flow after it comes out of the regular pool filter, and directing it through the solar collectors before it is returned to the swimming pool.
The temperature of the water is raised significantly as it passes through the collector array. The system uses the standard pool pump and filter.
To control the the temperature of the pool water, a temperature sensor can determine whether or not additional heat is needed.
When no heat is needed, a diverting valve is activated and the solar collectors are avoided - in that case the water flows directly back to the pool after filtration.

See Photos Of Installed Solar Pool Heating Systems

HT50 Solar Pool Heaters Are Manufactured in the Cape Town with Strict Quality Control

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Thermosiphon, Solar Heating System, Evacuated Solar

solar | Posted by Rudi

Feb 01 2010

Hi Temp Thermosiphon Systems

manufactured in South Africa
5 year warranty
tank fitted above the solar panel on the roof
frost-safe, hail-resistant, maintenance-free
solar geysers available in sizes 150 litre, 200 litre, 250 litre

The Thermosiphon system operates according to a basic principle of physics:

The heated transfer fluid (glycol-water mixture) rises naturally in the solar panel, enters the heat exchanger in the tank and travels back down to the solar panel. The compulsory requirement for this principle is that the geyser must be placed in a position higher than the solar panel.

The advantage: circulation occurs without an electrical pump

http://www.hitemp.co.za

Call 0860448367

Tags: evacuated, geyser, panel, pump, solar
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Cost Effective Solar Pool Heating

Pool Heating, solar | Posted by Rudi

May 18 2009

There is a new and beneficial technology coming to the Cape Town that you should know about!! Solar Pool Heating can can double your swim season, ADD VALUE to your pool investment and home, and is beneficial to the environment. Solar Pool Heating is huge in Cape Town, Gauteng, and Bloemfontein as a cost efficient form of Green energy for swimming pools. When most people think of Green energy, they think of the savings to be had with Solar Electric or Solar Hot Water. But one thing the Cape Town community has not been informed on is the savings and benefits that are waiting for them in their own backyards.

Some of the benefits of Solar Pool Heating in South Africa Worth mentioning are:

Can extend swim season to 8-9 months
Adds value to your pool investment and home
Eliminates expensive energy cost electric heaters on pools
Pays for itself in an average of 2-3 years
There is minimal to zero maintenance cost involved after installation
Reduces Greenhouse emissions into environment
Doesn’t waste our limited supply of fossil fuels
Can also cool your pool at night during hot summer periods
Can raise your pools temperature 10-15 degrees

At the government website EERE (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) there are some good numbers on savings and facts about Solar Pool Heating for Cape Town area if you desire more information.

Anyone with a pool is a candidate to have their pool heated by solar, whether its a new pool or over 10 years old. They are also usually candidates to have the system financed if needed, especially people who are building new pools.

With new pools you have a consumer who is taking out a loan, generally in the range of 50k-100k, and putting that investment into a backyard entertainment center (for good reason too). However, what’s enjoyable about only being able to use such a large investment half of the time? Generally the pool season of comfortable swimming in Cape Town last from about beginning of December towards the end of February. I’m not talking about pool temperatures where you re the first one in the pool and you re telling everyone "its not that bad, it just takes a little while to get used to". I’m talking about warm and comfortable swimming where you enter a pool and go for it.

Cape Solar Pool Heating can extend your swim season comfortably. So when you’re financing a pool it makes sense to add Solar Pool Heating to the cost of your loan. You will be DOUBLING the use of your backyard investment for a small percentage of your pool’s cost (generally 1-3%). Solar Pool Heating systems can cool your pool water at night during the hot summer months of December - January and supplement the cost of heating your spa. All of the factors combined make Solar Pool Heating a very smart investment for pool owners in the Cape Town market.

Tags: heating, heatpump, panels, pool, solar
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SAUNAZONE 1-2 Person Sauna with Ceramic Heaters

Health | Posted by Rudi

Apr 25 2009

Improve your overall health with the Saunazone 1-2 person sauna. It’s made of high-quality natural Canadian hemlock fir wood with 3 ceramic tube heaters, full-length tempered glass door and 2 side windows. Dual interior and exterior LED control panels, along with an interior roof vent, allow you to easily control the temperature. Your body must expend energy to produce sweat, so in a single session you can burn as many calories as jogging for 30 minutes.

Features

1-2 person sauna

For indoor use only

3 ceramic tube heaters
Adjustable roof vent
Do not place directly on carpet
Power Requirements: 220v/15 amp
Natural hemlock fir wood construction
Full-length tempered glass door and 2 side windows
Dual interior and exterior LED control panels for easy temperature control
MP3 auxiliary connector with a built-in amplifier and a small shelf to rest the device on
Interior reading light
Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands to release built-up toxins and waste that the body has trapped in the fatty layers just beneath the skin
Burns calories and helps weight loss
Radiant heat will helps ease arthritis and join stiffness
The deep heat of an infrared sauna helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing the relief and heating to muscle and soft tissue injuries
Sweating achieved after just a few minutes in an infrared sauna carries off deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells, which cleans the skin and improves skin tone, elasticity, texture and color
Assembled exterior dimensions: L 39 in; W 36 in; H 76.5 in
1-year limited manufacturer warranty
Assembled weight: approximately 210 lbs

more info? http://www.saunazone.co.za

Tags: 1 person, 2 person, ceramic, FIR, infrared, sauna
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Solar Power Solutions

solar | Posted by Rudi

Mar 24 2009

With energy sources depleting at a rate faster than they are being built, it is only wise that we use the abundant energy available for free – the solar energy. Apart from the easy availability, solar energy helps control environmental pollution. Most of us shy away from installing solar power solutions at home thinking them to be expensive and cumbersome. You will, however, be surprised to know how easy it is to employ these power solutions. Moreover, these will help cut down your power bills. Finally, you will be delighted to know tat you are doing your bit to save power for the future generations.
This article will explore the various solar power options available for home use.

Solar cooker: A solar cooker is a cooking utensil that uses absolutely no fuel for cooking. You can cook food for up to five people in the small box. If you are thinking that using a solar cooker will reduce your chances of spreading up a varied platter on the dining table, you will be surprised to know that you can not only boil food items in the cooker but also roast and bake! The only limitation with the solar cooker is the time it takes to cook. However, given the free source of energy it uses, this is a great option for cutting down those sky-rocketing bills and saving some power.

Solar home lighting: A solar home lighting system converts solar energy into electrical energy for your home. This is done via cells that are charged with solar energy. So, in the night, if you wonder how the lights are on in the house, it is because of the solar energy stored in the solar cells. You can install the solar home lighting system in your house and not worry about the electricity bills anymore.

Solar heating system: Installing a solar heating system in your home helps cutting down your electricity bill along with saving the world’s quickly-exhausting power. If you are worried that a solar heating system will turn your sweet home into a gadget house or that it will be an expensive investment, your concerns are misplaced.

Companies providing solar power solutions for homes make it a point to install aesthetically-pleasing heating systems in your house. As per as expenditure is concerned, investing in a solar heating system is wise because you get a return on your investment within 3-4 years, giving you absolutely free service after that.

Tags: enviromental pollution, pool heater, solar panels
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Solar pool heating costs less

Pool Heating | Posted by Rudi

Mar 08 2009

So you may already be aware of the fact that you can save money by using solar power in your home, but did you know that you can also use solar power to heat your pool? It is true, and whether you want to use active or passive solar heating, the most important thing is that you are all going to be benefiting by doing what you can for the environment and for yourself.

One of the biggest issues that people have when they are thinking of using solar power to heat their pools is what the solar pool heating cost is going to be. The solar pool heating cost is actually going to be very minimal, and other than a bit of money that you are going to have to pay upfront to get the system and get it installed, the solar pool heating cost is going to be next to nothing.

The Details

A solar heating system for your pool can help to dramatically decrease and even possibly eliminate completely your pool heating costs. This is because you are using the free, unlimited power of the sun, rather than constantly relying on regular energy which is derived from fossil fuels. Tried and true solar technology has been in place for over thirty years now so it is certainly nothing new although we are only really hearing about these systems now.

If you are interested in having a great solar pool heating cost and using solar energy to heat your pool so that you can save a ton of money on your monthly utility bills, then getting a solar pool heater is probably going to be the best move that you will ever make.

You will also have an extended swimming season, add increased value to your home and offer a decreased environmental impact which is especially important in the world of today.

To help save on the solar pool heating cost as much as possible, you should make sure that you place the panels in an area that get direct sunlight throughout the day, and to save even further you can even buy the solar panels and other equipment used.

These are all great tips to help you get started. Remember that there is much more that you can use solar power for than heating your pool. You should really take advantage of al that solar power has to offer.

Tags: fossil fuels, heating, panels, pool, pool heater, solar, solar power, swimming season
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Pool Heating options

Pool Heating | Posted by Rudi

Mar 06 2009

Swimming Pool Heating

Heating a swimming pool can consume a lot of energy and add up to high heating bills. You can improve your swimming pool’s heating and energy efficiency by doing the following:

Should you have any further questions or require a quote call 0860448367 today!

Tags: heat pump, heating a swimming pool, pool cover, pool heating choices, solar panels
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Heatpump pool heaters

Uncategorized | Posted by Rudi

Mar 06 2009

Heat Pump Swimming Pool Heaters

If you want an energy-efficient way to heat your swimming pool, consider using a heat pump pool heater.

How They Work

Heat pumps use electricity to capture heat and move it from one place to another. They don’t generate heat.

As the pool pump circulates the swimming pool’s water, the water drawn from the pool passes through a filter and the heat pump heater. The heat pump heater has a fan that draws in the outside air and directs it over the evaporator coil. Liquid refrigerant within the evaporator coil absorbs the heat from the outside air and becomes a gas. The warm gas in the coil then passes through the compressor. The compressor increases the heat, creating a very hot gas that then passes through the condenser. The condenser transfers the heat from the hot gas to the cooler pool water circulating through the heater. The heated water then returns to the pool. The hot gas, as it flows through the condenser coil, returns to liquid form and back to the evaporator, where the whole process begins again.

Higher efficiency heat pump pool heaters usually use scroll compressors versus the reciprocal compressors of standard units.

Heat pump pool heaters work efficiently as long as the outside temperature remains above the 45ºF–50ºF range. The cooler the outside air they draw in, the more energy they use. However, since most people use outdoor swimming pools during warm and mild weather, this usually isn’t an issue.

Selecting a Heat Pump Pool Heater

Heat pump pool heaters typically have much lower annual operating costs because of their higher efficiencies. With proper maintenance, heat pump pool heaters typically last longer than electric pool heaters. Therefore, you’ll save more money in the long run.

When selecting a heat pump pool heater, you should consider its:

Size
Efficiency
Costs.

Installation and Maintenance

Proper installation and maintenance of your heat pump pool heater can optimize its efficiency. It’s best to have a qualified pool professional install the heater, especially the electric hookup, and perform complicated maintenance or repair tasks.

Read your owner’s manual for a maintenance schedule and/or recommendations. You’ll probably need to tune up your pool heater annually. Because of a heat pump pool heater’s many moving and electrical parts, it will probably require periodic service by an air conditioning technician.

With proper installation and maintenance, heat pump pool heaters can last 10 or more years.

Other Types of Pool Heaters

Solar pool heaters