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Can my solar pool heating system also be used to heat hot water for my home?

April 26, 2017heat heating Home hot pool solar system Used water

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Can my solar pool heating system also be used to heat hot water for my home?

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No. This requires two different systems. Home water heating water temperatures of 125°F to 140°F call for solar collectors constructed with metals like copper that conduct heat well, and insulation and glass cover plates to keep the heat from being dissipated into the air. Swimming pool solar collectors typically operate at temperatures of just 76°F to 95°F, so they can be constructed of polypropelene plastic and do not require insulation or cover plates.