How do solar swimming pool heating systems work?
An electronic controller constantly compares the temperature of the solar collectors, usually located on the roof of a building or frames in the garden with the temperature of the pool water. The temperature of the pool water is measured in the pool pipework in the plant room. Whenever the collectors are hotter than the temperature of the pool water, the controller switches on the solar systems circulating pump. A solar grade anti-freeze is then circulated through the collectors to the new Bowman solar swimming pool heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is fitted to the pool pipework in the plant room or near to the filtration pumps, heating the pool in the same way as a boiler. It would also be an advantage to design the pool with passive solar heating in mind. A dark coloured tile would draw more heat in and a transparent pool cover would also let light heat up the water when the pool isn’t in use. Designed like this the pool would act as a solar collector in it’s own right. How do I lo
