Salinas solar pool heating FAQ/Part I
Posted by steve coach on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 @ 02:50 PM
The best economic option for heating your Salinas pool is by using solar energy. Over the life of your system, using solar power will be less expensive than propane, fuel oil or electricity. A Salinas solar pool heating system can pay for itself in as little as two years.
POCO Solar Energy is proud to be a FAFCO solar panel dealer. While traditional solar panels transfer energy only to the top 25 percent of a pool’s water, FAFCO technology exposes all levels of your pool’s water to the warmth of the sun.
If you are considering a Salinas solar pool heating system, you probably have quite a few questions. In this article, we will provide some answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive.
Why should I heat my pool?
You have spent quite a bit of money on your Salinas swimming pool. By heating it you can enjoy that investment year-round instead of only for a few months. You can enjoy your pool in the evening after you come back home from work, earlier in the spring and later in the fall. That provides you more time to get great exercise and have fun doing it.
How much warmer can my pool get?
Salinas solar pool heating can raise the temperature of the water in your pool by an average of 10 degrees Fahrenheit over several days where the weather is good. To conserve that heat at night or when it is windy, you can put a “solar blanket” over the pool. That will also increase the effectiveness of your Salinas solar pool heating system.
What’s better, a solar pool heater or a gas heater?
Well, we’re biased, but we have several good reasons to believe solar is superior. First, the up-front costs of a solar pool heater can be significantly less than a gas heater, depending on the size of the pool. And when that solar heater is installed, the heat you receive is free because it comes directly from the sun. If you use a gas heater you are obviously paying the gas company. When you really need heat in the spring and fall, that solar energy is still free. Solar does not pollute the environment, either, and it can even cool your pool when the weather is hot.
About Poco Solar: Poco Solar is a full service solar company that provides solar electric, solar pool heating, solar hot water heating and repair of solar systems in Monterey County, San Benito County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County. With more than 25 years of experience we have been helping Bay Area California residents stay comfortable, save energy and sell excess energy back to PG&E.