So while it s fashionable to know that you re solar is working away heating the pool in february march and april it s really just costing you more in chemicals and electricity.
How to turn off solar panels to pool.
Until the weather allows the water to stay at 78 or above leave the solar off and save yourself money.
Here are some ways to run the system for best results.
You have 2 options for powering your pool pump with solar electricity.
If you do not have a solar controller turn your manual solar bypass valve 3 way valve to the solar off position to divert all water back to the pool at all times.
When to turn off pool solar.
You can buy a dc pool pump and dedicate 4 6 solar panels to powering it.
The solar panels are wired directly in to the pool pump via some power electronics and when the sun is shining your pool pump will run.
Solar collector panels are available at most pool supply stores.
Operation manual solar pool heating system.
Isolate your system by closing the valve on the solar feed line going up to the roof.
If you place the solar collector panel on your roof try to minimize resistance to the water flow.
Place the solar collector panel where it sees the most sunlight when the pool pump is running.
If you have any questions about how to turn off and.
In the picture below the solar panels are bypassed and water is returned to the pool without going to the roof.
Solar pool heating 3 way valve solar bypassed your valve configuration may be different on the ground rather than the wall or may not contain all of the pictured valves.
If your system does not drain naturally by gravity.
1 take your pool pump off grid.