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    Solar Heating in New England

    Similar story to You. I live near Worcester, MA. 15'x30'x54" Oval AGP. Solar cover on EVERY night and 4 out of 7 days. 3 Fafco Solar Bear 4'x20's on a southern facing roof. Target pool temp 84. Current pool temp 78. In late June/July, I could gain 8 to 11 deg during the day (running 8 till 5)...
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    Solar blanket vs. solar panel

    I use three 4' x 20' fafco panels on the roof to heat a 15' x 30' x 54" AGP. I also use a cheap solar cover. Figuring DIY hard plumbing and the extra (albeit small) additional cost of pumping the water for a season, I am into the solar hating for about $1200. For two panels that number may turn...
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    I have no clue what to do

    I must be reading a different post. The ***BIG*** question that needs to be answered before anyone can assist with a water chemistry question, is what are the current levels. No data has been provided yet so it is not surprising that there are not more specific answers. At best, you might hope...
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    Solar Heater Performance??

    I just want to chime in on the “Try googling heat transfer and flow rate for automotive radiators” comment. In a car, the radiator is not a real radiator, because it does not radiate, but instead uses forced convection. There are two circuits involved in this system 1. The coolant water taking...
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    Possible shallow end for Intex Ultra 12x24?

    I documented a build I did for a 12 foot by 5 foot platform in the other forum. http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread ... round-pool The planking and structure was all pvc. The bolts/screws are (now at least) all stainless. Cost under $300. I am using it this year in a 15x30x54 above...