- Apr 14, 2013
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Pool surface area is 800 SF. Current solar heating panels are 600SF. Climate zone 8/9. rainy winters, hot summers, few clouds
What I would like to know:
1- is there a formula given
a- pool surface
b-solar surface
c-outside temp
d-water flow rate
e-starting water temp
f- no pool cover
results in approximate temperature rise
{looking for better results than, oh 10 to 15 degrees}
2- one contractor said, adding 200 to 400 SF would not increase the effectiveness of the solar heater
3- what is the optimal flow rate of water thru the pump: some number, low, medium or high speed?
Thank you
What I would like to know:
1- is there a formula given
a- pool surface
b-solar surface
c-outside temp
d-water flow rate
e-starting water temp
f- no pool cover
results in approximate temperature rise
{looking for better results than, oh 10 to 15 degrees}
2- one contractor said, adding 200 to 400 SF would not increase the effectiveness of the solar heater
3- what is the optimal flow rate of water thru the pump: some number, low, medium or high speed?
Thank you