Recent content by amaskedman

Agreed. I will check tonight, but even slanted I don't have the space. I asked two manufacturers and they both say no to mounting them horizontal (vortex and heliocol). Probably because there is no supports for the channels and the mount hardware is not designed for it.

that's what I am basically doing. Two long 3/4 runs. Its not hose, but its 3/4 CPVC, it will hold up better I think and ultimately be less trouble then trying to man handle hoses. I can put 3 or 4 2x4 pressure treated cleats down and then use electrical clamps to hold everything in place. Water...

I saved it because I didn't not have a goal in mind, I am not trying to reach X sq ft of surface area, I was trying to do the best I can with what I have to work with. I am going to run two 3/4 runs of CPVC from the peak side of each side of the roof, that way I can drain them both (a...

Here is an update. I have a 8 x 10 shed with about 5 x 12 surface area on each side. However, I would have to mount the panels with the channels running horizontally. Apparently, that is not an approved configuration. Therefore, I will likely go with a DIY build of some sort. I planned to build...

I think I will go with the vortex panel. However, I think I will order everything else through amazon. Will the Heliocol end caps and CPVC work with the vortex? It all 1.5 inch rubber compression fittings, should work. Amazon.com : CPVC Pipe Connector for Heliocol Swimming Pool Solar Panels -...

I have a 15 foot or maybe 16 foot doughboy above ground pool with a 1hp pump and 1 1/2 hard plumbing. I want to put a solar heater on the roof of my shed next to the pool. I see two different methods online, I am choosing to go with PVC painted black mainly because its trouble free. However, I...

Re: Bonding a 16 foot doughboy pool with vinyl post and top I completely understand people may have a situation where they feel a shock. However, that is not a safety issue. That shock wont injure or kill you. In my opinion if its not a safety issue, it should be part of the code. Electricians...

Re: Bonding a 16 foot doughboy pool with vinyl post and top "Saving one life across millions of pools is considered important these days" It shouldn't be. Seriously, you cant regulate utopia. The majority of pools in America are not inspected and don't follow code. You can buy a 500 pool at...

Re: Bonding a 16 foot doughboy pool with vinyl post and top All the things you mentioned, the ones not addressed with GFI, are so remote and only applicable to a small percentage of pool installations. Most pools are in back yards, and how many have power lines over-head carrying the voltage...

Re: Bonding a 16 foot doughboy pool with vinyl post and top First off, I would like to congratulate you on being the only person who has had provided a reason or incident to explain this part of the code. Having said that, if that is the only incident, or even if there were a few more, it...

The code says you have to bond your pool if its over 42 inches (non storable). What do I bond it to? the top rails are vinyl, the side post are vinyl, the only exposed metal on the outside is the wall. The pump is double-insulated. On a side note, has a pool that wasn't bonded every hurt...