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    Thermax/OKU Solar Pool Heating Panels

    I did... Ok...so tell me how I'm doing. I posted I was getting Thermax Solar Pool panels a month or two ago despite many people not knowing about them. Instead of going through a hundred little tubes the water flows in a narrow space through the whole panel They're made in Germany and only sold...
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    Pentair Solar Touch Pump Compatibility

    Hi, According to my pocketbook, I've spent a fortune on this solar pool heater so I'm wanting to buy a used pump for my Pentair Solar Touch system. Besides IntelliFlo and IntelliPro, who is using a different pump out there successfully and which pump are you using?
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    Thermax/OKU Solar Pool Heating Panels

    Yes. Turns out they are the only distributor in North America. Have gotten literally no responses on how well they work but rave reviews for the OKU panels (same German company and technology used) from people using them in Australia. Guess I'll be the guinea pig....I just got my shipment...
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    Thermax/OKU Solar Pool Heating Panels

    Has anyone tried the Thermax Solar Pool Heating Panels? They're also under the name OKU Solar Pool Panels. Made in Germany but I can't seem to find a US dealer for these. Honestly, they appear to be the most durable panels out there. I've seen videos of people hitting them with a hammer, run...
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    Closed Loop Solar Pool Heating

    Is anyone using a closed loop SOLAR pool heating system that uses a heat exchanger to get your pool warm? Very curious if it works better than traditional solar panel heating and how it works for you. I would love to read your comments. Northern Lights Solar Solutions is selling such a system...
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    Warming pool with hot water heater

    SecoSteve.....I did try solar thermal panels last year. But these are primarily for solar hot water heaters. Putting four in a series did get the output of the water to over 120 degrees, if memory serves me correct, but a half inch line didn't raise the temp all that much. You're evidently...
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    Warming pool with hot water heater

    Ok..I've seen posts about the topic of how it's impractical to try to heat your swimming pool with a hot water heater. I get that. Bowman makes, what appears to be, a great heat exchanger and paired with a home boiler that is used to heat a pool. Here in Alabama, boilers are not practical for...