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Re: Solar Panel Layout Thank you! I was going to ask why does equal lengths matter? but this answers it perfectly. Ok Guys, I think this might be the final:

Re: Solar Panel Layout So looking at these two options, they both look about the same, NWMNMom Suggestion saves 1 joint ,and about 10 feet of piping it looks like, but both of these look to me easier than my first 2 'drafts' Jason, I changed the routing of the Hot water coming out to cut...

Re: Solar Panel Layout Backpressure isn't an issue. Big 2hp pump. So, I could do series, no problem. Jason: When you talk about more efficient, what do you mean. Less stress on pump, better heating ability, theoretically correct? What if I run it in parallel and it doesn't get hot...

Re: Solar Panel Layout That's a great idea! Also, question on that subject: Is it ok to use ABS rather than PVC? It doesn't get too hot out here. 100 degrees is rare. I'd just rather not look at the white PVC on the roof. Joe

Re: Solar Panel Layout This is doable. To answer your questions, it's 45 degrees (NOT fun to work on) I live in Oregon,and we get frosty winters, but I was going to add a manual drain at the bottom to account for that issue. I guess I have a lot to learn...it just seemed that the longer the...

Re: Solar Panel Layout is this any better?

Re: Solar Panel Layout Hmm, I see how they have it mounted, but I can't turn them that way on my roof, as they are 20 feet long and my roof is only 15 feet. That's my main issue...wrong orientation. But I have to make it work on a 2 column but 4 row setup.

I'm finally getting around to mounting my solar panels. They are sungrabbers, low cost. I have a 21x41 oval above ground pool. It's big, so I have 8, 2x20 panels. My roof is 45 degrees, facing directly south. It's pretty much a very good setup for them. BUT.. I don't know how to route the...