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Finally finish the valve setup. My pool guy tells me that out of 100 clients he takes care off, only 3 have solar pool heating. He says solar collects or cause algae? Shocking to know because I'm in southern california. I just want to extend my swimming season not heat the pool in winter lol...

Hello all. I finally got most of my 2, 3 way valves and also a Hayward Solar Controller. I have a question for any one that lives in Southern California. 1. Is it mandatory to have the 3 way valve with the drain hole? I live in Long Beach and I'm just thinking if this draining is necessary...

Yup, If I understand correctly 15k is really low correct? I think my volume is more around 22-24k.

Oh, most definitely, There are several brands out there, but it looks Pentaire solartouch is a candidate for me. I'm planning to this in phases. I will add the controller eventually, I'm getting those Pentaire diverters and will add actuators to them.

Here is another design I mention similar the image I sent above. It almost feel like different contractors have different strokes. Perhaps this has to do with the roof pitch, I have flat roof. versus Design that I'm originally planing.

Sorry for the confusion Mark, I think I misunderstood the word "separate return" , What I was actually talking about was 2 different designs of return, Some designs have longer returns versus shorter. I've always wonder why. But, what I've seen on other design was that the supply side has to...

Thanks Mark! With regards to #1. I really don't have VS pump at the moment and probably have no plans for VS pump unless it really is required for Solar Collector installation. If the VRV it is beneficial for a dedicated return line then I can probably put the VRV 6 feet above the...

I'm planning on putting a solar collector heating setup for the first time. The roof where I want the solar collector is almost flat. It is facing west as seen below. My equipment is in the south side. I have a few questions below regarding the placement of air relief valve and also the design...

I found this forum through google search. I'm a pool owner for 23 years and this is actually my first time joining a forum that is dedicated to pool owners. I have recently started DIY projects for my pool for the last 2-3 years, went from cartridge to DE filter and also upgraded my old pump...