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    DIY Solar Cover Roller

    I can't see the embedded image in any browser. Firefox and Chrome logged into Google, IE not logged in. I can see the pic in every browser if I click on the link.
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    DIY Solar Cover Roller

    I have no problem seeing the pics in the first post on IE, Firefox and Chrome on Windows 7. I'm logged into Google on Firefox and Chrome, not logged in on IE.
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    New pump and solar heating design

    I have continued my research and have come up with a tweaked design and shopping list: Pump: Pentair IntelliFlo 011018 Panels: 6 ea. Fafco 4'x10' Flow Meter: FlowVis 3-way: Jandy NeverLube Plumbing: 2" for everything except pool return/suction lines Possible future upgrade: Automation...
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    New pump and solar heating design

    Thanks for the input Mark and Jason! I have seen several designs that include ball valves on the solar supply and return lines (see attached drawing). What is the purpose of this? Can't you just bypass the solar system with the 3-way valve? Also, will I need to add drains to the solar system...
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    New pump and solar heating design

    I am in the SF Bay Area and have a 15k gallon in-ground pool with a 1HP pump and cartridge filter. I plan on replacing the pump and installing a solar heating system. I know that two speed pumps have a lower up-front cost, but the ability to tweak flow rates for the solar system makes a...
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