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Charlie_R - I think what I am going to try is to use the manifold suggestion to reduce the head loss and keep the same pump. If I find that my flow rate is still to weak, due to still having too much head loss, I will add a second pump. Whether to use in series to increase the head, or in...

BTW do my ball valves and "T"s look in order?

mas985 - I didn't want to ask about head loss. (I want to atleast try to help myself a little bit here) so I read this, and I think I understand it a little beter now. So yes there is quite a bit. As a matter of fact I have 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4' hose thought out the collectors. Not helping I'm...

mas985 - Assuming that you were referring to the 2500 series pump, the problem (for me anyhow) is that the cheapest one is $65. That in itself is fine, but the shipping is $102. + duties etc ... At most I want to pay is $100 total. But thank you for the link. Overdriving the filter was actually...

Hi and sorry for the late reply.. working:-) Ok so... PAGirl - Thank you, Didn't think of that. So here it is mas985 - I had a look at your link. I see what you are saying. I will remove the plastic for next season. Thanks. This year is pretty much over for me, as the overnight temps are now...

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Here is another photo taken. Very sunny, at 11:10am Eastern Time (just to show that the reflection isn't always so prominent). So again, would you still say that the loss of Solar Radiation outweighing the gain in Thermal mass, and the poly should be removed? Thanks

Mas985 - I'm pretty sure that this post - search for -> (or similar clear material) ( here is the one that convinced me that covering the panels to achieve thermal mas would outweigh the loss in solar radiation due to reflection? (BTW - The poly you see on my panels is completely clear, but the...

Hi and thank you for the replies. mas985 - I did hear some gargling now that I think of it. I will try to temporarily level the panels and see what happens? - The plastic is there (from what I have read) to keep the generated heat inside the "unit", as well as the wind and atmospheric...

Hi everyone, I need a bit of help here .... I have 3 kids. 12, 3 and 2 The 12 year old has no problem with 68-70 degree water. The 2 and 3 year olds will not go in at all. just cry a river..... I put together a 450 L/F DIY garden hose solar panel heater. (or tried to) I read various...