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According to the web site, the panels are approx 25 sq. ft. (56.5" x 64") and produce 20,000 BTU per day. That equates to 800 BTU/sqft-day, which is on the low end of the black tube panels which average about 1000 BTU/sqft-day per Florida Solar Energy Center testing...

4 KW electrical heater? That is quite small, so I'm sure it is running 24/7. That's 2880 kw-hrs per month, at a rate of 20 cents per kwh (estimate - plug in your rate) = $576 per month. With a 4400 gallon pool that is 10' x 14', and assuming you have a large roof area, you would do well with...

You could use the $3900 to install solar panels rather than the ameridome. I suspect some communities would not allow it anyway. Then have a heat pump to boost the temp when its cold. There is nothing special about the Heat-Siphon, its just a heat pump - basically an A/C in reverse. Many of...

Just check to make sure the header size is the same. 1.5" vs 2". Although even if not, you can adapt. Its just easier if they are the same. I think most are 1.5", but I've heard of some being 2".

I too wondered why certain fail safe devices were not incorporated into the pool equipment system. Specifically, I've worried how easy it would be to accidently shut off the inlet valves and starve the pump. And with my single pump for spa and pool setup, switching modes required several valve...

I have an IG plaster, but know how easily liners can be cut as my uncle seemed to go through one a year - mostly due to the kids playing with toys they should not have in the pool. He eventually filled the pool in. My PB threw the CYA right into the pool and let it sit at the bottom. He told...