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    Regarding Pentair SolarTouch controllers - what is the purpose of the Solar Hold feature?

    Just wasted electrons, that's all. I am having an issue though regarding the controller. I had to replace my drive on my Pentair Intelliflo pump. I had setup everything about 4 years ago so I lost the programs. After replacing the drive, I had to re-program the drive. I have my pump setup...
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    Regarding Pentair SolarTouch controllers - what is the purpose of the Solar Hold feature?

    I have a Solar Touch controller, and an Intelliflo pump. When the Solar Touch turns on the heat, it goes into Solar Hold mode, for about 5 min, then turns on the valve. I am not sure I understand the purpose of this feature, as my pump ramps up to speed quickly enough where I would just like...
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    Solar heater question with 2 speed pump

    I've been reading on the board here that most 2 speed pumps cannot prime solar panels, but that it may be possible if the pump ran on high, then switched to low? I have an installer scheduled to come out and install 7 FAFCO Sunsaver panels. I have a 2 story house. My pump is a 1.5 HP Jandy...
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    Longtime lurker, first time poster. Looking for a solar heater - Orlando FL

    So an installer came out today, and we went over the cost and options. He quoted us $4100 for 6 FAFCO sunsaver panels and a Pentair solar touch controller. He said that the FAFCO panels (which were incidentally cheaper than the Aquatherm), would produce better results, due to their design that...
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    Longtime lurker, first time poster. Looking for a solar heater - Orlando FL

    Thanks! I have a guy coming out on Thursday for a quote with FAFCO panels. Hopefully it will be reasonable!
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    Longtime lurker, first time poster. Looking for a solar heater - Orlando FL

    We have a 322 sq ft, 11,400 gallon screened pool. I'm looking to add a solar system to extend the season. I think 5 or 6 panels may be what I need based on what I saw at the Florida Solar Energy Center website. There appears to be many different brands of panels that exist - I think we've...