I finally broke down and purchased a brand new Helicol solar pool heating system. I had 9 panels installed by a long-time reputable dealer, (450 ft^2) for my 400 ft^2 pool. During installation, the installers were actually walking on top of the solar panels which really surprised me. I assume this really couldn't be good for the panels but maybe it's common practice.
Unfortunately, during startup, one of the small tubes was leaking. It appeared they cut the tube and just plugged it. Is this common? Should I be concerned? If one tube already sprung a leak from the beginning, will others soon follow? Should I have them replace the entire panel? What would you do?
Unfortunately, during startup, one of the small tubes was leaking. It appeared they cut the tube and just plugged it. Is this common? Should I be concerned? If one tube already sprung a leak from the beginning, will others soon follow? Should I have them replace the entire panel? What would you do?