- May 18, 2011
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Ok ,here goes. I know this has been covered ad nauseam. I can get 1320' of 1" poly pipe for $200. My plan was to connect it direct inline past the filter and flake it out on the roof. The problem I'm thinking will be getting enough water flow through that long distance of a pipe. Also, I'm unsure how to Tee into the existing pool return pipe is such a way as to make sure there is flow and not just a static loop. I was also thinking of making 2 manifolds and cutting the quarter mile of pipe into 4 separate coils of 330'. I just don't want to get too complicated here, as I will be needing a new roof soon and everything will be coming down in couple of years, once the new roof goes up, I'll be looking for a real solar heating system. My other option is to buy some used panels on Craigslist and hope for no leaks... btw, are leaks easy to repair in these things?....FYI the pool is 16x30 and about 11200 gallons... I am located in central Florida.
Thanks!
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