I used a pair of 20x4 Fafco solar panels last year. They were mounted on the pool deck above the water line. This year we have a new pool and deck which is too small for the panels.
Was wondering if they are below the water line they will leak continuously when the pump is not running. I think they have a valve to release water when not in use. The manual says that they are acceptable for AGP on the ground, but I'm distrustful.
If they do leak I was thinking about running the supply and return lines for a small stretch above the water line and then back down. But that would be up and down 4 feet both before and after the run. Is it worth worrying about the leak and if so will the up / down cause pressure loss? It's a 1hp pump and the run to the panels will have about a 20 foot horizontal run including a 90 degree turn.
Thanks.
Was wondering if they are below the water line they will leak continuously when the pump is not running. I think they have a valve to release water when not in use. The manual says that they are acceptable for AGP on the ground, but I'm distrustful.
If they do leak I was thinking about running the supply and return lines for a small stretch above the water line and then back down. But that would be up and down 4 feet both before and after the run. Is it worth worrying about the leak and if so will the up / down cause pressure loss? It's a 1hp pump and the run to the panels will have about a 20 foot horizontal run including a 90 degree turn.
Thanks.