So we recently added solar to help heat our pool. On windy days I notice that the solar heating turns off and on quite a bit, and the pool doesn't get as warm as it should.
I know the solar will only run if the temperature up on the roof is at least 10 degrees warmer than the pool, so I assume there's a temp sensor up on the roof somewhere and the wind is causing it to read cooler than it is, thus shutting off the solar.
Seems like this would be a common issue that the installers would do something about. I am thinking of giving them a call, but I was wondering if there might be an easy fix. I was thinking along the lines of a clear plastic cup secured over the temperature sensor or something similar. It seems like that would block the wind and still allow accurate temp readings ...
I know the solar will only run if the temperature up on the roof is at least 10 degrees warmer than the pool, so I assume there's a temp sensor up on the roof somewhere and the wind is causing it to read cooler than it is, thus shutting off the solar.
Seems like this would be a common issue that the installers would do something about. I am thinking of giving them a call, but I was wondering if there might be an easy fix. I was thinking along the lines of a clear plastic cup secured over the temperature sensor or something similar. It seems like that would block the wind and still allow accurate temp readings ...