Hi all,
We have an intex prism 16x16 pool and have decided to add some polar panels this year. This is our second year with the pool and things went very well last year - we upgraded the pump size and upgraded to SWG at the time of purchase thanks to all the advice on this forum.
I purchased a set of 6 used dome-style panels, including connectors, etc, for a couple hundred dollars (something like the link below).
I think I have appropriately low expectations and am going in to this project willing to call it a total loss if it doesn't work at all. If my set up is able to raise the temp of the pool even a few degrees, I will consider it a success - lol.
We also use a solar cover at night, every night.
That all said, I am looking for some guidance as to when it makes sense to run water through the panels. I think the obvious is when the panels are in the sun, but wasn't sure about whether to run them on days that are cloudy, etc. Also, does the air temperature come into play or is it really about sun exposure? Any other advice appreciated!
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
We have an intex prism 16x16 pool and have decided to add some polar panels this year. This is our second year with the pool and things went very well last year - we upgraded the pump size and upgraded to SWG at the time of purchase thanks to all the advice on this forum.
I purchased a set of 6 used dome-style panels, including connectors, etc, for a couple hundred dollars (something like the link below).
I think I have appropriately low expectations and am going in to this project willing to call it a total loss if it doesn't work at all. If my set up is able to raise the temp of the pool even a few degrees, I will consider it a success - lol.
We also use a solar cover at night, every night.
That all said, I am looking for some guidance as to when it makes sense to run water through the panels. I think the obvious is when the panels are in the sun, but wasn't sure about whether to run them on days that are cloudy, etc. Also, does the air temperature come into play or is it really about sun exposure? Any other advice appreciated!
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
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