New user, but have been reading advice here for sometime..
I am having to get a new roof on my house, I had the solar panels pulled for the job. I am planning to build a rack system instead of putting them back on the roof. My question is on a dedicated pump (main pool pump is on the opposite side of the house of where rack needs to be)
The only part of this I am knowledgeable about is the electrical end, and the rack mechanics, so if I say something STUPID no laughing lol..
I have 10 Fafco 4x12 solar panels, supply piping will be roughly 25'.. close to that on the return. (I may drop one panel because it will be facing a much better direction on the rack)
If I understand what I have read here, the solar panels will be more efficient with higher flow, but since I will have to ad a dedicated pump, I am actually more concerned with the added electrical for the pump (I already have 2 running, 1 for pool, 1 for spa) so this will make number 3 arghh.
I would like to use 1 1/4 pipe if possible (solar has 2" header).. I am at a loss as to the pump GPM/HP I should be looking at.. I am not planning on using an actuator like it had on the roof, but was planning on using a sensor to pull in a small motor relay if panels were warm, but off on cloudy/rainy days.. will have to add filter to keep panels clean I guess also.
Any advice on the on pump size/gpm/hp would be GREATLY appreciated !!!
Thanks!!
Randy
I am having to get a new roof on my house, I had the solar panels pulled for the job. I am planning to build a rack system instead of putting them back on the roof. My question is on a dedicated pump (main pool pump is on the opposite side of the house of where rack needs to be)
The only part of this I am knowledgeable about is the electrical end, and the rack mechanics, so if I say something STUPID no laughing lol..
I have 10 Fafco 4x12 solar panels, supply piping will be roughly 25'.. close to that on the return. (I may drop one panel because it will be facing a much better direction on the rack)
If I understand what I have read here, the solar panels will be more efficient with higher flow, but since I will have to ad a dedicated pump, I am actually more concerned with the added electrical for the pump (I already have 2 running, 1 for pool, 1 for spa) so this will make number 3 arghh.
I would like to use 1 1/4 pipe if possible (solar has 2" header).. I am at a loss as to the pump GPM/HP I should be looking at.. I am not planning on using an actuator like it had on the roof, but was planning on using a sensor to pull in a small motor relay if panels were warm, but off on cloudy/rainy days.. will have to add filter to keep panels clean I guess also.
Any advice on the on pump size/gpm/hp would be GREATLY appreciated !!!
Thanks!!
Randy