I'm planning to install solar heat to my pool now. I have the piping in the ground to the side hill area I plan to ground mount the 700 SF of panels. I got an estimate of $14,000 which I think is pretty good, but I want to save some money and do it myself. I was looking at the Vortex or the Techno-Solis panels. I think they are the same panels sold under different names. I want the 2" headers. Any suggestions for panels I can purchase without a contractor would be appreciated.
One issue I want help with is the operating pressure effect on life of the panels. Since it is a ground mount system, it will be about 15' below the pool at the bottom of the panels. This will produce a static pressure of about 7 psi. There is a 10-year warranty, but I don't want to mess with a warranty. I want the panels to work without leaks. Does anyone have experience with these brand panels on a ground mount system?
I was going to build the rack with aluminum and cement it into the ground. I've done searches looking for tips and ideas but many of the posts are old so I thought it would be worth an update. I live in a very moderate climate and don't expect any freezing. Thanks for any comments ahead of time.
One issue I want help with is the operating pressure effect on life of the panels. Since it is a ground mount system, it will be about 15' below the pool at the bottom of the panels. This will produce a static pressure of about 7 psi. There is a 10-year warranty, but I don't want to mess with a warranty. I want the panels to work without leaks. Does anyone have experience with these brand panels on a ground mount system?
I was going to build the rack with aluminum and cement it into the ground. I've done searches looking for tips and ideas but many of the posts are old so I thought it would be worth an update. I live in a very moderate climate and don't expect any freezing. Thanks for any comments ahead of time.