Solar Pool Heating – Heat Your Pool for Free From the Sun
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Benefits
| Your pool size | System size | System price from |
|---|---|---|
| Small pool (30,000L) | 23 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 9kW heat pump (Vortex E) or 15 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
$2,800
$3,400 $15,300 |
| Medium pool (50,000L) | 32 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 17kW heat pump (Vortex E) or 20 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
$6,300
$4,300 $17,600 |
| Large pool (65,000L) | 32 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 28kW heat pump (Vortex Pro) or 30 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
$7,200
$6,800 $24,500 |
All prices inc. GST
Extend your swim season by 4-6 weeks
Less than $1 a day to run
Increase water temperature by 5-8°C
Most efficient way to heat a pool
Almost zero carbon footprint
Most popular form of pool heating in Australia
Low maintenance
Environmentally friendly
Pricing
| Small pool (30,000L) |
|
|---|---|
| System size | 23 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 9kW heat pump (Vortex E) or 15 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
| System price from | $2,800 or $3,400 or $15,300 |
All prices inc GST
| Medium pool (50,000L) |
|
|---|---|
| System size | 32 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 17kW heat pump (Vortex E) or 20 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
| System price from | $6,300 or $4,300 or $17,600 |
All prices inc GST
| Large pool (65,000L) |
|
|---|---|
| System size | 32 rigid panels (SunTuf) or 28kW heat pump (Vortex Pro) or 30 hybrid panels (DualSun) |
| System price from | $7,200 or $6,800 or $24,500 |
All prices inc GST
Benefits
Extend your swim season by 4-6 weeks
Less than $1 a day to run
Increase water temperature by 5-8°C
Most efficient way to heat a pool
Almost zero carbon footprint
Most popular form of pool heating in Australia
Low maintenance
Environmentally friendly
About Solar Pool Heating
What Are the Different Types of Solar Pool Heating Systems?
There are a number of systems you can choose from:
DualSun – a 2-in-one pool heating and solar PV solution that heats your pool water and cools your solar panels, improving the thermal performance of your panels by up to 50%, helping them work at their optimal efficiency. Ideal for people with limited roof space who want to heat their pool and offset their household usage at the same time. The Energy Experts is proud to be the DualSun NSW Distributor.
Rigid panels – if you have plenty of suitable roof space, the rigid panels are the way to go, as they are very durable (cockatoo-resistant and hail-resistant). If you buy a premium brand, you’ll find that they come with a 10 year warranty.
Rubber/strip matting – generally best avoided, as these pool heating systems are not cockatoo-proof or hail-proof. Cockatoos love them!
Evacuated tubes – the same concept as evacuated tube solar hot water systems; quite an expensive way to heat a pool
Heat pumps – are a very effective way to heat a pool. Many people who have solar panels on the roof choose a heat pump to heat their pool water, because heat pumps can be run on a timer so they run during the day when the solar panels are producing free electricity. Homes with limited suitable roof space will often install a pool heat pump, as they take up very little space on the ground (about the same as an electric hot water system).
The heat pumps we preference have picked up a raft of awards at the recent SPASA (Swimming Pool and Spa Association of NSW & ACT) Awards. SPASA is the peak industry body representing hundreds of businesses within the pool and spa industry. The unit’s efficiency is between 30-50% higher than conventional heat pumps (i.e. it uses up to 50% less power). It takes 1–2 days to achieve the set temperature, then it goes into silent mode, where it consumes less power. These units come with a longer warranty and operate higher quality components than any other heat pump on the Australian market. Because they’re considerably cheaper to run than conventional heat pumps, they’re very popular.
Gas – this used to be the go-to pool heating solution, but as the cost of gas has gone up exponentially over the last few years, many people are looking at alternate pool heating solutions.
How Does Solar Pool Heating Work
Most solar pool heating systems include:
• solar collectors – the pool water is pushed through these collectors, which heat the water from the sun
• a filter – this removes any debris such as leaf litter, before the water is pumped through the collectors
• a pump – this circulates the water through the filter and collector and back to the pool
• a flow control valve – this device diverts pool water through the solar collectors
The pool water is pumped through the filter and then through the solar collectors, where it’s heated before being returned to the pool.
Orientation
Solar pool heater collectors should ideally be oriented north, north-west or west. It’s best to choose a roof space with minimal shading.
Important Considerations
What Size and Type of Pool Heating System Should I Buy?
This depends on:
• your pool size (litres)
• how long you want your swimming season to last
• your desired pool temperature
• the region you live (warm or cool climate)
• the amount of available roof space
• the orientation and pitch of suitable roof space
• whether or not you’re prepared to use a pool blanket/cover
Solar Pool Heating Quotes
The Energy Experts takes the hard work out of installing solar pool heating. Our consultative approach means we understand your needs and properly size and professionally install high-output systems that are guaranteed to outperform and outlast conventional equipment – be that solar pool heating, heat pumps, hybrid solar panels (solar PV and pool heating in one) and strip matting.
Although our home base is in the Illawarra, we have reputable and experienced installation teams in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven, NSW South Coast, Sutherland Shire and Greater Sydney.