Solar pool heating utilizes the energy that is stored from the sun's ray to produce electricity and warmth at a later time. One of the reasons that people do not visit the pool during late afternoons or at night is because the pool is simply too cold. With solar pool heating, this problem is somewhat mitigated and the pool will continue to stay warm for a longer period of time! Here are some of the reasons why you should invest in a solar pool heating system for your pool!

An easy-to-understand system to get the job done

A solar pool heating system is made up of 4 components--a solar collector, a filter, a pump and a flow control valve. The solar collector is the device or apparatus that will absorb the sunlight, get heated up and will heat up the water that is routed to the solar collector. The filter helps to remove any debris before the water is pumped through the collector. The pump circulates and regulates the flow of water to and fro in the pool. The flow control valve diverts the pool water to the solar connector through a manual or automatic system.

There is nothing complicated about the system and you may not even have to deal with the intricacies of it. This makes your ownership of the pool heating system to be a very enjoyable one.

Free energy

Solar pool heaters utilize the sun's rays and convert it into heat or electricity. This process does not cost any money as sunlight is free! Users get to enjoy a warmed pool while saving money instead of spending on more electricity or other heating mechanisms.

Environmentally friendly

Individuals who have a solar pool heater installed are helping the environment. This is because the energy they use comes from the sun which is considered to be more natural as compared to burning coal or using excess electricity, both of which may not be ideal for conserving environmental health in the long run. Solar pool heaters are thus an environmentally friendly solution to heat a pool.

Flexible systems

Solar pool heaters can be installed along with electricity heaters or heat pumps. This increases flexibility as it allows the individual to utilize the solar water heater on a hot day and use the heat pump to heat the pool at night. Swimmers may also use a combination of both pool-heating solutions!

Factors to consider when choosing a solar pool heater

Spa pool owners or home owners may have to evaluate the site's solar resource and determine the best solar water heater model for the pool. Some houses do not have a good area to place the solar collector too and are therefore unsuited for solar heater systems.

Users also need to choose a system that is appropriate for their budget. They have to settle on a system that is within their budget and is also capable of heating the pool well enough. High end systems may have features such as a controlled temperature system, but may cost more. The bottom line however, is that solar water heaters will break even within a few years and will really start to save money for the owner.