How does a solar pool heater and heat pump work?

The combination of solar electric panels (PV panels) and heat pumps can also be classed as solar-based heating systems. These systems work by firstly, harnessing electric energy via the solar electric panels, which is then used to run a heat pump to warm the pool.

How many cop factors does a solar pool heater have?

Unlike an electric element, since they are pulling thermal heat from the air they can have average COP factors as high as 5, meaning for energy every 1 kWh worth of electrical energy you put in you get 5 kWh worth of thermal heating. Just to compare however, a solar pool heater can easily have COP factors of 100.

Which is the least efficient way to heat a pool?

This is basically a bar heater or heating element, emerged in flowing water, electricity is used to heat the element and in turn the water. Typically, used to heat highly insulated spa pools, they are the least efficient means to heat a pool or spa.

How much water does an above ground pool pump use?

The filter, pump, pipes, heater, backwash valve, return, and other accessories have an effect on how water flows throughout your system. Most inground pools will be somewhere around 50 TDH. Above ground pools typically fall around 30 TDH.

How far should the pump / filter be from the pool-swimming?

I recommend 2-inch PVC. You could have the pump and filter 1 mile away if you used 4 inch PVC. (Assumes a flow rate of 60 gpm.)

When to use the valve positions on a pool filter?

It is the pool filter valve positions setting that your filter will spend most of its life on. Mostly it will be used when the pool pump runs on your timer to keep the water in the pool clean. The filter setting is also the one you will use the most when vacuuming your pool.

What to do if your pool pump is not filling with water?

Make sure you lube up the o-rings on the filter housing and the pump basket real good with pool lube. Also, fill the bottom half of the filter housing with water before closing it up. Recheck everything to make sure it is all assembled correctly, and check the drain plug that it is tight.