My pool gets really warm in the summer. Is there an option to bypass the heater without having to disconnect it?
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With any pool heating unit, installers usually install a bypass valve to bypass the heating unit when not in use.
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I have a 12' x42" steel sided above ground pool. I live in south Florida and have very mild winters but the pool gets too cold. It looks like I would only need one of these systems to heat my pool, is that correct? How far away from the pool can we put the panel? can it be put on the roof? What can we expect for a degree change?
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Hello Lisa, with this type of system you would want to mount this beside the pool, and temperature change • Raises Pool Water Temperature 10° F (6° C) or More depending on direct sunlight hitting the solar panel. Please make sure to go through details and product description on everything you are getting with your Solar Heating System.
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What size header does this solar panel use? I'm looking for a 2inch header to reduce the back pressure. Also do these panels have the little plug in the middle of the header to divert most of the water up through one side of the panel and down to the other?
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Hello Dave- These are going to connect with 15" pvc. As for the black plug, from looking at the installation manual it goes through one end, all the way down and back and up to the next heater until it goes to the return for the pool. Here is a link to the manual: http://images.inyopools.com/cloud/documents/smartpools220.pdf.
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I have approx. a 16000 gallon in-ground pool with Hayward SP3400VSP pump. Is this system too restrictive to use with existing pool pump to heat effectively? How many panels do you recommend? My pool shape is irregular but the average size is 17' x 30'. Also, what time hose / size / adapter will I need to tap into my existing 2" pool plumbing? Thank you.
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Hi, Sam. Based on the info provided, I will recommend the In-Ground Pool Solar Panel Package - AQI2P4X1011 which will be sufficient for your size pool and your pump.
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