1. Can I use Solar Hot Water Systems to Heat my Pool or Spa?
Yes. In fact, Pool Heating is considered one of the most affordable, efficient and cost-effective uses of Solar Hot Water Systems today. Heating a pool or spa can require a significant amount of propane, natural gas or electricity, and as energy prices continue to rise, it is becoming a more and more unneccesary and unaffordable expense. However, a heated pool often provides the benefit of being to swim earlier in the spring and later in the fall in all locations, and even all year round in some locations.

2. What Collectors do I use to Heat my Pool?
Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors and Flat Plate Solar Collectors are well-suited for Solar Pool/Spa Heating applicaitons. Additionally, Tianhao carries FAFCO Solar Pool Heaters, which are a very low-cost poly-bag Solar Collector desgined for heating swimming pools in warmer, southern climates. Also, Tianhao has a number of Pre-Packaged Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Spa Heaters that use Tianhao Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors. Any of these options are a great choice for residential pools (though Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors should be used in Northern Climates), but for larger Municipal and Commercial Pools, Tianhao recommends you contact a sales representative to size and design our large scale Solar Pool Heating System.

3. What do I Heat my Pool/Spa with Now?
Most people heat their Pools/Spas with a variety of different fuel sources. The most common fuel sources include:
Heating Oil
Propane
Natural Gas
Wood
The problem is that these fossil fuels are extremely dirty and bad for the environment. And, additionally, they are becoming extremely expensive, especially with the credit crunch that Many people are facing today.

4. What Components are needed for one tianhao Solar Pool Heating System?
As with any other Solar Hot Water System there are a number of key components that are required for Tianhao Solar Pool Heater to work efficiently and properly. These components include:
Solar Collectors
Solar Loop Circulator Pump
Heat Exchanger
Automatic Controller
Actuator and 3-Way Valve
Your Existing Pool System: Timer, Pump, Filter, etc
Other Basic Plumbing Hardware: Pipes, Joints, Valves, Gauges, etc