Advantages of solar energy

• Using solar energy doesn't aggravate the greenhouse-effect (no CO² production)
• The most effective energy conversion possible (80 %): sunlight into heat
• The most durable form of energy
• Free of charge for another 5 billion years
• The use of solar energy doesn't require accumulation of energy, because the water is heated directly and an outdoor swimming pool (pond) is used when there's plenty of sunshine
• Thermal, synthetic solar panels are very cheap
• The swimming-season is twice as long
• You'll be more inclined to swim outdoors, because of the higher temperature (average +8 Cº !)

Advantages of the POOLSOLAR EPDM-Mat

• Very easy to install, on any surface
• Less water and dirt is left behind on the absorber when installed on a horizontal surface, because of the high globular connection between the tubes and the small water drainage holes
• These mats are best installed vertically on an inclined roof , so that dirt (leaves, sand etc.) can't get left behind between the ribs. When installed horizontally, the mats demonstrate improved stability. (Usually the mats are installed horizontally on a roof)
• The different mats are clicked (put) together as a whole so they can't be lifted by the wind
• This is more aesthetic and more efficient

Advantages of EPDM (ethilene-propylene diene monomer)

High elasticity (500 %) High resistance to ultraviolet radiation from the sun (1 billion m² already installed !) High resistance to ozone High tear-resistance Resistant to low and high temperatures (- 59°C to + 150°C)        Maintenance-free (corrosion is impossible) You can stand on it Any tears are easy to repair

• High chemical resistance to acids and normal swimming pool chemicals (ex. chlorine)
• The heat conduction coefficient is 0.26 W/mkv
• Very high efficiency for the heating of outdoor swimming pools, better than the very expensive flat glass panels, or vacuum solar panels at temperatures below 40°C.
• Very long-lasting

EPDM is a co-polymere of ethylene and propylene.
 

• Resistant to:
  • excellent resistance to heat and oxidation (ex. chlorine)
  • Very good resistance to steam and hot water
• A very frequently used material for:
  • standard rubber seals, it is frequently used in the chemical industry, and has a wide resistance-spectrum

Qualities min max   Toughness 10 20 MPa Elasticity 250 500 % Thermal conduction coefficient 0,26 0,26 W/m.k Active temperature range -40 165 °C Density 1100 1100 kg/cm³ Pressure 0,5 2,5 bar Flew 1 25 m3/h Properties Flexible, weather resistant

Absorber weight:
without water: 3,3 kg / m²
filled with water: 6,6 kg / m²

Manifolds of Polypropylene

Manifolds (headers) are made of Polypropylene, to prevent frost problems in winter. We suggest you empty the water before the winter. You can’t glue the headers of polypropylene, but you have to use o-rings for waterproof connections and special connection parts in ABS to glue your pvc tubes.

Quantity Guide

There are two kit sizes available which will allow you to use this system in most locations.

Kit 1 contains 4 m² solar-collector :

- 4 units of 33 cm x 3 m (1m²) ready-for-use epdm-collector (4 x 2 headers in polypropylene connected)
- 8 meter nylon band to attach the headers and the absorber on the roof
- left and right cap + 2 connection sockets to glue + o-rings

 

Kit 2 contains 5 m² solar-collector :
- 3 units of 33 cm x 5 m (1,66m²) ready-for-use epdm-collector (3 x2 headers in polypropylene connected)
- 10 meter suspension band to attach the headers and the absorber on the roof
- left and right stop + 2 connection sockets to glue + o-rings

 

Down load the installation manual HERE

Description	Price £
Poolsolar Vacuum breaker (for installations above 4m high)	34.00
Manual 3-way valve	21.00
Solvent 1.5"/1.25" Hosetail  (for fitting to flexi tubing)	2.25
Roof support angle per 2m length	8.51
300ml roof fixing paste (2 x tubes required per 4m or 5m box)	9.78
Booster Pump	254.47
Booster Pump Controller Sensor	256.52