Browse Forums Pools & Spas Re: Solar pool heating 8Feb 14, 2013 2:28 am Rach23 Can anyone help because I'm left feeling very confused by differing opinions from solar pool heating companies! Which is better panels or the tubing? Having heard a few nightmare stories about tubing regarding the connectors perishing, we had thought we would go with panels which are a bit more expensive but we were told more efficient & with lifetime garuntee. Then, next company tell us that the panels not as efficient & only used for commercial or steep roofed properties. Any ideas on what to believe...before we spend our money!!!!! Thank you You can compare the power output of most of the solar pool heating panel brands at the Florida Solar Energy Center website. Can't remember the web address but a google search would probably find it. Comes in handy when EVERY solar pool heating company out there says they sell the most efficient system. When i was comparing panels and rubber matting systems, i couldn't find any independent facts or figures on any brand of rubber mat systems! Plus ive had matting systems in the past and they didn't seem to last. I was really confused by all the sales talk to start with; i had one local solar pool heating company (solar matting system) tell me they invented solar pool heating! Hi Josh & Eve, thanks for the info, we have decided to play it safe and have 3 phase installed if it is available, would rather be safe than sorry. cheers, Lynne 12 7766 I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had… 1 5348 Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator… 0 3431 |