A New Day Has Dawned in Solar Pool Heating
Know Your Solar Contractor Questions every pool owner should ask when deciding who will install their new solar pool heating system... The level of professionalism was excellent throughout the entire process. I ve already recommended our Dealer to a friend. Jack M. - San Diego, CA Credentials Is your contractor properly licensed or certified in your state? Does your contractor have the appropriate insurance for this work? Qualifications How many years has the contractor been in business? How much experience do they have installing solar pool heaters? Reputation References and testimonials from local system owners & installations? Is your contractor a member of any industry association groups? Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [1]
Sharing the Warmth of the Sun Happy customers do our best advertising by sharing their experiences with others. We thoroughly enjoyed working with our Dealer and would highly recommend them to others. Everyone from the owner, to the receptionist, to the installers were courteous, professional, and great to work with! The Cullen Family - Jacksonville, FL 99% of system owners said YES when asked if they would refer their Dealer or Aquatherm Solar Pool Heaters to their friends and family! Source: Manufacturer s product warranty registration & satisfaction surveys. As I always like to say customer satisfaction should always be number one and that is exactly what we received. I have and will continue to recommend to family and friends. Daryl & Katrina N. - Valrico, FL Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [2]
Aquatherm Industries, Inc. Total Quality Management Aquatherm manufactures all collectors and system components under one roof at its 50,000 sq. ft. Lakewood, NJ headquarters. Aquatherm is proud to meet the strict quality management standards of ISO 9001:2008. Proud member of the following industry associations: The Proof is in the Pellets Aquatherm uses only compounded resin in their collectors. This ensures an even distribution...................... Aquatherm Others of anti-oxidants like carbon-black, which protects collectors from fading. Made in the USA Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [3]
The Most Tested... The Most Trusted Aquatherm Solar Pool Heaters meet or exceed the criteria for the following: Canadian Standards Association International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials International Standards Organization National Sanitation Foundation Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 1/14 [4]
Safety, Durability & Toxicity Standard NSF - The Public Health and Safety Company Approval testing verifies our product: Does not contribute excessive levels of contaminants Is durable in design and construction Is resistant to corrosion National Sanitation Foundation The first and only U.S. solar pool heater manufacturer to be NSF-50 listed! Peace of Mind Pool owners and their families can rest assured knowing their solar pool heater and the water they swim in are safe. Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 1/14 [5]
The Story of Sunshine Lane Which neighbor made the most of their roof space? Solar Electric (PV) Efficiency Payback Solar Hot Water PV SHW SPH 10-12% 20+ years 50-60% < 10 years 80-100% < 4 years Solar Pool Heater Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of solar energy in many climates. United States Department of Energy Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [6]
Use It More Than Ever Before For all the reasons you own a pool... This thing is fantastic! It's added 3 months to our swimming season and temperatures where we enjoy the pool 200% more than without heat. Jeffrey C. - Poquoson, VA Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [7]
The Real Cost of Pool Heating Cumulative operating costs of pool heaters over 15 years. Unlike other pool heaters, solar systems require little or no service. As always, annual check-ups can prevent future problems. Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [8]
A Smarter Way to Heat Your Pool Take Three Gallons of Oil... With energy prices and pollution at all-time highs, heating a pool with fossil-fuels is a luxury we can no longer afford. ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS & EMISSIONS Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [9]
Solar As An Investment 100% A solar pool heater adds 100% of its cost to the resale value of your home. Source: Annual Cost vs. Value Report; Remodeling Magazine Value Added (% of Cost) 70% 66% 59% 57% Solar Pool Heating System Kitchen Remodel Deck Addition Roofing Replacement Bathroom Remodel I have already recommended your system to several other rental home owners, and recommendations are not something I take lightly. Terry P. - Orlando, FL Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [10]
How Does a Solar Pool Heater Work? 1 2 Select your desired high-limit temperature on the system s automatic control. Using your existing pump & filter, a motorized valve diverts poolwater to the solar panels. Our system is worth its weight in gold. Frank S. - Weston, CT 2 Your pool water moves through the 3 solar, absorbing the sun s free heat 1 before returning to your pool. 3 In a Hybrid Pool Heating System an existing fossil-fuel heater can work in conjunction with solar, giving you the ultimate in swimming comfort control. Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [11]
System Sizing Criteria Available Sunshine The solar collectors should receive full exposure to the sun for most of the day. Size of Your Pool Required solar collector area is calculated as a percentage of your pool s surface area. Desired Season How long would you like to use your pool? Average Seasonal Pool Temperature A properly-sized solar pool heating system will raise your pool temperature 10-15 and can double your swimming season. UNHEATED POOL (Assumes use of pool blanket when air temperature is below 60 ) No more gas bills and lots more swimming!. Mr. M. E. - Las Vegas, NV (System owner since 1991) Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [12]
Direct Metered Flow vs Indirect Flow Direct Metered Flow Headers 1. Higher flow rates 2. Cleaner pool 3. More efficient system 4. Healthy pump 5. Less service 10 2 Indirect-Header Collectors 13.2 feet of Head @ 40 GPM Indirect Flow Headers 1. Lower flow rates 2. Poor circulation 3. Less efficient heat 4. Shortens pump life 5. Frequent service 10 1.5 Aquatherm Collectors 4.8 feet of Head @ 40 GPM 10 2 Aquatherm Collectors 1.52 feet of Head @ 40 GPM Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [13]
Evolution of Solar Pool Heating 1970s - Square Tube-on-Tube Earliest effort at polymer solar pool heating system. Thicker tube-walls result in low efficiency. Tube separations due to expansion & contraction. 1980s - Round Tube-on-Tube Round tubes & thinner walls meant higher efficiencies. Buckling & weakening due to expansion & contraction. 1990s - Loose Tube Separate tubes eliminate stress from expansion & contraction. Spaces trap leaves and debris between collectors & roof, also results in decreased performance from wind. Today - Tube-and-Web Designed to handle extreme expansion & contraction while providing maximum solar collector surface area. Vents are often incorporated to combine wind-load relief benefits of loose tube collector with the surface area of a full plate. [11] Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [14]
The Ultrasun TM Solar Pool Heating Collector The result of over 35 years of solar manufacturing experience, Ultrasun is dramatically different from any other solar pool heater in the world. Glass-reinforced, insert-molded header design for unprecedented durability and system life. Precise, direct-metered fl ow means maximum heat-transfer, even with higher-rate fi ltration systems. Cutting-edge technology awarded three U.S. and International patents for unique design features. Ultrasun s unique glass-reinforced, insert-molded onepiece header results in a seamlessly integrated single-piece construction.
Trust The Eagle Claw Mounting System TM Stainless Steel & Structural Aluminum Mounting Hardware Made to last a lifetime - double-sealed attachments protect your home. Hardware & connections engineered specifically for solar pool heating systems. Dual-Durometer Collector Couplers Proprietary design combines rigid, structural center with softer, flexible ends for a better seal between collectors. Stainless Steel Hold-Down Strap Coated strap holds collectors securely in place and won t rot over time like fabric. Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [16]
Relax... You ve Picked the Very Best! Aquatherm Solar Pool Heaters are the Preferred Choice for... Pool Builders Hotels & Motels Commercial Pools New Construction - Marietta, GA Sandcastle Resort - Virginia Beach, VA Terra Vita Golf Community - Arizona Our U.S. Military Over Half-a-Million Pool Owners Just Like You! Fort Sill Army Base - Lawton, OK Copyright Aquatherm Industries, Inc 5/11 [17]
Ultrasun vs. Heliocol: BTU Performance Category A Category B Category C When air temperature exceeds desired pool temperature, there is little or no need for heat. On the days your pool needs heat the most, Ultrasun delivers up to 200% more heat. Ultrasun continues to perform, even when weather conditions are cooler. Example: Air 94 Pool 85 Example: Air 76 Pool 85 Example: Air 49 Pool 85 900k 600k 300k 750k 600k 450k 500k 400k 250k 200k 150k 300k 300k 100k 150k 200k 50k Clear Day (2,000 Btus) Mildly Cloudy (1,500 Btus) Cloudy (1,000 Btus) 100k Clear Day (2,000 Btus) Mildly Cloudy (1,500 Btus) Cloudy (1,000 Btus) Clear Day (2,000 Btus) Mildly Cloudy (1,500 Btus) Cloudy (1,000 Btus) Performance ratings based on thousands of Btus per system per day; 400 square foot solar system; tested in accordance with ISO 9806.