solar pool heat

[Lynnes]

We have solar panels but during the winter months top the pool up with an electric heater. No damage for us during any hurricanes.

[Robert5988]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:We stayed at a home that advertised that the pool was Solar Heated.

I just assumed this meant heated by the sun because the water wasn't exactly warm.

I notice someone on this thread said solar heat increases the temp by 10F which isn't a great deal really.[/quote]

To heat a pool by 10F is a great deal in my book.

You really need a blanket if you have solar panels as you can lose nearly all the heat you gain during the day. In fact it is a good idea to have a blanket whatever type of heating you have.

[sunny guy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Robert5988
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:We stayed at a home that advertised that the pool was Solar Heated.

I just assumed this meant heated by the sun because the water wasn't exactly warm.

I notice someone on this thread said solar heat increases the temp by 10F which isn't a great deal really.[/quote]

To heat a pool by 10F is a great deal in my book.

You really need a blanket if you have solar panels as you can lose nearly all the heat you gain during the day. In fact it is a good idea to have a blanket whatever type of heating you have.
[/quote]

Have to agree with both points. If it is a 10f increase as we hope it is that's actually a decent amount in pool heat terms.

Also you need a blanket for all types of pool heating or you're just thowing the heat away at night.