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Heating Advantages of the Solar Pool Blanket

Solar pool blankets are now an important essential for our swimming pools. Following such trends, blankets are becoming more popular and a distinction of our advanced modernization. As their name suggests, solar pool blankets use the suns rays to heat swimming pool water. These pools blankets also act as insulators, preventing heat that is already in the water from escaping. As a result, swimming pool solar blankets both heat and maintain the temperature of pool water. In fact, solar swimming pool covers can raise the temperature of pool water by 10 to 15 degrees on a hot day.

Traditional solar heating systems include four main parts: a pump, a solar collector through which water is circulated, a filter to remove debris from water entering the collector, and a valve which can be manipulated to divert water to the solar collector. Don’t forget that your heating system will need annual tune-ups and will probably require servicing periodically, too. For these times, it’s usually best to hire a professional for this work to keep the system in tip-top condition.

Heat can get into the water through the sun’s rays but has difficulty escaping. Because of this your water temperature will rise. Even if you are using other forms of pool heaters you still have the problem of heat loss through evaporation. You may be paying for energy to heat your pool but much of it is being lost. With a solar pool blanket you can stop much of that heat loss so you will need less energy to heat your pool. Even if you have an indoor pool that doesn’t receive sunlight, a blanket can still pay off if you are using any source of heating for your pool water. Before I owned a pool I always thought that pool maintenance was going to be a real pain and troublesome. I had heard many horror stories from friends and acquaintances about all the problems they had in keeping their pools clean and balanced.

There are an assortment of different blankets that you can find for your pool, however the quality solar pool blankets are constructed of resin, which is resistant to water. The blanket should also be equipped with tiny pockets that are designed to trap dirt as well as pollutants that may otherwise get trapped within your pool.

You can also buy blankets that are reinforced with aluminum added to their basic material composite. What this accomplishes is the aluminum acts as a heat conductor so the water is heated faster and is kept warmer for extended periods of time. This is particularly helpful if you own a smaller size swimming pool, and wish to use it as a makeshift hot tub on certain instances where you simply want to relax and do not necessarily wish to go for a swim.

These insulating properties also greatly reduce the evaporation of water and chemicals from swimming pools. Since evaporation is a major cause of heat loss from swimming pools, solar pool blankets can make a significant difference with regards to heat retention. No matter what type of solar cover pool owners choose to purchase, its important to lay the blanket out for a few days prior to trimming it to the desired shape and size. This will provide time for any folds to smooth out and for the cover to shrink or expand from exposure to sunlight.

Swimming pools are a great asset for any home, they can be a great form of exercise and they can provide years of family fun in any household. Swimming pools also can be a lot of work in maintaining them and if they aren’t maintained by someone in the household they can be costly if somebody is paid to upkeep it with cleaning, pH testing, chlorine testing and the list goes on. Again, the best option for swimming pool owners is purchasing swimming pool solar covers as these are the greatest investment for any pool owner who wants to reduce what is sometimes a great amount of work maintaining their pool.

Informational video about swimming pool solar covers and blankets offered through Doheny’s Water Warehouse. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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All About Solar Water Heaters

According to a recent study, a household with a family of five persons using any form of electric water heater needs about 8,200 kilowatt hours of power in a year. Aren’t thee figures shocking?  So, the facts are before you to decide to switch over to solar heating systems and save energy.

Popularising use of Solar Water Heaters

The Government of India is popularising the use of solar water heaters in all households in the metros. According to the Indian Renewable Energy Department, there are 2.5 million solar water heaters already in use in the four major metros of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Also, the use of solar water heaters in commercial complexes across the country is gaining popularity. Slowly, people are beginning to realise that solar water heaters are the best economical choice in domestic use.

With the life of a solar water heater being around 12 to 15 years, solar water heaters pay for themselves within four to five years after which you enjoy free hot water for almost 10 years.

The government is also contemplating offering tax benefits to house owners by way of rebate of up to of up to 25 per cent on the cost of installing a solar water heater. In major metros in India, the city municipal corporations are offering two per cent rebate on the property tax on house owners who go in for installation of solar water heaters. According to reports, there has been an increase of 15 per cent households in Indian metros going in for installation of solar water heaters in the last two years.

As we talk of popularising the use of solar water heaters in developed countries, we should take note of the interest being generated by various voluntary organisations in developing countries as well. Many agencies are promoting environmentally friendly water heating solutions, use of solar cookers, solar lighting in rural areas etc.

Separate guidelines are being framed to make use of solar water heaters mandatory in commercial complexes. Those failing to adhere to these norms will have to pay 10 paisa extra per unit of electricity consumed. However, members of the Commercial Complex Owners’ Association are staging a protest against this move and are urging the government to withdraw the same.

You will be surprised to note that use of solar energy is cent per cent in a tribal region in Karnataka. They use solar energy for water heating as well as cooking. The knowledge about solar water heaters and solar cookers among the tribals is amazing.

Many solar water heater manufacturers are also offering huge discounts in order to popularise their brands. The solar water tanks are being redesigned and the tank capacity is being manufactured to various sizes to meet the demands of families of all sizes. In group schemes, one solar water heater will be offered free on purchase of five single units.

A model solar powered town is being planned near Maharashtra by the Indian government in the next five years. A small township with 300 houses, a hospital, and two schools are proposed. Here, everything will be powered by solar energy to ensure smooth living. Let’s hope that this model town will prove to be a model to all major cities in the country.

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