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Solar Pool Heaters

Solar pool heaters are a great way to convert the heat from the sun into free heat for your pool. They are an easy to use and relatively inexpensive solution which provides immediate energy savings. However we have begun to notice that many people get lost when it comes to picking a type of solar [...]

Solar Pool Covers

Many of you reading this are probably wondering the same question, do solar pool covers actually work? And if they do are they easy to install/maintain? The short answer is yes  and yes-they do very much work and with the right tools are extremely easy to maintain. The only thing is that circumstances must be [...]

Fafco Sungrabber 240-1 Solar Pool Panel Review

Posted by admin On September - 1 - 2009Comments Off

$147 The Good Cheapest Find We Found Even heat distribution Tested compatible with most pool pumps Highly Water Resistant Solar Panels Lightweight The Bad Less Power than its counterpart (Model 240-2) Only heats up to a 16′ Round Pool No indication on power production Lack of technical details listed in product descriptions Prices Fafco Industries 240-1 Sungrabber Solar Pool Panels $147 at Unbeatable Sales Detailed Review The lightweight Fafco Industries 240-1 Sungrabber Pool Solar Panel... (more...)

Fafco Sungrabber 240-2 Solar Pool Panel Review

Posted by admin On September - 1 - 2009Comments Off

$234 The Good Heats up to a 24′ Pool (better than average) 10 degrees F water temperature increase Tested compatible with most pool pumps Completely Water Resistant Solar Panels Won the “Editor’s Pick” Award The Bad Pricier than its counterpart (Model 240-1) No indication on power production Lack of technical details listed in product descriptions Prices Fafco Industries 240-2 Sungrabber Solar Pool Panels $234 at Unbeatable Sales Detailed Review The Fafco Industries 240-2 Sungrabber... (more...)

SolarSheat 1500GS Passive Solar Air Collector Review

Posted by admin On August - 30 - 2009Comments Off

The Good Heats rooms up to 1500 sq. ft. Easy to install and use No electrical wiring needed Compatible with most AC or DC fans Includes mounting temple and bracket Efficient The Bad Works best when the sun is out No way of storing the heat Detailed Review The Your Solar Home SolarSheat 1500GS Passive Solar Air Collector was found to be a simple, inexpensive solution to supplement home heating costs. One thing to note is that this product is not a solar panel. Instead is a solar air collector... (more...)

Solar Pool Heaters

Posted by admin On August - 25 - 2009Comments Off

Solar pool heaters are a great way to convert the heat from the sun into free heat for your pool. They are an easy to use and relatively inexpensive solution which provides immediate energy savings. However we have begun to notice that many people get lost when it comes to picking a type of solar pool heater, because of the wide range of solar pool products. We are constantly emailed by people asking whether to get pool solar panels, passive pool solar heat collectors, or solar pool covers. The fact... (more...)

Solar Pool Covers

Posted by admin On August - 24 - 2009Comments Off

Many of you reading this are probably wondering the same question, do solar pool covers actually work? And if they do are they easy to install/maintain? The short answer is yes  and yes-they do very much work and with the right tools are extremely easy to maintain. The only thing is that circumstances must be proper for a solar pool cover for it to be able to function effectively. Solar pool covers, which are also know as solar blankets and solar covers, soak up sunlight then traps the heat within... (more...)