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Who
needs FREE Solar Heat from the Sun?
Anyone in Texas who
wants to extend their swimming season from 3 to 8 months using FREE energy
from the sun to enjoy relaxed and comfortable swimming in 80°+ F water.
I
am having a pool built. Is this a good time to have a Solar Survey?
Yes, A Solar Survey
before you build your pool can save you $100's in installation cost. Sunrise
Solar will work closely with the pool builder to greatly reduce installation
cost.
Will
a FAFCO Solar System heat my pool?
A Solar Survey by
Sunrise Solar is designed to provide a Solar Heating system to heat your
pool water with 80°+ F for 8 months of the year. During the coldest months
of the year, November, December, January, and February, the Solar system
will continue to heat your pool as long as the air temperature is 60°F
to 70°F during to day. The solar heated pool will typically be at least
10-15 degrees warmer than an unheated pool. During freezing conditions
the solar systems should be shut down.
How
can a FAFCO solar system COOL my pool?
During the hot summer
months with 100°F days, some pools get to warm for comfortable swimming.
Running the solar system at night can cool a pool to a more refreshing
swimming temperature - down several degrees in one night if the conditions
are right.
What
does a FAFCO solar system cost to operate?
The Solar heating
system uses your existing pump to operate, there is almost no increase
in operating cost, generally less than $1 per month. Gas can cost an average
of $500 per month in increased operating cost and Electricity can cost
an average of $300 per month in increased operating cost.
Can
I use the solar heating system for my swimming pool
and household hot water?
No. A Solar heating
system for your pool is designed specifically for your pool. Domestic
Hot water systems use household water and are totally separate systems.
What
about tornadoes, hail and strong wind storms?
Our installation procedures
are designed and have been approved to withstand strong winds and have
been tested in a wind tunnel at winds up to 120 miles per hour. The solar
collectors will resist hail damage. Installations have survived hail damage
that has ruined the shingles of the roof. Most household insurance policies
cover the solar collectors.
My
roof has been damaged by hail and will need to be replaced.
Should I wait to heat my pool with solar?
Our FAFCO Systems
are installed so they can be quickly removed and later reinstall them
at very low cost. If the roof is damaged by hail most homeowners insurance
cover the cost of removal and reinstallation. If you are waiting to have
your roof replaced, we will remove and reinstall the solar panels at no
charge for up to 1 year. If later than 1 year, it can be reinstalled at
a very low cost.
What
if I already have a gas or electric pool heater for my spa?
As you already know
the cost of heating your pool with a gas or electric heater can be prohibitively
expensive. Our solar system can be used to pre-heat your spa or your pool
to minimize the cost of additional heat. In this way, you can usually
enjoy a warm pool regardless of the weather, and save about 80% of the
cost of heating with the existing heater. |