Category » Vortex Solar Pool Heater

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1. Vortex Row Kit Parts
   Vortex Row Kit includes the necessary parts required to complete the proper functioning of each system. Capping off the one unused header opening at the end of a panel row [or rows], plus providing a mechanical release of vacuum buildup during draining of system is critical to the correct ba ...
2. Vortex Solar Pool Heater Warranty
   Replacement versus repair type warranty. Most warranties call for the repair or replacement of a defective collector panel at the option of the dealer or manufacturer. Solar Direct replaces all defective VORTEX panels and will make no attempt at repair for a full 10 years. VORTEX 10 year warran ...
3. Vortex Double Row Kit Parts
   Vortex Double Row Kit Includes the necessary parts required to install multiple stacked rows of panels one above the other on the same or different roof. Complete Double Row Kit includes: 2 - End Plugs; used for plugging un-used panel header outlets 2 - CPVC* Panel Adapters; used for conn ...
4. Vortex Photos of Customer Installations
   Small sample of some of our customer installed systems & their comments. Rack Installation "Here it is. My house is in the background. It works great. Pool hit 92 degrees last week! I do need a solar blanket... as it cools off at night. Maybe I will use the new liquid blanket." Paul Adl ...
5. Vortex Panel Kit Parts
   The Vortex Panel Kit Includes the necessary parts required to connect solar pool heater panels together, and mount them onto various roof surfaces types [shingle, wood shake, metal, and tile], or ground rack system. Mounting directly to the ground is possible, and requires several additional ...
6. Vortex Solar Pool Heater Sizing
   How many panels do I need? Proper sizing of the solar system is critical for achieving optimum heating performance. Most pools require a solar panel surface area equal to 50-100% of the pools surface area. Every home and pool is unique. The size of the heater is based on several factors, includ ...
7. What is the recommended angle for a ground rack for solar pool panels?
   The Angle for panels is the Latitude where the system will be located plus or minus 15 degrees (Example: 27 degree Latitude could have a rack angle between 12 and 42 degrees). The greater the angle, the better the performance will be in the colder winter months. However, the higher you increas ...
8. For VORTEX panels, what size pipe do I need for the SUPPLY and RETURN and do they have to be on the same side?
   The size of the pipe can be 1.5 or 2 Schedule 40 PVC. The 2 is preferred because it has a lower friction loss; but for 6 panels 1.5 will be ok. The typical layout diagram above shows that the plumbing feeds on one corner and returns from the opposite top corner. In this layo ...
9. Vortex Solar Pool Heater Installation
   Roof and Rack InstallationsRoof installations are often the best choice as the roof is pre-existing making the completion of the installation a simpler task. Many times racks are a more aesthetically pleasing or only possibility option. We offer free plans for aluminum or wood constructed racks ...
10. Vortex Solar Pool Heater Testimonials
    Customer Letters Minnesota - June 2005 I wanted to give the system a few weeks of running before I sent this to you. I could not be any happier than I am with the solar kit. Once we finally started getting some sun, the pool got up to temperature fairly quickly. I have even determined that ab ...
11. Vortex Plumbing Kit Parts
    Vortex Plumbing Kit Includes the necessary parts required to connect a new VORTEX Solar Pool Heating System into the plumbing system of an existing swimming pool filtration system, if purchasing components together as a preselected kit is desired. The Plumbing Kit delivers everything necess ...
12. What outdoor temperature do solar pool heaters work best at?
    Typical solar pool heaters perform during periods where average daily temperatures are 60 degrees Farenheit or above. During this temperature season, a properly sized solar heater can add 10-20 degrees to your pool. When night time temperatures are cooler, the use of a solar pool blanket is nec ...
13. Vortex Split Kit Parts
    Vortex Split Kit Includes the necessary parts required to engineer a split in the row of panels. Typically used for panel obstruction work-arounds to circumvent skylights, vents, chimneys, pipes, etc. Also for use when a row of panels is split over two adjoining roof surfaces; i.e. the panel ...
14. Does salt chlorination have an impact on solar pool heating panels?
    Salt chlorination does not affect the performance of solar pool heating systems. For more information or to purchase Solar Pool Heaters, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
15. Are VORTEX solar pool heater panels available in custom sizes?
    Standard Vortex panels come in 4 x 8, 4 x 10, and 4 x 12sizes. The lowest cost approach to heating the pool would be with the leastnumber of the largest size collector panels. We do make custom sizes upto 4 x 20. These are somewhat more costly per square foot of collector, but if this is the o ...
16. My pool has only a pump timer - What kind of control package should I get?
    Both thermostatic and manual controls are good. Thermostatic controls offer the greatest temperature control and optimal operation schedules. For more information or to purchase solar pool heating controls, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
17. What can I do to prevent solar panels from damaging my roof?
    Substrates are used under solar panels to protect the panel from protrusions (i.e. Screw heads) above metal roofs, substrates are also used under standard grade solar panels (most brands) to prevent abrasion from roof surface to the solar panel; commercial grade panels (i.e. Vortex) do not requ ...
18. What would be the reason for a large amount of air in solar pool heating panels?
    If a leak is not present, then usually it is because the pool pump is not adequate (undersized) to purge the air from the panels and provide sufficient flow. May also be if the feed is from the top of the panel row rather than the bottom where it should be. Other possibility is a bad vacuum br ...