Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the benefits of the attic solar pool heater?
12 Distinct Benefits Of SolarAttic's attic solar pool heater
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Energy savings that put money into your pocket. The PCS3 pays for itself!
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Satisfaction reducing "ozone problems" by not using heat pumps.
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Satisfaction in reducing the "greenhouse" problem by not using fossil fuels.
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Satisfaction in using an alternative renewable solar energy resource.
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Enjoying solar energy benefits without "ugly & obtrusive" roof panels.
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Comfort & luxury of swimming in a warmer pool the whole family enjoys.
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Relief from budget busting pool energy bills and “restrictive covenant laws”.
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Additional energy savings from reduced or eliminated air-conditioning costs.
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Availability of electricity to run the PCS3 as opposed to fossil fuels.
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Practicality of using attic heat to solve your swimming pool heat needs.
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The fast payback period and continued energy savings from a 20-year design.
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Solar pool heating without the ugly aesthetics & problems of solar roof panels.
Can the PCS3 be used in salt water pools?
The SolarAttic pool heater is fully compatible with all salt chlorinators [chemical dispensers] as long as they are plumbed downstream of the pool heater. This includes systems that dump salt directly into the swimming pool or use a separate salt container near the chlorinator electronics.
A complete discussion is at http://www.solarattic.com/saltpoolquestion.html. You will find a direct button-link under the "Solar Pool Heater" MENU at our site.
What is the heat exchanger made of?
This question relates to life expectancy due to the limited life of heat pumps made of copper. Heat pumps use about 12 feet of heat exchanger pipe for pool water. They also use chemicals, have high pressures, high temperatures and the metal is surrounded by pool water 100% of the time. Heat pumps also have compressors. Gas pool heaters have direct flames on the metal and most have a copper core.
The PCS3 uses an estimated 120 feet of continuous copper 5/8 inch pipe with aluminum fins. The copper is exposed to running pool water 4% of the time if automated. The PCS3 uses no chemicals or compressors; it has no high pressure, no high temperatures and no direct flames on the metal. Therefore, the metal in the PCS3 behaves like the copper pipe used in the plumbing of a home. The design life is 20-years and this fact has been proven in the marketplace by heating pools. See the testimonials under the "Solar Pool Heater" MENU. See "Understanding Heat Pumps" report under the "Find A Manual" link found in the "Archive" MENU for a full discussion of these life factors in pools.