On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:37:20 +0000, John Rumm wrote:

Peter Parry wrote:

Solar Water heating is one of the easiest DIY projects BTW and doing it
yourself is the only way of coming anywhere near breakeven.

What do you think about using solar for heating a swimming pool? Lots of
low grade heat might actually be quite well suited to that application.

Well the technology starts with a cover which simply allows the heat in
and prevents evaporative cooling. Other features which makes it
attractive a
Not needed when solar less available.
No need for anti freeze as the pool can be decomissioned during the
winter.
Can heat the pool water directly. Low tech, low cost (thermo-syphon)
collectors as used in "hot countries" are suitable.

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