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Old 05-27-2010, 09:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Solar heated Hot tub

No the panel goes to the side, not above the tub
A pump runs water thru the panel, sun heats the water & it goes back to the tub
In the prior picture posted the big square on the roof of the pool cabana is the solar water panel
Inside the panel is painted black & the water goes back & forth in the panel via one long pipe

I've had water coming out 150+ degrees when its been sitting in the sun

Here is a view from the roof of the setup near the house
The green hose is the return from the panel to the tub
You can see the pump in the water below & to the right of the blue skimmer
The big 3 glass panels are my greenhouse
The big panel with the 2 silver bars is the solar hot water panel
I need new plastic - existing is old & not totally clear any more

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