Below are some common issues with solar pool heaters that are easily solved:
- The pool is not as warm as it should be
- The solar pool heating panels are too small for your pool’s gallonage, or are incorrectly installed.
- Not enough circulation combined with sun exposure throughout the day.
- Circulation occurs at the wrong time of the day. Be sure that circulation is occurring during high sun exposure.
- The pump is causing the water to flow through the panels too fast.
- Some panels are warm to the touch, but others are cool to the touch.
- Check for circulation problems – hosing, panel header hookups, etc.
- Monitor flow rate
- Check that the valves on each panel are fully open.
- Leaks in solar pool heating panels or plumbing
- Check chemistry of pool water, e.g. chemicals, pH levels, alkalinity, etc.
- Check that plumbing is secure.