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Discover the Benefits of Solar Pool Heating: Extend Your Pool Season Today!

Extend your Pool Season with Solar Pool Heating

Many homeowners dream of owning a swimming pool. They offer a refreshing escape during hot summer days and become a hub for family gatherings and outdoor fun. However, a common challenge that pool owners face is the limited swimming season due to the cold water. Why let your pool go to waste after paying hundreds of dollars to maintain it each year? You can now extend your pool season and enjoy your pool for a more significant part of the year with solar pool heating.

The Problem: Limited Pool Usage

Imagine a bright, sunny day with an inviting pool, but the water is icy-cold, taking away the enthusiasm for swimming. This unfortunate scenario is a common reality for many pool owners. Although the pool may be well-maintained and be visually appealing, the discomfort of swimming in cold water restricts its usage to just a few months of the year.

The Solution: Solar Pool Heating

Thanks to advancements in solar technology, you can bid farewell to a short pool season and embrace year-round enjoyment. Solar pool heating systems offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution to keep your pool water warm for a more extended period. Sometimes up to 8 months a year, depending on your location and climate.

How Does Solar Pool Heating Work?

Solar pool heating systems harness the sun’s power to heat your pool water. The process is simple yet effective.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Solar Collectors: Solar collectors, typically installed on the roof or a nearby ground area, capture the sun’s energy. These collectors consist of special materials that absorb sunlight and convert it into heat.
  2. Water Circulation: Your existing pool pump circulates pool water through the solar collectors, allowing the water to absorb the heat generated by the sun.
  3. Heated Pool Water: The warmed water returns to your pool, gradually raising its temperature to a comfortable level. This process repeats throughout the day, ensuring a continuous supply of warm water.

Advantages of Solar Pool Heating

  1. Extended Swim Season: Solar pool heating allows you to enjoy your pool for a more significant part of the year. Make the most of your investment and create lasting memories with friends and family.
  2. Eco-Friendly: Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source, reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a greener planet.
  3. Cost-Effective: Once the solar pool heating system is installed, you’ll see a reduction in your pool heating costs since you’ll be utilizing free energy from the sun.
  4. Low Maintenance: Solar pool heating systems are designed to be low maintenance. This allows you to have a hassle-free pool heating for years to come.
  5. No Noise or Air Pollution: Unlike gas or electric pool heaters, solar systems operate silently and don’t produce any air pollutants. This provides you a peaceful poolside experience.

Why Choose Suntrek for Your Solar Pool Heating?

When considering solar pool heating, it’s essential to partner with a reputable and experienced company. Suntrek is a leading provider of solar pool heating solutions with decades of expertise in the industry. Here’s why you can trust Suntrek for your solar pool heating needs:

  1. Expertise: Suntrek has been in the solar industry for over 30 years, offering top-notch solar solutions for pools and homes.
  2. Quality Products: Suntrek manufactures and installs high-quality solar collectors and components to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
  3. Professional Installation: Our team of skilled technicians ensures a seamless and efficient installation process.
  4. Excellent Customer Service: Suntrek is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and support. Not just during your installation, but for the years to come!
  5. Customized Solutions: We tailor our solar pool heating systems to meet your specific needs and pool size. With Custom and Standard panel options, Suntrek has the proper application for your project.

How to Get Started

Ready to extend your pool season and make the most of your swimming pool investment? Here’s how you can get started with solar pool heating from Suntrek:

  1. Free Estimate: Contact Suntrek for a free, no-obligation estimate. Our team will assess your pool’s requirements and provide you with a personalized solution.
  2. Professional Consultation: We’ll schedule a consultation to discuss the benefits of solar pool heating and answer any questions you may have.
  3. Efficient Installation: Upon approval, our skilled technicians will handle the installation process, ensuring everything is set up correctly.
  4. Enjoy Year-Round Swimming: Once the system is installed, sit back, relax, and enjoy your pool for an extended swim season!

Don’t let your swimming pool remain unused and overlooked for most of the year. Embrace the benefits of solar pool heating and make your pool a hotspot for family fun, relaxation, and outdoor entertainment throughout the year. With Suntrek’s expertise and high-quality solar solutions, you can experience an extended swim season, reduced energy costs, and an eco-friendlier pool heating solution.

Say goodbye to chilly waters and hello to endless pool enjoyment. Contact Suntrek today for a free estimate and unlock the full potential of your swimming pool with solar pool heating!

What Pool Contractors Don’t Want You to Know | 2022

What Pool Contractors Don’t Want You to Know

How much time and $$$ does it really take to heat a pool?  While the time it takes may have stayed relatively consistent, that cost to do so has nearly DOUBLED. 

Let’s consider the time and money necessary to heat an average pool (15’x30’). The average 450 Sq Ft pool is ~ 15,000 gallons. With a 400,00 BTU Gas heater, it will take ~ 6 hours to bring the pool from 65 degrees to 85 degrees.

Here is the math…

15,000 gallons * 8.33 lbs/gallon = 125,000 Pounds of water

 400,000BTU Heater @ 80% efficiency =320,000 BTU’s 

125,000/320,000 BTU Heater = .39 hrs to raise the entire pool 1 degree

.39 * 20 = 7.8 Hours to raise 15,000 gallons of water 20 degrees

 

Natural gas heaters use about 1 therm per hour per 100,000 BTU’s. For a typical size 400,000 BTU pool heater, that’s 4 therms per hour. So, for one day of heating the pool from 65-85 degrees, that will result in 25 therms for the day.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statisicts, the cost of 1 therm of gas was ~$1.00 2 years ago. The national average is up 50% and it has more than doubled in other areas of the country. That means an average size pool will cost $50/day on average to reach warm swimming temperatures (Costing much more in winter time and less during summer)

What does this mean for pool owners?

What does it mean for those that are in the business of SELLING POOLS? The ones who are looking to best serve their clients will incorporate solar into their product offerings. If a pool owner were to keep their pool warm from April-October, they could see an annual gas expense of $3,600 for the year. A solar pool heating system will deliver the same heating performance during these 7 months with NO operating cost. With the average price of a solar pool heating running $5-10k, this yields a payback of 2-3 years. Considering most people build a pool with the intent of enjoying it many years to come, Solar pool heating is a no brainer.

If you build swimming pools, the cost of gas is may hurt your business if you don’t have cost effective heating solutions. What’s the answer? A solar pool heating system. After all, NOBODY enjoys a cold pool.

https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/news-release/averageenergyprices_losangeles.htm

https://www.gasbuddy.com/charts

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What is Title 24? | 2022

What is Title 24 in California?

The California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are designed to ensure new and existing buildings achieve energy efficiency and preserve outdoor and indoor environmental quality.

As of Jan 1st 2020, all low rise residential buildings have been mandated to incorporate a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to meet the minimum requirements for building energy efficiency standards. While this may seem like just another hoop to jump through in the construction process, it is also a huge value add to any new construction home project. Now that solar is a part of every new home construction project, Suntrek is here to make sure that the solar system and home are designed with each other in mind. A solar system can complement a home just like a beautiful entry way or stunning backyard if you treat it with the same amount of importance!

Some home builders will simply “check the box”. This will mean installing a solar system that meets the minimum requirements. Suntrek will design, engineer and provide a proposal for providing a turnkey solar solution to meet those minimum requirements. Often times, an energy storage (battery) system can be implemented into the design.  This addition will reduce the required quantity of solar panels installed on the roof by 25%. Typically the minimum requirement results in a system that is not appropriately sized for the home. For this reason, Suntrek will also provide and second option that is better engineered for the square footage of the home and the kind of electrical load we expect to see for that home. Since every clients needs are unique, another option is to have Suntrek work directly with the homeowner to ensure their preferences and goals are met.

When installing solar on a new construction home, there are several benefits. Solar energy systems come with a federal tax credit. Today, that tax credit is 26% of the system cost. There are many costs involved in the construction process that are related to the solar systems installation (roofing, structural, electrical, architectural). All of the solar related expenses should be allocated to the cost of the solar system. As the price of the solar installation increases, so does the tax credit. The purchaser of the home will be able to capitalize on a 26% federal tax credit on the cost of the solar energy system. When the home is purchased, the new homeowner will start off with a big tax credit and will have a new solar system that was financed through the mortgage of the house. With interest rates at an all-time low, this can be one of the most attractive financing options available.

For home builders committed to energy-efficient design and sustainability, Suntrek provides the “Power of Three”. A 360-degree solar solution that incorporates solar heating for the swimming pool and solar heating for domestic hot water. Incorporating all relevant kinds of solar technology will provide a new homeowner with a sustainable way of living that allows for luxurious lifestyle, without the overhead costs.

Contact Suntrek today to discuss any and all of the items mentioned above.

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