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How Do Temperature Differential Controllers Help With Solar Pool Heating?

By Olivia Taylor posted 11-21-2016 02:09 AM

  

Have you purchased a solar heater for your private pool recently? Congratulations, you’ve done your part for the environment, and are one of the many consumers who’ve contributed to the growth of alternative energy in Tampa and other places. The next step is to ensure that you get the most out of your heater, and for that you may have to invest in temperature differential controllers that heat your pool with solar energy just the way you want it to.

What Are Temperature Differential Controllers?

The solar thermal systems and the temperature differential controllers help to convert sunlight into heat, and it is this heat that is used for additional heating. The main component of the collector is a selectively-coated absorber that effectively converts all incident solar irradiation into heat. This is then pumped through a closed piping channel, known as the solar circuit in the industry, from the collector directly to a system storage tank. The solar energy tools are not just used for providing hot water during the summer and other transitional periods; they are equally effective in winter and allow you to enjoy hot water in the pool. The system makes use of a frost-resistant mixture of glycol and water, which prevents the heat-transfer fluid from freezing within the solar circuit. Good quality heating systems with advanced, high-performance technology guarantee that a large percentage of the hot water requirements are met through the use of solar energy.

Why Is Automatic Heating Control Better than Manual?

That is a good question to ask. The answer lies in each mechanism. Read on to learn more.

Manual: The control valve for a regular pool heater is usually of the manual variety. In the case of a manual control valve, if you want the water in your pool to get sufficiently heated up when the sun is high in the sky, you’ll need to turn the valve handle yourself to allow the water to flow into the solar collectors. Later at night, you’ll have to manually turn the valve handle again to avoid the water from flowing into the collectors. This is done to prevent the hot water from the pool from flowing through the cooled collectors, raising the temperature of the collectors, and then flowing into your pool as cooler water.

Automatic: When you install a temperature differential controller in your pool, you will find two temperature sensors as well as an automatic control valve that remain housed in a control box. The temperature differential controller takes decisions based on inputs from the two individual heat sensors. One of the temperature sensors is present on the roof, positioned in a way that catches the sun whenever the collectors are receiving sunlight and remain shaded when the collectors come under shade. You will find the other temperature sensor taking readings of the pool water temperature through a pipe inserted into the pool. Automatic control valves come equipped with a motor to close and open the valve. The control box helps to monitor the temperature sensors and manages the motor of the valve. It comes with a switch as well as a dial on it. There are three different positions present on the switch – one lets you turn on the automatic control system while the other allows you to turn it off. The third lets you conduct a test. Due to the presence of the dial, you’re able to tell the system what temperature you want the water in your pool to be.

It is important that you pick the right temperature differential controller for your pool at all times. This will allow you to get the most out of your system, utilizing the alternative energy in Tampa or any other location. There are many models available in the market, and so you should conduct a proper research and understand the requirements of your pool before investing in the system.

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