solar heater

[gregc57]

getting a solar heater for 18 ft pool in spring of 2011
want to put it on the roof of my metal shed. good idea?
here is what i need help with i have a 1 hp hayword pump aprox distance from shed is 30 ft
top of shed aprox 8 ft
will this work or is the distance to far

[chem geek]

If you use large pipe, 2.5" or 3", to minimize friction losses in the pipe, then there should be no problem at all. I used to have 1 HP pump (now I have an Intelliflo VF) and have much longer runs from the pump to the house of around 60 feet and a higher roof of 12 feet and very long runs on that roof to 12 solar panels. Unfortunately my PB used 2" pipe and this is costing me around 30% more in electricity costs than it should as a result.

[gregc57]

thx for the help

[gregc57]

anyone got a preference on what one to buy and picks of the hook ups

[mas985]

getting a solar heater for 18 ft pool in spring of 2011

Does this mean you have an AG pool? AG pumps can sometimes have a problem with lift. What is the model # of the Hayward pump?

[gregc57]

yes it is a above ground
pump is a 1hp hayword model # not shure will look tomorrow as i have put it away in or storage closet from h as we refer to it