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    Default Re: Solar Panels (Roof Mount)

    I am thinking about getting a system, what kind of increase are you seeing, I have a 18 x 36 in ground.


    Thanks

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    Default Re: Solar Panels (Roof Mount)

    It went from 55 to 76 in 2 days - with air temp > 80 in Western PA. I just installed Saturday. My pool is about the same size as yours.

    The install was trickier than I originally thought -- (meaning planning the layout and getting all the right parts).

    tphaggerty recommended a site call www.powermat.com to gain an understanding of what is involved -- it is really worth the time to read up on them. I bought from solartrope - before gettting information on that site. Powermat does a much better job explaining things. Next time around -- I'd consider paying a little more for a dealer to install -- but there are no dealers in my area that install solar.

    I still have to go up and replace some parts that I did not originally order -- ( I did a make shift fix to split the panels to get them working.) I spoke with the dealer today -- he told me the same fix as tphaggerty did to lower the vacuum on the return line. He said the too much air is a common thing.

    Best of luck.

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