(How to design and build a solar swimming pool heater) Imagine! Your own solar pool heater... to have you enjoy your swimming pool, or outdoor spa... all year round! Or most of the year at least, depending on where you live... for under US$100! If an 11 year old boy can build one then anyone can.
Your swimming pool is a big (and expensive) investment — so why use it for only 12 weeks a year? By building your own low cost solar heating for $100, you'll find that swimming in April & October is a pleasant experience. Ever wondered about swimming under the stars at night? Or swimming before breakfast early in the morning? Well now you can. Your kids will love the extended fun. 
You need a solar pool heater to ensure your home swimming pool remains your great family playground all year round. Building one yourself is easier and (much) cheaper than you think. Even in warmer climates there are times of the year where cool nights lower the water temperature below comfort levels. Extend your pool or spa use into evenings and colder months. In the "winter months", many outdoor pools just sit there - unused. It still gets up to 25C in the day but night temperatures of 5C-8C cool the water down too much to enjoy it. But with your DIY solar pool heater you can still enjoy your dip in beautiful warm water, or a relaxing time in your steaming outdoor spa as long as skies are clear enough to get some sun. Aaahhh, you feel like a winner in your solar heater swimming pool. Especially as anyone can assemble this solar pool heater with little cost. Plans and Construction Manual to Build a Low Cost Solar Pool Heater
No special tools or skills are required to complete this project. We supply plans and a comprehensive set of clearly illustrated instructions to guide you every step of the way. All materials are available from hardware stores and garden shops. It's as easy as ABC so give it a go. 
Construction costs are approximately $100 to $150 for the panel and between $30 and $60 for a circulation pump. Prices tend to vary from one country to the next but most fall within this range. 
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Pages from our solar pool heater construction manual Construction manual can be downloaded as soon as your order is processed. On completion you will be directed to a download page to retrieve your manual.
Proportions can easily be varied to suite particular locations or applications. Each standard solar pool heater panel has 12 heating elements but extra elements or multiple solar pool heater panels can be used for increased efficiency or to service larger pools. As a rough rule of thumb one standard sized panel is effective on pools up to 30,000 litres (6000 gal) capacity. There is no reason why a standard sized panel can't be used to heat a 2000 litre (400 gal) spa, in fact this would warm the water nicely, possibly too much in high summer. Multiple panels can be used for increased efficiency or to service larger pools. The solar pool heater panels can be mounted vertically on fences or horizontally on a roof (this is especially useful if the pool area is well shaded). Should space around the pool or spa be at a premium then each panel can be made in segments to fit.
Only plans and construction manuals are supplied, not the products themselves or the materials to build them. All projects are designed with the DIY enthusiast and home handyman in mind. Products are not intended for commercial use nor are they generally suitable for mass production. We maintain copyright over all published material and prohibit unauthorised copying and/or distribution in any form. If you do wish to redistribute our material or to produce a commercial version of our projects then please contact us before doing so and if necessary we will negotiate an agreement.
The designs are low cost that any practical individual with basic handyman tools and ability can build. We avoid the need for special machinery or skills (e.g. welding) and ensure the solar pool heater is made from readily available parts and materials. Our project is easy to build and are carefully scrutinised for quality and safety. We supply comprehensive, illustrated plans and construction manuals to guide you every step of the way. |
Using solar energy to heat your pool or spa not only saves you money it's good for the environment too. A typical circulation pump uses only 15 to 20 watts of power saving you dollars and using only a tiny amount of precious resources. If a solar powered pump is used then no mains electricity is required at all.
Our solar pool heater will raise pool or spa water temperatures during the shoulder periods of spring and autumn adding months of use to your investment. 
