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Temperature chart

If you don't have a heating option for your pool, you will only enjoy temperatures as high as 26 degrees on a good day. Solar heating will give you temperatures as high as 34 plus. However this will cause different issues and will increase the use of chemicals. You have the control to regular a set temperatures. So you can set 30 degrees and forget it! The system will simply kick in and regulate the heat according to the suns UV.  Above is an example of what you can expect to get out of your Sunbather solar heating system. This is based on historic Auckland weather trends and includes the use of a cover for a pool that has a surface area...

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How much does Pool Solar heating cost to run?

If you would like to learn more about how much it cost to heat your pool using Sunbather Hipec solar heating, Suntube 2, heat pump or gas. Simply email us on justin@sunbather.co.nz or call now on 02102332600 and provide us with the following information so your quote is perfect: Address so we can check using GIS maps your available roof space Do you currently use a heat pump or gas to heat your pool? Do you use a cover and if so Bubble/ Thermal blanket? How Solar heating works: Heating water is 3500 times harder to heat, than heating air. So it is important that you get it right. Using Solar heating is as simple as pumping water from your pump...

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Downunder In Deck retro fit installation

A recent install for a retro fit in deck Downunder roller. This installation was for 2 x 3.4m in deck rollers, due to the width of the pool. n.b. Over 5.8m the deflection on the roller is too great and will not work efficiently.  Download install guide here 1/ For both retro fit or a new build. You want to prep the joists at 270mm apart (Exactly, no need to make any allowances), the width of the pool Ideally you want to run past the width of the pool 200mm allowance each side is ideal. This is to accommodate for the gearing and to allow the cover to roll onto the roller easily. Not enough room and the cover is too...

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