Enjoy More Fun Longer With a Solar Pool Heater

 Solar pool heating system installed in West Baden Springs, IN at the Legend of French Lick Inn and Resort.

         Advantages
        Affordability
     Extension of the Pool Season

 

Advantages of a Solar Pool System

• Saves on pool heating costs
   
• Pays for itself in 2-3 years (It pays back so quickly, there are not govt incentives available)
   
• Extends the swimming season
   
• More durable than traditional systems
   
• Maintenence is minimal
   
• Environmentally more friendly
   
• Could reduce 3-10 tons of CO₂
   
• Solar water heaters can be used for spas as well as pools

Solar Pool Systems are Affordable

Cost Comparison

Type of Heater         Mainten Cost     Cost after 15 years

Natural Gas                $350-$1200        $7550-$22,900

Heat pump                 $160-$500          $5500-$13,900

Solar                          $0-$50              $3100-$5750

***Prices and numbers are estimates and are subject to change. They are based on a 2001 report from Canada and based on a natural gas price of $9.13 per gigajoule and electricity price of $0.08 kW/hr

Extend Your Pool System

Solar Pool Temperature vs Air Temperature at 7am in the Morning
*Data was generously provided by a SunWind Power customer