PV Gap

Ian Said:

What kind of black paint should I use on my pool solar panels to attract the most sunlight?

We Answered:

Get a flat black heat resistant paint. Rust Oleum will probably work or you can try paint designed for wood stoves.

Jane Said:

solar pool panels seem to be high density bubble wrap.will regular packing bubble wrap work?

We Answered:

Probably the bubble wrap is a similar product, but any air that can travel between sheets will have a heat loss. Any crevices where bacteria can reside is also a problem for pools.

Christopher Said:

What power pump with my pool solar panels?

We Answered:

You should not have any problems using the existing pool pump if it is in good
working condition. If your installation is 30 plus feet away or mounted one story or more high, an additional one HP pump will be sufficient to get the warmed water back to the pool from the pool heater.You are getting enough flow if the panel is cool to the touch on a hot day.