Solar Pool Heater

Solar pool heating has been around for nearly 30 years and has proven its reliability in the industry. Silicon Solar now offers affordable solar pool heating that lets you keep your pool up to temperature during those months where you would rather keep the extra heating dollars in your wallet!

All of our systems are do-it-yourself (DIY) heating kits and can be installed by anyone with basic plumbing experience.

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1. How well will a FAFCO Solar System heat my pool in the winter?
2. How much does a FAFCO Solar System cost to operate?
3. Can I use the solar heating system for both my swimming pool and household hot water?
4. The by-laws of my Homeowners Association seem to preclude installing solar panels. What can I do?
5. My roof will soon need to be redone. Should I wait to heat my pool with solar?
6. What about hurricanes and strong wind storms?
7. What if I already have a gas or electric pool heater?
8. How do FAFCO Solar Systems compare in cost to other heating systems?
9. Who do I contact for more information?

How well will a FAFCO Solar System heat my pool in the winter?
FAFCO solar panels are rated the highest of any in the market by independent testing organizations. A properly designed system will allow Florida Solar to provide a written guaranty, ensuring that your pool water will be over 80°F for 10 months of the year. During the coldest weeks of the year (usually January) the air temperature is too cool for most people to enjoy swimming, so the average customer does not miss using their pool when the sun is too low in the sky to produce a really warm pool. The solar heated pool will typically be at least 12-15 degrees warmer than an unheated pool, even in the worst conditions.

What does a FAFCO solar System cost to operate?
Since the Solar system uses your existing pump to operate, there is no significant incremental operating cost (Less than $1 per month). FAFCO's patented design produces the least amount of head pressure, so your pump will not have to work any harder or longer.
Can I use the solar heating system for both my swimming pool and household hot water?
No. A Solar Heating System for your pool is a closed system that re-circulates the water in your pool. Solar Systems for domestic hot water needs are completely different and separate.
The by-laws of my Homeowners Association seem to preclude installing solar panels. What can I do?
In 1992, the Florida State Legislature passed a law expressly forbidding Homeowners Associations and any other organization from prohibiting Solar heating Systems, in order to promote the benefits of using free, renewable energy. We are almost always able to design systems that are unobtrusive and satisfy the neighborhood organizations.
My roof will soon need to be redone. Should I wait to heat my pool with solar?
Our FAFCO Systems are installed in such a way that we can easily remove them and later reinstall them at a fraction of the original cost of the system. If the roof is repaired within the first year of the system's installation, we do the work at no cost. Consequently, there is no benefit to postponing your enjoyment of a FAFCO Solar heated pool.
What about hurricanes and strong wind storms?
Our installation procedures are designed and have been approved to withstand hurricane force winds..
What if I already have a gas or electric pool heater?
We can install our systems to operate as the primary heat source, with an existing fossil fuel heater serving as a backup. In this way, you can usually enjoy a warm pool regardless of the weather, and save about 80% of the cost of heating with the existing heater.
How do FAFCO Solar Systems compare in cost to other heating systems?

FAFCO Systems are the highest rated solar pool heating systems in the market. In spite of this, they are priced very competitively with less effective solar systems, and usually less expensive than heat pump installations. Gas heaters cost less to install, but are very expensive to operate.

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