Solar Heating / Cooling Products - Solar Controllers, Absorber Roof Tubing, and associated fittings

We do not encourage the use of solar as the sole heat source for spas unless you live in the tropics and seldom use the spa for extended periods late into the night. In most cases the primary heater will need to be electric or gas.
Additionally we consider it pointless to install solar heating without a solar controller, and preferably with seperate pump.

The solar heating equipment listed below is suitable for use on pools and spas, for HEATING and COOLING.

Recommended sizing for spas and pools.
We highly recommend the following surface area of solar absorber as compared to spa or pool water surface area:

Swimming Pools - 100% ie if the pool has a 30sqm surface area, install a minimum of 30sqm of solar absorber (in this case, 7 rolls). More in the case of coloured absorber.

Spas - 200%-400% ie most spas have a surface area of just under 4sqm. Install at least double to 4 times the spa water surface area of solar absorber (2-4 rolls) This difference from swimming pool requirements is due to the fact that spas operate at significantly higher temperatures - around 34-40 degrees. Pools are usually heated to around 26 degrees. To maintain maximum heating in cooler climates, or to gain maximum extended heating season, the more solar absorber, the better.

Some factors to consider when sizing - resultant temperature desired, location geographically, whether the absorber will be installed North facing or not, physical space for the absorber, how extended you want your swimming season to be, whether there is an alternate heat source fitted or to be fitted.

	aessbcont Sun Tamer Solar Pool & Spa Heating / Cooling Controller Sun Tamer Solar controllers are essential for efficient heating - they monitor roof and spa/pool water temperatures. When the roof is hotter than the spa/pool, the solar controller runs the solar/filter pump to circulate water through the roof solar absorbers to heat the spa/pool. If the roof temperature drops below the spa/pool temperature, the pump is shut down to prevent a reversal cooling of the spa/pool should the pump have continued running. No solar controller means you spa or pool will cool as fast as it heats when cloud cover affects the sun's heat transfer. For the tropics (or if you want to cool your spa/pool) - this unit also has the ability to cool rather than heat, when your spa or pool gets too hot - should the roof be cooler than the spa/pool, the solar controller will run to cool the spa/pool water - this would usually occur at night. Solar controllers incorporate thermostatic control to allow you to easily adjust the desired temperature required. Sun Tamer Solar Controllers sense water temperature at the pool, and via remote control, on the roof - thats right - no wiring to a roof temperature sensor! A flow control solenoid can also be controlled by this solar controller. The display shows Set Temp, current Pool Temp and current Roof Temp. Also has a timeclock to prevent operation within certain hours if desired. Price: AUD QTY:

	compu 13101 Compu Solar Controller - Standard Price: AUD QTY:

	compu 13102 Compu Solar Controller with Timeclock Price: AUD QTY:

	compu 13103 Compu Solar Controller with Quartz Battery Backup Timeclock Suits Off Peak electricity tariff connection Price: AUD QTY:

	aesabsorbblk Solar Collector Absorber - Black 14 tube Black solar Collector Absorber roof matting. Priced per 6 Square Metre. Price: AUD QTY:

	aesabsorbred Solar Collector Absorber - Coloured 6sqm - Same as black solar absorber above, however, in a colour to match your roof - not such an eyesore in some situations. Be aware coloured solar absorption is not as efficient as black. Generally the lighter the colour, the more absorber surface are required. 10% more for darker up to 50% more for lighter. Available in 8 popular colorbond colours  Shown above in Manor / Heritage Red. Price: AUD QTY:

	aesmanifold14 Solar Manifold - 14 Barb x 180mm + Blank x 180mm Manifold assembly with 14 barbs to connect to the solar absorber - Ajustable length to suit roof tile spacing - simply cut blank section to length - 200mm-360mm coverage.Blank section allows space for the return manifold barbs between absorber tube mats. Price: AUD QTY:

	aesvacvalve Solar Vacuum Relief Valve Allows water to siphon back to pool / spa when not in use. Glues into 40mm socket. Should be mounted high under eaves. Price: AUD QTY:

	aeshilti Hilti Tie Down Strap Used to tie down the manifold sections with the use of screws. Sold per metre. Price: AUD QTY:

	comp 13201 Solar In-Line Filter Strainer A fine stainless steel gauze filter strainer to prevent small contaminents blocking the roof mounted solar absorber tubes. 40mm/50mm plumbing connection Price: AUD QTY:

	aesbcoupler Solar Collector Absorber Barb Coupling Used to join solar absorber collector matting or tubes to extend or repair Price: AUD QTY: