What is the required equipment for a solar swimming pool heating system with DualSun hybrid panels?

We can group the direct pool installation components as following : 

  1. DualSun panels (panels + hydraulic connections + pipes + mounting rails + inverter)
  2. Solar station group (pump + filter + non-return valve +  motorized 3-way valve + Tes + flowmeter + solar controller) 

 

You will find below the diagram for a direct solar swimming pool heating system with our DualSun SPRING hybrid solar panels.


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  1. : Pool filtration pump
  2. : Sand filter
  3. : Motorized 3-way valve
  4. : DualSun BS/2 solar controller
  5. : Bypass adjustment valve Ø40
  6. : Non-return valve Ø40 
  7. : Ø40 flowmeter
  8. : Isolation valve Ø40 
  9. : T 50/40/40
  10. : Non-return valve Ø50
  11. : T 50/50/50
  12. : T 40/40/40 + Valve Ø32 + Threaded end 3/4 " 
  13. : T 50/40/40 + Solar ventilator

      (S1) : Panel temperature sensor

      (S2) : Swimming pool temperature sensor

 

1- Solar panels and their hydraulic connections

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DualSun hybrid solar panels and their hydraulic connections include :  

  • DualSun SPRING panels*
  • The panel temperature sensor PT1000 FKP4 (solar panels → solar station), provided and included in the essential kit (see below)
  • The hydraulic connection between panels : 
  • The DualQuick Fit* interpanels connectors (built on an EPDM hose), allows the hydraulic connection between the panels.
  • SPRING inlet / outlet fittings kit*. This is used to connect the EPDM hose to the system’s pipework.

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Regarding the pipe material between the panels and the rest of the system, we advise you to use PVC pressure pipes***, with an anti-UV treatment. For the aesthetic of the system, it is possible to paint these PVC pipes with a good quality paint (anti-UV if possible).

 

And, like any photovoltaic project : 

 

2- Solar station

The solar station is usually located in a plant room, near the swimming pool. It maintains and drives the fluid flow between the panels and the pool. It includes :

 

  • Solar regulation** (for example : BS/2))

 

The solar regulation controls how the 3 way valves operates :

 

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When the motor is stopped at 0%, the flow must be directed towards the filtration loop (L-shaped valve oriented between position 2 and 1). 

 

When the motor is running at 100%, the flow must be directed towards the solar collectors (L-shaped valve directed between position 2 and 3).


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  1. Solar controller (here : DualSun BS/2)
  2. Motorized 3-way valve
  3. Pool filtration pump
  4. Sand filter

 

  • Hydraulic pipes

 

From the first diagram, elements (3) to (11) are parts of the “Solar pool heating kit”**, and are mandatory for any direct heating pool installation. 



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From the first diagram, elements (12) and (13) are parts of the “Solar emptying and rinsing kit”**** and are only mandatory where there is a risk of frost.


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Every DualSun installation comes with a DualSun essential kit* consisting of : 


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Finally, we can divide this equipment into 4 categories, whether it is made and/or commercialized by DualSun:

  Required and provided by DualSun only*  Required and potentially provided by DualSun** Required and not provided by DualSun***  Optional and potentially provided by DualSun**** 
Equipment
  • Solar pool heating kit

(including : BS/2 solar regulator and a temperature sensor for the pool : S2)



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