SwimJoy Industrial Grade DIY Solar Pool Heater Kit, 350 Square Feet [7-4'X12.5']

Description

Industrial Grade Solar Pool Heating System
System Size
Panel Size
# of Panels
Header Size
SKU
350 Sq. Ft.
4' X 12.5’
7
2” O.D.
KIT-7-SJ-50
Our inventory supply is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation.
We house many different sizes & brands -
we are capable of custom building virtually ANY package you need!
Contact us if you need any help designing a system, or would like a custom set of panel sizes packaged into a DIY kit specific to your needs.
HIGHLIGHTS
Industrial Grade Durability
Manufactured using a patented over-molding process whereby the headers and riser tubes become one piece, making the collectors extremely durable.
Strapless Mounting Design
Certified to withstand strong wind, violent storms are no match for SwimJoy’s durable panels and mounting method.
Strap-free mounting pad system minimizes penetration points, increases aesthetic appeal.
Freeze Resistant
Water escapes completely, preventing freezing and cracked tubes.
Separated tube design is less susceptible to "pinhole" leaks from freeze damage.
*Systems do still need to be plumbed properly and drained (winterized) in cold weather climates. SwimJoy panels are less susceptible to freeze damaged riser tubes, however this does not mean they 100% freeze-proof.
Maximum Efficiency
Each tube opens directly into the header increasing flow and eliminating back-pressure.
Lower head pressure keeps pumping requirements to a minimum which helps maximize efficiency.
Eliminates wear and tear on pool pumps.
Roof Protection
Panels float above the roof, allowing it to breath and stay clean and dry.
Innovative panel mounting system minimizes roof connections.
Virtually Maintenance Free
One-piece panel design and superior mounting system eliminates the need for rubber hoses and metal hose clamps that require regular maintenance and replacement.
Trusted & Reliable
Manufactured by Magen Eco Energy, the largest international manufacturer of solar swimming pool heating systems.
Industry leading lifetime limited warranty with freeze protection.
Wide Range of Panel Sizes
Panels are available in a multitude of sizes to fit any roof size and blend nicely with your home.
We are capable of packaging any combination of panel sizes needed to fit
ANY
unique installation requirements you may have. Contact us for any custom DIY kits.
Available sizes: 4' X 6.5' , 4' X 7.5' , 4' X 9.5' , 4' X 10.5' , 4' X 12.5' , 1' X 7.5' , 1' X 10.5' , 1' X 12.5'
FULL DESCRIPTION
When it comes to residential pool heating, SwimJoy provides homeowners with one of the best solar options available today. SwimJoy's specialized system is extremely durable, energy efficient, freeze resistant, virtually maintenance-free & designed to withstand extremely strong storm winds.
A technologically advanced design makes SwimJoy one of the most efficient, maintenance-free solar pool heating systems on the market. An energy efficient design provides year-round pool heating in warm climates and extends the swim season in colder climates. Thanks to the reliability, efficiency, and durability of its state-of-the-art system, you can entertain, exercise, and create great memories, worry free.
Strapless Flush Mounting to Any Roof Type!
Specialized Mounting System Changes the Game.
SwimJoy solar pool heaters feature a distinct, sleek design showcased by its specialized mounting pad system. Each panel contains a mounting rail molded directly into the manifold, allowing for a greater degree of flexibility with mounting hardware locations, especially useful for tile roof installations. Specialized mounting pads allow for strapless flush mounting to any roof type, minimize roof penetrations and allow for expansion and contraction.
SwimJoy's innovative mounting system withstands violent storm winds without the need of tie-down strap. Not only are strapless mounts much more aesthetically appealing, the elimination of strapping also minimizes the number of roof connections, making SwimJoy one of the most roof-friendly systems available. SwimJoy installations are completely strap free!
An individual tube design allows roofs to breathe, preventing moisture buildup and virtually eliminating wind loads. Furthermore, each panel contains a mounting sled every twelve inches down the length of the panel. These sleds prevent panel distortion and riser tube abrasion over time while also adding strength to the unit.
Maximum Efficiency + Longer Operating Life
Its All About Flow!
SwimJoy features an open flow design with each and every individual tube opening directly into the header, increasing flow and virtually eliminating backpressure, saving wear and tear on your pool pump.
An individual tube design allows riser tubes to expand and contract independently; eliminating cracks and leaks due to wear and tear from thermal expansion and contraction. Low head-loss riser tubes eliminate high head pressures, maximize efficiency, and protect against clogging. The round design also captures more heat.
SwimJoy's unique square header shape maximizes flow and increases efficiency. Headers and risers are molded together forming one solid piece, eliminating seams and welds that can crack with age and stress. This produces the strongest possible connection and ensures a low maintenance system.
The Industries
Best Method
for Connecting Panels & Piping!
Patented panel clamps eliminate rubber hoses and metal clamps that require regular rooftop maintenance and replacement, eliminating hassles and saving time and money. Panel clamps also allow the panels to be mounted closer together for a more efficient and attractive system.
A Global Leader in Solar Pool Heating System Design
Manufactured by Magen Eco Energy
SwimJoy is built and designed by Magen Eco Energy, one of the most renown solar pool heating manufacturers in the world. Magen provides both residential and commercial solar solutions to countless swimming pools across the globe.
Industry Leading Product Protection
SwimJoy solar pool heating panels are protected by an industry leading 12-year limited warranty plus a bonus lifetime limited warranty that includes freeze protection; the longest - most comprehensive warranty in the industry.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Many options exist for heating your swimming pool either with or without solar. SwimJoy provides homeowners with a solution they can rely on without needing to compromise in one category to achieve another. SwimJoy won't heat your pool at night or during harsh winter conditions, however it will provide among the highest quality results in the industry with one of the world's most trusted names behind it. You really can rest assured with SwimJoy.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS:
NSF-50: Ensures the safety and performance of its products when used for public schools, spas, and recreational water facilities.
ISO 9001: Quality Management Standards.
ISO 14001: Environmental protection by the International Organization for Standardization.
SRCC OG-100: Certified for safety, durability, and performance by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation.
SRCC OG-400: The most current standard; this certification is a mark of quality, safety, durability and proper integration with pool designs and plumbing systems.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
EACH DIY KIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO:
Install the selected number of solar panels in a single row.
Mount each solar panel to your preferred installation surface (roof or rack).
Make water connections to and from each panel.
Make water connections to the systems’ supply and return plumbing lines.
The pipe adapters connecting the system piping to the panels are high temperate CPVC
.
Contains the parts necessary to aid in gravity drainage of the panels and piping.
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH DIY KIT
Panel Kit:
Contains the parts necessary for installing a solar pool panel to a supporting surface and making water connections from one panel to another. One (1) panel kit is included for each solar panel.
Each Panel Kit contains;
(2) Mounting Pad, Top Header
(2) Mounting Pad, Bottom Header
(2) PPC, Panel Clamp Assembly
Row Kit:
Contains the parts necessary for making water connections from a row of solar pool heating panels to the systems supply and return plumbing lines. One (1) row kit is included for each system.
Each Row Kit contains;
(2) PPC, Panel Clamp Assembly
(2) End Cap
(2) Pipe Connector, CPVC
Vacuum Relief Valve Attachment Set:
Contains the parts necessary to aid in gravity drainage of the panels and piping. One (1) set is included for each system.
Each Vacuum Relief Valve Attachment Set contains
;
(1) Vacuum Relief Valve, 3/4" MPT
(1) Reducer Bushing, Spigot X FPT, 2" X 0.75"
(1) PVC Pipe Fitting, Tee, Slip X Slip X Slip, White, 2"
**
DISCLAIMER
**
Due to the extreme costs in provided free shipping to these oversized packages, we are not able to facilitate free returns. Any item returned for a discretionary reason (when the reason for return is not the result of an error by eBay or Solar Pool Supply), a 20% restocking fee will be applied to the refund.
Please verify you have selected the correct size before processing your order.
WHAT SIZE SYSTEM DO I NEED?
Step 1 - Overview
A few different variables should be considered when selecting a solar pool heating system to match your swimming pool. The primary factors are; your location (climate), pool size (surface area), and heating goals (how long your looking to extend your swimming season).
Understanding exactly what your goals are will help determine how many panels you need and which system to ultimately select. Solar pool heaters are available in a couple different types, each with its own advantages and "ideal fit".
Because solar pool heating systems are dependent on weather and sunlight, these figures can only be used as an estimation, they cannot be guaranteed.
Step 2 - Measure Your Swimming Pool
Solar pool heating systems are sized based on the
surface area
of your swimming pool, rather than its volume. This is because the primary source of heat loss occurs through evaporation at the surface.
If you have a geometrically shaped pool, this calculation is quite easy. If however, your swimming pool is a "freeform" shape, or a "kidney" shape, this calculation can be a bit more difficult.
*For pools matching this second classification, see our step-by-step instructions for using Google Maps to measure your pool (Step 2B).
Formulas for Geometrically Shaped Pools
·
Circular:
πr²
(radius being half the diameter of your pool, π=3.14)
·
Rectangular:
L x W
(length x width)
Step 3 - Calculate Solar Coverage, "Offset"
Generally speaking, solar pool heating systems are sized anywhere between 50%-100% of a swimming pools total surface area. IE: “50% offset” means you are matching 50% of your pool’s surface area to the total surface area of all your solar panels.
If your pool has a total surface area of 400 square feet, 50% offset means you will need a total of 200 square feet of solar panels to heat it.
*As a reference; a single 4'x12.5' solar panel has a surface area of 50 square feet, so a system with (4) 4'x12.5' solar panels has a total surface area of 200 square feet.
3-4 Month Swimming Season
: If you are only looking to add some additional heating during the summer months (3-4 months of warm swimming pool temperatures), 50% offset should be sufficient.
4-6 Month Swimming Season
: If you are looking to heat your pool into the shoulder months (4-6 month swimming season), you will want to aim in the 60-80% range.
8-10 Month Swimming Season
: If you are looking for a full spring-fall season extension (8-10 month swimming season), you will want to aim for 85%-100% offset.
Step 4 - Climate Considerations
When it comes to location (climate), you will want to consider how cold/long your winter months are. Solar systems only work when the sun is out and shinning, they also need to be winterized (drained & isolated) for the winter months when temperatures drop below 42 degrees. They also need to be isolated when pools are shut down for the winter.
For this reason, not all climate zones are capable of achieving a full spring through fall season extension. If you live in one of these colder climates, you will not be able to run your solar heater during these cold months when temperatures drop near freezing or below. If you are only able to keep your system running for 4-6 months a year, 50%-80% offset will be more than sufficient.
Step 5 - Optimizing Efficiency
Other factors to consider are what direction the panels will be facing, how they are plumbed, and the amount of sun exposure each day. Solar pool heating systems will perform at optimal performance when the system is facing south, plumbed in parallel (if possible; to achieve a higher flow rate), and the system has full exposure during the day.
If the panels are installed on a ground structure (ground rack), you will want a solid substrate beneath the panels to keep any wind from passing through the riser tubes (reduces wind load on the panels & restricts heat loss). Also, be sure the system is never installed at a pitch greater than 45 degrees (the angle the sunlight hits the panels does make a difference; efficiency nearly drops off the map once the pitch exceeds this maximum).
*Step 2B - Measuring Your Pool w/ Google Maps
How to Size Your
Swimming
Pool with Google Maps:
Go to Google Maps
Type your address into the search bar and hit enter.
Click the small image labeled “Satellite” in the lower left-hand corner of the map.
Zoom into your address with either the mouse wheel or the (+/-) buttons located in the lower right-hand corner.
Right-click on any portion of the border of your pool.
Click “Measure distance”.
Continue to click on multiple points, essentially creating an outline of the diameter of your pool, clicking every time the direction changes (you’re essentially creating an outline around the pool with each click of the mouse).
To Edit Your Selection
: You can move a selected point by clicking on the node, holding the mouse button, and moving it to the desired location.
You can also erase and start over by right clicking anywhere on the screen and hitting “clear measurement”.
Once you have gotten all the way around your pool, make a final click on the very first point you made, thus completing the border. When you make this final click, the bottom of your screen will show the “total area” of your pool. This is the surface area that will be used to calculate what size system you need.
Google Maps Example Pool Measurement
This tool also works well for measuring available roof space.
(Satellite imaging provides pretty accurate measurements; however, they are not always 100% accurate and roof measurements should always be double checked by hand if possible).
ABOUT US
Our mission is to provide an outstanding customer experience from start to finish. Our staff of dedicated experts provide advanced design and layout services to make your DIY install hassle-free. Our main objective is to provide the best performing system for your unique requirements and needs, and save you thousands in the process. We offer a full selection of the industries leading brands, each providing a perfect fit for virtually any climate, roof style or installation requirement. We are here to help, providing industry leading customer service and support every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on maintaining one of the most knowledge staffs in the industry and are here to assist with any questions you have.
When you purchase from Solar Pool Supply, you
receive
a lifetime connection with one of the most talented, knowledgeable solar pool heating customer support staff's in the country.
Here is a list of a few of the items we provide to our customers on a daily basis;
Free technical support from a professional installer, capable of walking you through ANY aspect of your installation - we are here for the long haul, whether its during your install, or years later.
Advanced design and layout services. Want to make sure your system is optimized for your climate, roof & heating goals?
Let us Help!
Plumbing design & tie-in assistance.
Design & performance optimization.
Balancing flow rates.
Pump sizing & speed considerations.
Multiple bank systems.
Ground rack designs.
Metal roofs, tile roofs, pergolas, ext.
Achieving proper automatic gravity drainage.
Winterizing systems in cold weather climates.
Automation units, heat pumps, ext.
ANYTHING YOU NEED
, we are here to make your DIY installation
HASSLE-FREE
!
Here at Solar Pool Supply, we are constantly seeking new and inventive ways of pioneering previously untouched challenges in the solar pool heating industry. We began with a renovation of the DIY market by custom packaging the industries leading brands into complete "do it yourself" kits for inground swimming pools. Systems of this caliber had previously only been available to select areas of the country by a professional installer. We have come a long way and have succeeded in making it possible for a homeowner anywhere in the world to have access to these very same systems, all without the need of a contract!
Homeowners nationwide may now purchase premium panels used by the industry's leading contractors and complete the project themselves saving thousands of dollars on the best brands available.
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS:
The items listed below MAY be needed in addition to the items above if you are installing a new system from scratch (do not have a pre-existing solar pool heater),
OR
have specific installation requirements due to available roof spacing (i.e: if you need to split the panels into multiple rows or need to bypass an obstruction like a roof or skylight).
We also have supplemental high-wind add-on kits available for those living in
high-wind/storm climates and need additional mounting security.
Manual Temperature Control Plumbing Kit :
Contains the valve’s necessary for manual temperature control of your solar pool heating system. A 3-port diverter valve is manually adjusted to turn solar on and off. Two isolation valves are used to completely shut off solar for maintenance and winterization (prevents water from entering the solar panels). The check valve is used to prevent water from flowing backwards through your pump & filter. Includes premium Pentair lube-free valve’s, 2″-2.5″ CPVC.
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E
ach manual temperature control plumbing kit contains
;
(1) Pentair 3-Port Solar Valve w/ Drain Down, CPVC, 2″-2.5″
(1) Pentair 2-Port Check Valve, CPVC, 2″-2.5″
(2) Pentair 2-Port Isolation Valve, Positive Seal, CPVC, 2″-2.5″
High-Wind Add-On Panel Kit :
Recommended for installation sites with frequent high-wind or storm weather conditions. Supplemental high-wind panel kits are used in conjunction with standard panel kits to provide the parts necessary to secure each of SwimJoy's 8 mounting rails (4-top & 4-bottom) to the installation surface. Features extra-wide top header mounting pads and additional bottom mounting pads for maximum security. One (1) high-wind add-on panel kit is required for each solar panel in the array.
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Each High-Wind Add-On Panel Kit contains;
(4) Extra-Wide Top Mounting Pads
(2) Bottom Mounting Pads
Row Kit:
Contains the parts necessary for making water connections from a row of solar pool heating panels to the systems supply and return plumbing lines. One (1) row kit is required for each row (bank) of solar pool heating panels in the array.
If you are installing your panels in multiple rows, you will need one row kit per row.
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Each Row Kit contains;
(2) PPC, Panel Clamp Assembly
(2) End Cap
(2) Pipe Connector, CPVC
Row Spacer Kit:
Contains the parts necessary to bypass mounting surface obstructions larger than 6" such as roof vents, skylights and exhaust fans. Allows the connection of PVC pipe between the panels to provide proper clearance of the obstruction. One (1) Row Spacer Kit is required for each split in a row of solar panels.
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Each Row Spacer Kit contains;
(4) Pipe Connector, CPVC
(2) PPC, Panel Clamp Assembly
PVC Pipe Support Bracket
:
Optional component used for supporting feed and return line PVC piping on the roof or other mounting surfaces. Each bracket includes a specialized wedge attachment that allows for the natural expansion and contraction of the pipe as it heats up and cools down. Includes flashing base to support lag bolt attachment to the mounting surface and provide enhanced seal. Also used to create a low-profile, aesthetically pleasing installation.
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REPAIR & REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS:
The items listed below are used if you are replacing old/damaged panels within an existing array, or need to repair damaged or leaking solar panels.
Panel Clamp Assembly :
Patented panel clamp connection design eliminates the need for traditional rubber hose connections that deteriorate over time, requiring regular maintenance and replacement. This low-profile connection style also drastically improves the aesthetics of installations; producing a cleaner, more attractive system.
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Makes header-to-header panel connections without any gap
(panels connect directly next to eachother)
.
Used to make attachments with end caps & pipe connectors.
SwimJoy Solar Panel Repair Tool Kit:
Includes all the necessary tools and plugs to repair SwimJoy solar pool heater panels with damaged riser tubes.
Maintains the uniform appearance of the panel.
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Includes chisel, plug insertion tool
& 12 repair plugs.
(2) plugs are required for each riser tube repair; (1) at the top & (1) at the bottom.
SwimJoy Repair Plugs:
Replacement plug pack, used to repair SwimJoy solar pool heater panels with damaged riser tubes. Maintains the uniform appearance of the panel.
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(2) plugs are required for each riser tube repair; (1) at the top & (1) at the bottom.