Sizing & Location
Sizing Chart
Use the chart on the right for approximate sizing
for your pool using standard 10ft panels. You will need to get approximately one half of the pool
surface area in solar panels for satisfactory solar heat. Thus a 16' x
32' in-ground pool will require seven standard panels (40 sq. ft. per
panel - see chart) to heat a pool of this size.
Minimum area required is 50% of
the pool’s surface.
BEST Formula for panels facing SE – W
20ft x 40ft pool = 800sq feet.
800sq feet x 50% = 400sq feet of solar panels required.
Each GO SOLAR Carton contains 40 sq. feet of solar
panels = 10 cartons required.
GOOD Formula for panels
facing SE –E or W -N W
20ft x 40ft pool = 800sq feet
800sq feet x 60% = 480sq feet of solar panels required.
Each standard GO SOLAR Carton contains 40 sq. feet of solar panels, 4 x 1ft wide x 10ft long.
Choosing a Location
- Solar panels should be placed facing a southeast to west direction for the best heating coverage.
- There should be little or no shade on them between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- It is recommended to install the solar panels on a shingle roof.
- If ground mounted, place on a platform. (A fence is NOT a suitable location for installation.) ...continue to Installation (Steps 5 through 18)