Solar Pool Hearing
Swim longer. Pay nothing to run it.
Trusted Since 1989
High Quality Solar Pool Heating
Extend your swimming season by months – naturally.
No running costs once installed
Virtually maintenance-free
Expert installation in one day (typically a few hours)
Modular panels — add more later if needed
35+ Years Experience
Made for SA Conditions
Fast Installation
Quality + Warranty Backed
How It Works
How Solar Pool Heating Works
Water is pumped from your pool through channels in the solar panels. The panels absorb heat from the sun and transfer that heat to the water as it flows through—then the warmed water returns to your pool.
What Is a Fully Wetted Panel?
Solco’s fully wetted design has water channels throughout the panel with no gaps—maximising heat transfer and efficiency.
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UV Stabilised polypropylene sheet
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Water flows inside 5mm channels
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Heated water flows into 50mm manifold pipe
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Gapeless channels for maximum heat transfer
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UV Stabilised thermal welding
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UV Stabilised polpropylene manifold
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Standared Solco solar panel 3m x 1.35m
Why Us?
Here are some reasons to consider using solco solar to heat your pool:
- Solco’s fully wetted pool heating panels have proven for many years that they outlast and outperform other types of pool heating systems.
- With a Solco Solar fully wetted pool heating system installed, your swimming season could be increased by another 6 months
- Solco is as concerned about aesthetics as you are – We put a high priority on keeping the installation workmanship and quality at the highest level possible.
- Our qualified installation technicians take only a few hours to install an average pool heating system and could have you swimming in comfort in virtually no time.
- Solco’s Fully Wetted solar pool heating panels are guaranteed to work, to last and give you value for money.
- Solco’s fully wetted solar pool heating panels are Modular – meaning you can add panels after the installation.
- Solco’s panels are manufactured in South Africa
- Solco uses materials produced by SABS ISO 9001 compliant companies.
- Manufactured from UV Stabilised Polypropylene, for intense use in the sun.
- The material is resistant to chemicals, normal hail and frost.
- Solco’s panels can heat Jacuzzis to Olympic size pools.
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FAQ’s
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Solco’s design is very simplistic. There are no moving parts and no maintenance is required. The panels are “hollow” on the inside. Water is pumped via the pool pump through the “channels” in the panels. The panels absorb heat from the sun and transfer the heat into water as it flows through the panels.
A Solco Fully wetted pool heating panel is a fresh new look at heating swimming pools, yet our CoruSol© design is proven over decades to deliver astonishing results.
Solco’s Fully Wetted panels have no gaps between water channels. The water channels are inside the panels.
Each panel works like a giant heat producing assembly line. As water flows through each panel, heat captured from the sun, is transferred from one channel to the next in a smooth motion, giving you heated water so comfortable, your pool will be begging you to swim.
Depending on the difficulty – Ie: Trenches, paving, roof height an average installation can vary anywhere from 3-7 hours. Normally an installation is done in one day.
Depending on the weather the average pool with a SOLCO SOLAR pool heating system takes between 3-5 days to reach optimum comfort levels.
REMEMBER, Solco Solar uses “FULLY WETTED” Solar panels – so the ratio is apporximately 1 panel for evey 10,000 to 12,000 liters of water.
The following table should help you to gauge approximately how many SOLID FULLY WETTED PANELS are required to get the pool comfortable. (we do recommend calling us for a free consultation)
| Pool Size | Volume | Panels |
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| 3 x 5 | 22,500 | 2 |
| 4 x 6 | 36,000 | 3 |
| 4 x 8 | 48,000 | 4 |
| 5 x 8 | 60,000 | 5 |
| 5 x 9 | 67,000 | 6 |
| 5 x 10 | 75,000 | 7 |
Yes, we supply you with the following when you purchase a DIY pool heating system
Solco Superheat Panels
The system pack (clamps, connectors, glue, PVC fittings, roof strapping, valves….etc)
Piping, if required
The majority of pumps are strong enough to cope with the extra pressure of a solar pool heating system. There may be cases when Solco will recommend an upgrade of the current pump. This can be established by one of our consultants.
The majority of pumps are strong enough to cope with the extra pressure of a solar pool heating system. There may be cases when Solco will recommend an upgrade of the current pump. This can be established by one of our consultants.
Solco’s solar pool heating panels are made from Polyproylene, SOLCO can fit panels on THATCH, CONCRETE, METAL, TILE, SLATE, SHINGLES and just about most other surfaces.
Because Solco has been installing pool heating systems for over 25 years, we are able to base our water heating solutions on experience as well as technical know-how. A SOLCO pool heating system has no moving parts and is designed to do only one thing – HEAT WATER. If, however you wish to increase the temperature of the water, there a two ways of achieving this:
Simply adding more panels to the existing system – it is best to consult with one of our representatives when you decide to increase the water temperature.
Installing a pool blanket – generally this is the route to go if there is no roof space of it the thermal loss during the evening is greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
Solco’s panels are designed to work without any external aid to compensate for inefficiency, but there may be cases where this is necessary. A pool cover does however, save on the use of chemicals as well as aid in the retention of heat during the evening.
Where We Work
Service Areas
Solco services both Gauteng and Kwazulu Natal’s South Coast
Gauteng
South Coast, KZN
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