Latitude51 Solar

Are you looking for a perfect way to stay fresh and cool during summer? Of course, taking a refreshing dip in a pool cools you off during hot days. But if you live in Canada or anywhere in Northern USA, a pool seldom gets hot, and you feel like having enough heat on rare heat wave nights. However, most pool owners are concerned about heating the pool during colder nights and are looking for an additional heat source like propane or a natural gas heater. But the cost of heating a pool can significantly affect the investment. Among all pool heating systems, the solar pool heater is considered the most affordable way to heat a pool. It beats the limited applications of traditional solar pool plastic mat heaters. But what are the main limitations of a plastic mat pool heater? Please go through the followings. The system gets affected by wind conditions, and it starts losing its heat energy like a radiator. Direct sunlight condition is necessary for the system operation. The plastic gets b...

The solar collector is a significant aspect of a solar pool heating system . The job of a solar collector is pretty simple. It sits in the sun, absorbs the heat from the solar radiation, and transfers it to where you require. However, if you want to use a solar pool heating kit efficiently, the collectors need to absorb and retain a large volume of sunlight daily. There are indeed two time-tested collectors available, i.e., flat panels and solar evacuated tubes. Understanding the Difference between Evacuated Tubes and Flat Panels – Cost – Cost is the primary consideration between solar evacuated tubes and flat-panel collectors. Solar evacuated tubes can cost around 20%-40% more than flat-panel collectors. When comparing prices, you need to consider cost per BTU capacity and annual performance. In cold climates, evacuated tubes will cost less per BTU.  Location contributes significantly to the cost. In some areas, it may take more or less for one type of collector than the other to...