We initially had Doug and his team install solar and upgrade our pool equipment in June 2016. The results were outstanding! The pool is warm early in the year and stays that way all summer and into the fall. We are also able to heat it to a very comfortable 85+° if we want without any additional cost so that our young grandchildren can swim comfortably. As a result, we use the pool substantially more than we did before- it's warmer and we don't have to remove a solar cover.
Last fall Doug called to let me know he was plumbing the solar panels slightly different now and it saves a significant amount of energy/electrical cost as the pool pump can run at much lower RPM to warm the pool. Not a big effort and cost was insignificant so we did it. ( He split the panels into 2 banks and runs them in series so the water is heated twice so less water pumped onto the roof/panels and water into pool is warmer. He is now doing this on all his installs) We are now running the solar at 2,000 RPM vs 2,600 before-significant energy savings. Just turned the solar on for the year only 4 days ago (still in April) and water is already about 80°!
Doug is incredibly knowledgeable and is willing to spend the time you need to understand everything he and his team do before they start. Although he programs the system as part of the install, he is still my go to person to call when I have a question or want to change something. Very patient and always responsive. His team is also reliable, courteous and their project site is clean.
Installing solar for your pool can be a big investment, but I highly recommend Doug and his team. You will love the result and will use your pool more often while significantly lowering the annual energy cost! read more