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can I connect my pool pump to a solar panel?

what size would the panel be/ I live in the caribbean so plenty of sun!

http://www.jandy.com/html/products/heatpumps/ae2500.php

i only have one heater
what size would the panel be/ I live in the caribbean so plenty of sun!

http://www.jandy.com/html/products/heatpumps/ae2500.php

i only have one heater which is deatailed with the above link in case anyone can help with the spec!

I don't need to tell you that electricity is extremely expensive in the Caribbean, and the sun is plentiful, so solar may be a cost effective solution for you. I have several customers in the islands who have solar pool pumping and Solar Pool Heating.

You have a couple of options. If you already have a pump, you could find out how many watt hours (wh) it uses a day. To do that, figure out how many watts the pump uses, and how many hours a day it is on. Watts times hours equals watt hours, and that is how the electric companies charge us, how many wh, or kwh (thousand watt hours) a month. (1 horsepower is equal to about 750W, running for 6 hours would be 3900 wh, or 3.9kwh). Once you know how much power your pump uses, you can install enough solar panels and an inverter to generate that amount of power, thus offsetting what it uses.

Another option is to replace your existing pump with a more efficient solar powered pool pump. It would only run when the sun is shining, but that's pretty much when your existing pump runs too. Depending on the size of your pool, the whole package with pump and solar panels is about $5000. Do the math to see how much you are paying for electricity now, and see if it is worth it. http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Pool-Heaters-and-Pumps/Solar-Pool-Pumps/Lorentz-Solar-Pool-Pump-with-PS600-Controller/p5827/

Your question also said you are using a heater. You can reduce or eliminate that need with solar pool heating. The pump pumps the water from the pool through the collectors, generally installed on your roof, and then back into the pool. The sun heats the water as it is traveling along your roof, just like leaving a hose out in the sun. You size the system based on the square feet of pool area. http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Pool-Heaters-and-Pumps/Unglazed-Solar-Pool-Heating/Guardian-Solar-Pool-Heating/Leveredge-Guardian-Pool-Heating-Package-400-SqFt/p7353/.

Sun Ray Solar Pool Pump Panels

Summer Escapes 24-Foot Solar Cover for Round Pool $69.99 Help keep your pool warmer with the Summer Escapes 24' Solar Cover for Round Pool solar cover. This pool solar cover helps keep debris out of the pool while warming the water with the heat from the sun. Fits a 24' diameter pool.

Summer Escapes 20-Foot Solar Cover for Round Pool $59.99 Help keep your pool warmer with the Summer Escapes 20' Solar Cover for Round Pool solar cover. This pool solar cover helps keep debris out of the pool while warming the water with the heat from the sun. Fits a 20' diameter pool.

Summer Escapes 15-Foot Solar Cover for Round Pool $39.99 Help keep your pool warmer with the Summer Escapes 15' Solar Cover for Round Pool solar cover. This pool solar cover helps keep debris out of the pool while warming the water with the heat from the sun. Fits a 15' diameter pool.

Summer Escapes 10-Foot Solar Cover for Rectangle Pool $17.99 Help keep your pool warmer with the Summer Escapes 10' Solar Cover for Rectangle Pool solar cover. This pool solar cover helps keep debris out of the pool while warming the water with the heat from the sun. Fits family pools 10' x 6'.

ProSeries Pool Solar Heat Mat $69.99 Now you can use the sun's energy to heat your pool up to 10% warmer with the ProSeries Pool Solar Heat Mat. This heat mat works best on 15' pool or smaller, but you can add additional mats easily for increased water volume on larger pools.

Active Solar $71.7 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Active solar technologies are employed to convert solar energy into usable light, heat, cause air movement for ventilation or cooling, or store heat for future use. Active solar uses electrical or mechanical equipment, such as pumps and fans, to increase the usable heat in a system. Solar energy collection and utilization systems that do not use external energy, like a solar chimney, are classified as passive solar technologies. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 84 Publication Date: 2010/12/27 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.20 inches

Natures Foundry NFZSKACDC1 2AC/DC Adapter for Solar Pumps $22.48 AC/DC Adapter for Solar Pumps. Dimensions: 2 H x 2 W x 2 L. Country of Origin China. Satisfaction ensured. With true enhanced performance. Ensures you have the latest options with today s products. Durability and functionality exceeds any other brands.

Floating Lily Solar Pond Fountain $49.95 This unique floating solar pond fountain can be used in any pond or pool without electricity. Using state of the art solar panel and

Outdoor Solar Solutions ZSPUMP3 Replacement Pump for solar pump kit ZSK0600 $82.01 Replacement pumps are available for all OSS solar pump kits. These pumps all come with dry run protection. This new technology senses when water is low and turns the pump off automatically preventing damage to your pump.

Plain Bearing Bronze Pumps Packing For 4560/4590/4622 $17.94 Plain Bearing Bronze Pumps Packing For 4560/4590/4622 Marinco PowerVent 3000 - 24HR 4" S.S. SOLAR POWERVENT 3002

Aquabot Pool Rover Pool Cleaner $399 Our standard automatic above ground pool cleaner. Operates independent of main filter. Works without hoses hookups booster pumps or suction lines. Place it in the water plug it in push a button and voila! For In Ground Or Above Ground Pools.

Eco Friendly Swimming Pool and Solar Panels in Back, Residential Home, Near Ahmedabad, Gujarat $19.99 John Henry Claude Wilson Eco Friendly Swimming Pool and Solar Panels in Back, Residential Home, Near Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Photographic Print

Sunsolar Energy Technologies SG966 Sungrabber AboveGround ByPass Kit $34.58 Sungrabber Solar Swimming Pool Heaters harnass the suns infinite energy to heat your swimming pool Sungrabber Solar Heaters for swimming pools will reduce both your heating and electricity use. Benefits Solar Pool Heaters Raise water temperatures by 10 degrees or more Gives you a longer swim season Solar Pool Heaters Dramatically reduces pool heating costs Works with most existing pool pumps Helps protect you from rising energy costs by using free renewable solar energy from the sun to heat your swimming pool water Solar Pool Heaters. Includes parts to control flow of water to panel(s).

Solar Palmeiras $125.85 Solar Palmeiras is located on the beach in Oeiras, close to Oeiras Parque and National Stadium. Other points of interest are Queluz National Palace and Hospital Santa Cruz. Hotel Features. Solar Palmeiras's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available. A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. This 3.5 star property offers a meeting/conference room and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Oeiras property has 550 square feet of event space. Concierge services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Complimentary guest parking is limited, and available on a first come, first served basis. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 34 air conditioned guestrooms at Solar Palmeiras feature minibars and safes. Televisions have cable channels. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day (maximum EUR 50 per stay)Late check out fee: EUR 50Fee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day (maximum EUR 50 per stay)Late check out fee: EUR 50Fee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: EUR 5 per day (rates may vary)Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Sunsolar Energy Technologies SOLARWL Solar Water Lilly $37.18 The Sunsolar Water Lilly is a solar powered light for your swimming pool or garden. It is 100 solar powered and 100 waterproof. Changes color and comes with a pole for alternate placement in your garden pathway or anywhere you like it.

Solar $124.99 Solar - Wall Mural

Outdoor Solar Solutions ZSPUMP1 Replacement Pump for pump kit ZSK045 ZSK0100 $41.85 Replacement pumps are available for all OSS solar pump kits. These pumps all come with dry run protection. This new technology senses when water is low and turns the pump off automatically preventing damage to your pump.

Outdoor Solar Solutions ZSPUMP2 Replacement Pump for pump kit ZSK0200 ZSK0500 $55.35 Replacement pumps are available for all OSS solar pump kits. These pumps all come with dry run protection. This new technology senses when water is low and turns the pump off automatically preventing damage to your pump.

Summer Escapes Pool Filter Cartrdige - 2 Pack $6.99 Filter your pool water with the Summer Escapes Pool Filter Cartridge - 2 Pack for your RP600 pump. Recommended replacement every 2 to 3 weeks dependent on use. Works with pumps requiring a D size cartridge.

ProSeries UV Pool Sanitizing System $149.99 The ProSeries UV Pool Sanitizing System uses the UV lighting to purify your pool water. Now you can control even those chlorine-resistant microorganisms in your pool such as E. Coli Bacteria, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium, all while reducing the need for more chemical treatment to the water. This pool sanitizer system works with most standard pumps and filter systems in the market place. It's a great eco-friendly sanitizing solution.

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 12' x 24' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $79.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 12' x 24' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 16' x 24' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $98.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 16' x 24' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 16' x 32' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $130.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 16' x 32' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 18' x 36' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $161.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 18' x 36' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 20' x 40' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $188.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 20' x 40' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 20' x 44' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $208.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 20' x 44' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!

Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 24' x 40' Rectangular In-Ground Pools $225.95 Warm up your in-ground pool with the Blue Wave Solar Blanket for 24' x 40' Rectangular In-Ground Pools! This durable solar blanket is 12-mil thick and warms up your pool by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit! Transparent blue to allow maximum heat and U.V. protected to last under the most intense sunlight, this solar pool cover is loaded with thermal bubbles that retains heat at night and on cool cloudy days. With the solar-heated water the Blue Wave Solar Blanket provides, swimming at night and on cooler days becomes a warm and enjoyable experience!