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Q: Can I use SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems to Heat my Pool or Spa?
Yes. In fact, Pool Heating is considered one of the most affordable, efficient and cost-effective uses of Solar Hot Water Systems today. Heating a pool or spa can require a significant amount of propane, natural gas or electricity, and as energy prices continue to rise, it is becoming a more and more unneccesary and unaffordable expense. However, a heated pool often provides the benefit of being to swim earlier in the spring and later in the fall in all locations, and even all year round in some locations.

Q: What SunMaxx Collectors do I use to Heat my Pool?
SunMaxx Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors and Flat Plate Solar Collectors are well-suited for Solar Pool/Spa Heating applicaitons. Additionally, SunMaxx carries FAFCO Solar Pool Heaters, which are a very low-cost poly-bag Solar Collector desgined for heating swimming pools in warmer, southern climates. Also, SunMaxx has a number of Pre-Packaged Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Spa Heaters that use SunMaxx Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors. Any of these options are a great choice for residential pools (though Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors should be used in Northern Climates), but for larger Municipal and Commercial Pools, SunMaxx recommends you contact a sales representative to size and design our large scale Solar Pool Heating System.

Q: What do I Heat my Pool/Spa with Now?
Most people heat their Pools/Spas with a variety of different fuel sources. The most common fuel sources include:

• Heating Oil
• Propane
• Natural Gas
• Wood

The problem is that these fossil fuels are extremely dirty and bad for the environment. And, additionally, they are becoming extremely expensive, especially with the credit crunch that many Americans are facing today.

Q: What Components are needed for a SunMaxx Solar Pool Heating System?
As with any other SunMaxx Solar Hot Water System there are a number of key components that are required for a SunMaxx Solar Pool Heater to work efficiently and properly. These components include:

• Solar Collectors
• Solar Loop Circulator Pump
• Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger (Closed-Loop Systems only)
• Automatic Controller
• Actuator and 3-Way Valve
• Your Existing Pool System: Timer, Pump, Filter, etc
• Other Basic Plumbing Hardware: Pipes, Joints, Valves, Gauges, etc

Q: Why Should I use a SunMaxx Solar Hot Water System for my Pool or Spa Heating?
There are many important reasons that you should use a SunMaxx Solar Hot Water System. These include:

• SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems are good for environment, and will help maintain a healthy earth for generations to come
• SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems are extremely affordable, and priced hundreds of dollars lower than national competitors
• SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems can save your hundreds, or thousands, of dollars every year
• SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems are extremely efficient and cost-effective - generally our systems pay for themselves in 5-6 years OR LESS
• You are already paying for a Solar Hot Water System - and will continue to do so - by paying a monthly hot water bill to your utility company or heating fuel provider - without any possibility of a payback
• SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems are SRCC Certified and Qualify for all major Federal and State Solar Incentives and Tax Credits