Solar Pool Heating Testimonials
Florida
Just a quick note to say
how easy it was to install my new solar system
that I purchased from you. I ended up installing
the entire system by myself, it probably took me
a total of only about 18 hours.
The
system was quite large (i.e. 10 - 4x12 panels)
but it definitely works. The first day it was on
it raised the pool temperature from 73 F to 84
F, a couple of days later it was at least 90F.
In the past I have not been able to use my
pool from October to March, but now it appears
that I can use this pool year round. Thanks for
a great system.
R. Voorberg
Maryland
Sorry it has taken me so
long to write to you to express our satisfaction
with the solar heating unit we purchased from
you. It certainly underscores how well it has
worded - we have been operating the system for
four years now and we have never had a
problem... Every representation you made to
us about your system has been borne out by our
experience. A group of 4 of us installed the
entire system in three days - on the fourth day
it was up and running. The difference it has
made is nothing short of remarkable. I cannot
tell you how many people comment on the
difference it has made. It is impossible to
imagine how we operated without the solar
heating panels. We can actually use the pool
until October and could begin in early May which
is much more than we actually expected.
P. Reed, President - Sullivan Heights Swim
Club
California
.... thanks for the great
service. Just a foot note, I got the panel up
this weekend and did a test to see well they
work the weather was partly cloudy and the
outside temp was 71 the incoming water from the
panels was 96. You guys are top-shelf I'm very
impressed with the service and your product.
D. Wrenne
Massachusetts
I installed 2 of your
Vortex 4' x 12' panels in the spring of 2008 and
they work good. Sun in New England can be a rare
commodity at times, but when we get it, the 2
panels plus a solar cover really make a
difference. (see
photo)
S. DeRoy
Florida
My husband installed the
system over Memorial Day week-end. We had a
couple of questions while we were putting the
system but you made yourself available for the
technical support we needed to complete the job
and it was very much appreciated.
It was
a definite pleasant experience to deal with
Solar Direct. Your follow-up with us was
excellent, all questions answered knowledgeably
and professionally, all phone calls promptly
returned. I would highly recommend your company.
We are enjoying the pool with average temp. of
90-93 degrees.
N. Babski
Maine
I bought 7 of the 4x12
solar pool heating panels with the premium
control package. I first built a pressure
treated wood rack based on the excellent
instructions provided by Solar Direct. The
installation that I did myself went very well. I
only had 2 questions about installation and my
emails were responded to very quickly with a
helpful and accurate answer in each case (Thanks
to Frank and Kirk). Our 18x36 ft inground pool
is up at the target 86 degrees most of the time,
with no propane bills to pay. This project will
pay for itself in only 4 years. I’ve enclosed a
few pictures taken during construction. Thanks
again for a great product and service.
S.
Smith
Minnesota
FYI for your info we never had to turn on the back up gas heater this year at all and also have rated a savings of between 400-600.00 per month this year alone - FANTASTIC - Thanks again,
M. Miller
Curacao
I am happy to enjoy a Mini
Pool (Jacuzzi) that was from 77 – 104 degrees, 8
hours pomp running with pool cover. It was very
easy to install, it took me only 2 days. The
Support by mail & phone, of Chris Biczynski was
excellent. Thank you Chris I will recommend it
to everyone, it’s great (see
photo) Thanks for a great system.
W.
Rozier
Maine
This is a one year
follow-up. We love our solar warmed pool. Pool
temp about 88 degrees and haven’t touched the
propane button once. We have used our pool more
this year alone then the previous eight years
combined. Thanks again.
M. Straubel
Florida
Installation was completed
in short order and we are happily enjoying a
very warm pool. It took 2 old men 2 days to
complete the roof installation and another day
to complete the plumbing. The pool stays at
almost a constant temp. I am very pleased with
the product and it is the envy of the
neighborhood.
R. Valentine
Florida
Wishing you and yours the
best in this new year. As for last year, I
personally did not fare well from hurricane
Wilma. In particular, most of my roof shingles
were lost and I shall require a new roof.
However, it may be pleasing for you to note that
the one part of my roof that remain protected
was that portion covered by your solar panels.
They remained fastened and unflinching
throughout the storm, and apparently saved the
roof shingles below. Indeed, unlike every other
area of my roof that sustained damage and which
consequently allowed the leaking of rain water
leading to internal damage, the solar panel
section remained water tight.
M. Shore
Kentucky
I purchased the Vortex
solar panels from you 2 years ago, mounted them
on the roof of my indoor pool, and absolutely
love them. They work great!
Here is the
photo of the solar panels installed on my pool
house. This system has kept my 18 x36 pool
within 4 to 5 degrees of the outside air
temperature just like you promised. I haven't
spent a dime on fuel to heat the water in my
pool in 2 years. The only maintenance has been
an occasional re-tightening of the hose clamps
between panels. Thanks for helping me get up and
running.
J. Brinkerhoff
Maryland
Wanted to thank you for a
very easy and seamless installation of this
system It is up and running and I'm pleased to
tell you that The temp is up to 86 already. I
have had many inquires as to where we purchased
the system and how nice it looks on the roof,
I'm pleased to give them the info from your
company. Thank you again it was a pleasure
doing business with you.
D. Redman
Florida
Dale, I rather think I
forgot to make the main point - my clients
relatives/friends who are at the site are very
happy with the pool heating system post startup
- a week ago it was chilly - now it is
wonderful!
A. Davis
Florida
I want to thank you for
your quick and efficient action in helping me
with the warranty issue of my panel. You were so
helpful and explained the system in clear terms
step-by-step. I am so happy that I have a source
for solar equipment that makes it easy to do
business with. The products are quality as are
the people behind them - top quality! Appreciate
your friendly manner and assistance -
H.
DeLashmutt
Florida
Thank you for sending your
employee Frank to install the solar panels for
us. He did a great job. We only wish that the
rest of our hurricane damage repairs were done
in such a professional manor. Also, thank you
for not ripping us off. Sincerely,
B.
Zalenski
Maryland
The system works
absolutely great. Pool is up to 92 degrees
(37,000 gallons)! My system pressure has dropped
from 28 psi (1.5" plumbing with old Hayward
chlorinator) to 20 psi (2" plumbing with Pentair
chlorinator). Flow had obviously increased as
well. No leaks and I am very, very happy with
the system quality and operation. Very good call
on replacing the plumbing... I am very glad I
listened to you. Thanks for the excellent
communication, guidance, and technical support.
G. Chappie
Minnesota
I wanted to give the
system a few weeks of running before I sent this
to you. I could not be any happier than I
am with the solar kit. Once we finally started
getting some sun, the pool got up to temperature
fairly quickly. I have even determined that
above 86° is too warm for us, even up here in
Minnesota. I really was leery about doing this
myself, but thanks to you and your team, and the
great support, it is functioning just like you
said it would. Because we tend to want to start
up the pool and get it to swimming temperature
immediately, I believe my solar system will pay
for itself completely in two seasons.
If
you ever have anyone close to me who's thinking
of installing one of your kits, I would love to
show off the system! Thanks again for all
your help,
J. Powell
Florida
Recently I purchased a
solar pool heat system, a pool cover and a
roller through your internet sales. I installed
the system (8 panels on two different roof
surfaces) with the help of 3 friends. It took us
about 6 hours to complete the installation,
assemble the roller, and trim the cover. I had
previously downloaded the installation
instructions and had studied them thoroughly.
The installation was very simple do to the
quality of the system, the accuracy of the
instructions, and the completeness of the deluxe
kit and the split kit.
I checked the
water temperature before opening the valve to
"turn on" the solar heat system. It was 73
degrees. Exactly one week later, the temperature
is now 90 degrees. I thoroughly researched solar
pool heat before deciding on your system, and I
am very pleased with the results. You can count
me as a completely satisfied customer. I have
"showed off" my system to all my neighbors with
pools, and anticipate helping some of them
install your products in the near future.
M. Lamb
Arizona
Just wanted to drop you a
note regarding my recently filled order for a
pool heating system. I finished installing the
system yesterday and am quite pleased. I order a
lot of products from catalogs and via the
internet and, although the items typically end
up OK, I rarely get everything I asked for,
especially when the item is some form of kit. I
do a lot of woodworking, and many of the
"put-it-together-yourself" kits lack sufficient
fasteners or worse.
I am quite impressed
with both the ease of installation of your
product and the fact that the kit was so
complete. Before opening all the boxes, I made a
list of all the pieces and parts (PVC fittings)
I thought I would need to buy before starting
the install. I was pleasantly surprised that all
of them were in the boxes you shipped.
Your instructions for installation are well
written and easy to follow. I had no trouble
getting everything up and running and after
reading them. Overall, your product gets high
marks from me.
M. Jackson
New York
I never write letters like
this but wanted to tell you how great your
product is. I live in the Northeast and had
reservations on how well a solar pool heating
system would work. I am more then satisfied with
the kit I bought from your company. My 20 x 40
pool was opened at 66 degrees and in about a
week I had it up to 78 degrees. In less than two
weeks I had the pool in the 80's. This was in
the beginning of the season when the sun and air
temperatures were still mild.
The
greatest thing about the solar panels is that
they have extended our season by two extra
months. The pool is no longer cold and we are
even swimming at night because of the warmer
temperatures. Our friends are envious because
they bought propane and electrical heaters and
can't afford to run them with the sky rocketing
prices for fuel and electricity.
The
installation was a snap and only took me a
weekend to complete. My pump handled the run
without any problems and with very little loss
of water flow from the returns. I appreciate
only the help your technicians provided me
during the installation phase. I never waited
more then 20 seconds for a tech person and he
answered all my questions in a friendly
professional manner. KUDOS!!
F. Parisi
Florida
Last week I contacted
Solar Direct and was helped by Dan to size and
select your Premium In ground Solar Heating
System. Dan was extremely knowledgeable and my
order was completed in just a few minutes.
I ordered (6) 12’x4’ with a combo #4 heating
control. The entire order arrived at my door on
Friday (12 March). With the help of one man, the
system was installed in two days (a total of
13-hours work).
I was upgrading from a
previous system which time and again failed
(Fafco). To install the new system I had to
enlarge my current panel bracket and add only
7-foot of new piping.
The controller was
a bit tricky. And I say that as a well-seasoned
electrical qualified person. I install
sophisticated fire alarm and HVAC systems. There
needs to be a simpler description for wiring the
controller. None-the-less I got it right the
first time and I’m amazed at how superior the
panels are over my previous. My new set-up is 50
sqft larger yet my pressure drop is less than
half what it was before. What a strain off my
circulating pump.
I’m really impressed
with the system and my neighbor is contemplating
ordering a set as well. Have a great summer, as
I will in my nice Solar Direct heated pool.
Sincerely,
V. Jones