Re: Is Solar still cost efficient in Ontario?
Yes that is snow in the picture but that is not my installation but a picture from the manufacturer.
These particular panels are capable of heating water even in winter.
Here is a picture of my panels.
I measured the current draw with an Amprobe and got 9.1 Amps
9.1Amps * 120Volts = 1092W or 1.1KW
So this means that it will cost 11 ¢ per hour to run my pump.
It takes my solar heaters eight hours to raise the pool temp from
26C to 30C, so that will only cost me less than a dollar.
I am now satisfied that my solar panels, in terms of dollar value compared
to gas are unbeatable.
Last edited by BigSplash; 06-08-2011 at 08:18 PM.
I.G. Vinyl Pool 12' by 24' approx 10,000 gal, Hayward Sand Filter, 3/4 HP Hayward Super Pump, Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Generator, T-15 Cell.
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