We suggest that you have the pool heating on from Mid-October through Mid-May at a cost of ?75/$150 per week.

Pool heating is recommended but not compulsory, for stays between October & March however it can be ordered for any month of your choice and should be requested on the Booking Form - there is a 4 day minimum period for pool heating.

Many households in the Western Cape enjoy solar heated swimming pools. Solar pool heating is the largest use of solar energy in the world today, for many good reasons. The initial capital outlay of a solar pool heating system saves you 50% of a conventional heating system ie. Heat pumps, not to mention running costs. A solar heated swimming pool is extremely reliable, safe and durable year after year. These systems are not subject to the common downfall of conventional systems for example;

A pool heating audit is a computerized report that your dealer can obtain for you. It will analyze your pool and advise you as to the optimum heat pump to use. Based on the weather data available for your local city, or the nearest city to you, the report will give you the approximate monthly cost of heating your pool with an AquaCal heat pump and also the cost of using fossil fuel heaters. Ask us for this free heating audit.

As a rough guide pool heating is recommended from the end of September until the end of April. Reduced price summer heating can also be provided.

Pool heating is FREE for all bookings during the recommended period - October to April. If required outside that period, a charge may be made. Once pool heat is preset to the desired temperature for the property it cannot be adjusted. Please note that, in extreme weather conditions (below 55F) the electrically heated pools will not operate. While we take every precaution to ensure that pools are heated as specified, weather conditions may (rarely) affect the temperature of the pool.

The initial capital outlay for an electric heat pump is generally double the cost of a solar heating system. Over and above that, it requires electricity to operate. The unit also needs to be serviced on a regular basis which could be quite costly.

Yes, most solar systems are completely automatic and are as simple to operate as any fossil fuel heater.

FSEC publishes a directory of solar contractors, which may be obtained from the Public Information Office, or simply click here.

A heat pump allows you to heat your pool or spa economically. Depending on energy costs, an AquaCal heat pump can save you up to 80% over propane gas, 50% to 70% over natural gas, and over 600% against electrical resistance heaters found on most spas. This is the reason why thousands of customers choose a heat pump to heat their pool, rather than alternative types of heaters.

During the winter of 1995-1996, a hard freeze caused several pipes in the poolhouse to break. Since much of the plumbing is in the attic, the result was major water damage. All of the ceiling and many of the walls had to be completely replaced, and along with it quite a bit of the wiring and plumbing. Fortunately, insurance covered much of this loss, but the insurer made it clear that we needed to take greater precautions against freezing or future losses might not be covered.

If your stay is less than 7 days, we will take the cost out of your security deposit. More than 7 days you will have to pay the management company the total amount.

A pool cover prevents evaporation loss, particularly at night. The cover traps the solar heat that has been added during the day. This is very complementary to the solar system. The solar system can be viewed as actively adding heat. The cover retains that heat passively. [Top]

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Using the pump that circulates pool water through the filter, the water is diverted so that it flows though the many small passages of the solar collector, it's warmed by the sun. This warm water then flows directly back into the pool. When the pool is has reached your desirable comfort level, the water then by-passes the solar collector and returns directly to the pool.

middot; It has been engineered as a completely integrated system to exacting specifications and quality control to provide you with extended trouble-free performance. middot; The Solar Industries solar pool heating system has been tested and its performance certified by accredited independent laboratories and approval agencies.