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Old 12-10-2012, 04:37 PM
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Default Another Vote For Jack's Solar

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Originally Posted by ijusluvit View Post
Jack's Solar does a great job. One of the best things he suggested was to add additional panels beyond what would be needed for our pool size. We had the roof space so we agreed to the small additional cost. That was seven years ago. Everything still works very well and our pool warms faster in the winter than those of others we know with solar systems. The automatic valves keep the temp comfortable and easily controlled even in the hottest months. We also have a spa, so we have gas heat as well. The solar system has reduced our winter heating bills by over three quarters of what it was previously.
Jack installed our system about 6 years ago. I don't remember what it cost. Even in the coldest months last year, with the solar cover kept on the pool, the rooftop system kept my pool in the low 70's, without ever turning the gas heater on. Of course, if you do wish warmer water--like when the gramndkids visit--having the gas heat the pool from mid-70's to mid-80's is a whole lot less expensive than letting the pool go uncovered and trying to maintain heat with the gas heater alone.

In six years never a problem with Jack's installation.
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