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Old 07-12-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default Planning On A Fall Installation

After paying north of $500 to heat my pool for the month of March, I'll be installing solar panels to heat the pool in September. The way I calculate, they'll pay for themselves in less than two years.

Be careful on the type of panels you're considering. The company that is most commonly seen selling panels in The Villages uses panels that are "solid". They are prone to wind damage. Even worse, moisture collects between the panels and the roof causing rapid deterioration of the underlying shingles and dry rot of the roof boards. The kind to consider are those with individual tubes where the wind can easily blow thru the panels. Call Jack's Solar (352-267-4903) to get a demo and cost estimate.
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