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The ultimate pump shed plumbing plan and specs - approx size

It is common to make simple mistakes when plumbing out a pump shed.    DO NOT BUNCH PIPES TOGETHER and make it hard to plumb onto each pipe, or have no directional plan in place. Make it look amazing!  This is why a simple plan is critical.  Pipe placement Pool - suction Pool - return Power placement, fuse box Controller placement Provisions ie 3 way valves, heat source's, UV, other Automate your pump shed Run data to and from the pump shed to your house Wifi requires 2 bars and 2.4ghz If your system is below waterline then make sure to 'tap' off suctions and returns for any servicing These plans are our ideal set up. Nothing is over the...

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Clutha valley swimming pool - Otago

Clutha valley swimming pool - Otago This is our recent pool install for Clutha valley swimming pool - Otago. Summary: Pool got to 22 degrees in Feb. Natural ambient air temp pushed the pool temp to 22 degrees for approx 2 weeks.  Pool was approx 18 degrees in November on install. weather initially was cool and solar did not kick in. Within 2 weeks, solar went straight to 30 degrees.  We expect to see this temp through to April and then it will slowly taper off.  n.b. We will keep this updated and will also ask for feed back from the Clutha team at the end of the first season. Clutha community fund raised for this system.    Panel details  5m high structure,...

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Macleans primary solar heating system - Parent Teachers Association

Macleans primary solar heating system - Parent Teachers Association  This system is fully funded and fund raised by Sunbather solar heating. School did not have to pay any additional funds for this system.   Cost to school: $NIL   Value add to school: Additional months added to swimming season - 4 months at 25 degrees - 30 degrees     Summary: December, pool is currently running at 30 degrees without a blanket. Solar system details HiPEC solar strip split system 40sqm system 100sqm system 40mm header  50mm header  

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PSH south island - Ray Healey

Ray Healy is an industry professional. With the kiwi can do attitude.  Specialising in pool covers including fabricating rollers and other pool parts.  A great knowledge in pool heating teamed with excellent building knowledge. Ray is your go to guy.  Now servicing the south island. You can contact Ray on ‭021 980 337‬. Sunbather southland: PSH solar strip School pool funding available Suntube 2 panels Pool blankets Pool rollers Pool filter plumbing Retro fit plumbing Fabrication Building and modification Downunder roller systems   Pool rollers and dowunders  https://www.sunbather.co.nz/pages/downunder-roller-1   Pool heating School heating, funding and covers We can help fund your school heating and covers. Call now to find out more.  Call Ray on ‭021 980 337 for more info. https://www.sunbather.co.nz/pages/school-pool-funding-application-and-grants   Fabricating,...

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