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PSH rollers 114mm pool roller range

Excellent quality, designed to operate easily and built to last. We specialise in pool heating and a cover is an essential item. To use the cover, the roller is critical and must be simple and easy to use. PSH right angle drive 2:1 gear ratio roller. 114mm so reduce deflection( bending) through out the roller. Stainless steel frame and fixings and Aluminium roller  Sunbather platinum 114mm roller.  A great basic roller, if price is an issue and you need something that will be easy to use, but will also last. This roller is perfect.  The Sunbather SSW 114mm roller is our best above deck roller. Excellent quality frame and roller. Single winder, fixed off with a single screw. Not too many working parts and...

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Suntube 2 - Rigid panel

Auckland and New Zealand pool heating specialists.  We offer a range of pool heating i.e. solar strip ( A rubber type looking solar material), Rigid solar panels, Heat pumps and pool gas.   We have a non bias pool heating opinion and don't focus on selling 1 type of heating. We like to focus on a solution and work backwards. Because not 1 heating source suits all pool styles.  For more details on pool heating, give us a call or email. See how we can help you create an amazing outdoor area. Justin 02102332600 justin@sunbather.co.nz    Here is a gallery of a recent Suntube 2 installation, below water line.       

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PSH school solar installation gallery - Commercial application

  Auckland and New Zealand pool heating specialists.  We offer a range of pool heating i.e. solar strip ( A rubber type looking solar material), Rigid solar panels, Heat pumps and pool gas.   We have a non bias pool heating opinion and don't focus on selling 1 type of heating. We like to focus on a solution and work backwards. Because not 1 heating source suits all pool styles.  Large systems are complex and require our engineers to detail out and make sure we can distribute even balanced pressure and flow. It is not as simple as putting up a domestic solar system or using a domestic roller.  High use per day and ease of use is our priority. make...

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Flexible PSH solar strip - Fixing to roof materials

Flexible PSH solar strip, is a PVC composite material and will not break down over time. While it looks like rubber or EPDM, it is made from super strong, long lasting and ultra high UV rating. Fixing to roof materials We use Gorilla 240FC MS Adhesive: Glued off at approx 600mm  Brackets can be glued to the roof material(Membrane material). However in most cases, brackets will need to be rivet to the high parts of the ridge No roof penetrations. High wind zone below, no problems see pic Hardness Shore A shows Gorilla MS will be the most flexible, faster to move. Tear strength shows FixAll High Tack is the best adhesive with 3.2N/mm2 which effectively means 320kg/10mm2. It is...

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Can I run my heat pump using PV(Photovoltaic)panels

  PV(Photovoltaic) panels to heat my pool? PV(Photovoltaic) panels and heat pump to heat pool? Can you use PV(Photovoltaic) panels to run my heat pump to heat my pool? We get these questions often... Can I run my heat pump using PV panels? The short answer is not really.. We have a great example here where we have 34kw of PV panels, that struggles to run the 60sqm pool heat pump.  It is not efficient to run a heat pump and this process takes time, to get the water temperature up from the ambient base temp, to epic swimming temperatures. A heat pump for heating water for your pool needs to draw large constant energy. Unlike your house (Air) heat pumps, that require low...

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