Sun Design
Are you taking advantage of the sun to heat your pool?
If you live in an area of the country where the sun shines a lot of the days of the year, have you ever considered heating your pool by taking advantage of the sun? Designing a solar heated swimming pool is a fairly easy undertaking and can not only save you money on electricity but can also help save the environment!
The key to a successful solar pool installation is to placing it correctly in your yard so you can take advantage of the sun. Even in areas of the country where it's cooler – you can also use the sun to cut down on your heating cools and keep your pool at a temperature that makes for comfortable swimming temps.
Unless you live in an extremely hot and almost continually sunny climate, you want to place your pool so it gets as much direct sunlight as possible. To take full advantage of the natural sunlight you should place your pool with a southern or western exposure.
In addition to pool placement, another way to help a solar-heated swimming pool retain its energy is by choosing a dark-colored bottom for the pool. It's a well-known fact that dark colors absorb heat and then slowly release it. A light color pool bottom would reflect the heat – however, if you live in an extremely hot climate and don't want the pool to get bathwater warm, you might opt for the light colored pool bottom.
To install a complete solar pool heated unit, you want to trim any overhanging tree branches to make sure you take full advantage of the direct sunlight as it hits throughout the day. You might want to keep a few shady spots – on the northern side of the pool – in the event you want to take advantage of the shade and lounge around on rafts.
About the Author
Robbi Hess is a blogger/editor for www.poolinfosite.com where she blogs about all things pool-related.
Fracture Design - Children Of The Sun [FULL]
 |
 Custom Black Tribal Hipster Pattern Design Apple iPhone 4 4s Case Cover Vintage $12.98 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 Buy It Now |
 SUN DANCE BROWN WOMENS DESIGNER FLIP FLOP SZ 7M GREAT CONDITION $7.00 Time Remaining: 1h 3m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now |
 NEW Signature Design 3X Shining Sun Hand dyed TIE DYE T SHIRT Free Ship XXXL $14.00 Time Remaining: 36m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 Buy It Now |
 Iron Stop Designer wind spinner Sunblue SunCosmicCrosshummingbirddragonfly $16.00 Time Remaining: 12d 12m Buy It Now for only: $16.00 Buy It Now |
 vintage MEDITERRANEE 56 16 gold aviator sun eyeglasses frame German Design New $29.90 Time Remaining: 1h 26m |
 Tribal Hipster Pattern Design Apple iPhone 4 4s Case Vintage Sprint ATT Veizon $12.98 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 22m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 Buy It Now |
 Patagonia Womens Sun Protection Hoody 30 UPF M NWOT Fog Gray New Design $16.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 27m |
 Brass Candlestand With Sun Design And Enamel Base $39.99 Time Remaining: 30m |
 NEW Sun Flower Design Wood Screen Room Divider DISCOUNT CLOSEOUT $179.00 Time Remaining: 28d 7h 42m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Bergamot Brass Works 1974 Aztec Calendar Sun Design Belt Buckle $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 27m |
 1 2 SUN TEMPERED STEEL METAL Punch DESIGN STAMP PMC $10.87 Time Remaining: 24d 3h 21m Buy It Now for only: $10.87 Buy It Now |
 LENNIE NINA LEONARD designer LNY NEW YORK LEOPARD SUN MAXI DRESS M L 10 NEW $38.00 Time Remaining: 1h 23m |
 Carrera Porsche Design Vintage Sun Glasses model 5623 $175.00 Time Remaining: 37m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 Buy It Now |
 Tribal Hipster Pattern Design Apple iPod Touch 4th Gen Skin Protector Case Cover $9.98 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $9.98 Buy It Now |
 Joan Rivers Enamel Egg Pendant Red Gold Ivory RISING SUN Design 12x20mm NICE $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 7m |
 Subaru Rising Sun Granade Design Car Vinyl Decals JDM $3.25 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 47m Buy It Now for only: $3.25 Buy It Now |
 Barbie Fashion Designer Sunglasses Orange Lenses White Ear Pieces Sun Shades $0.99 Time Remaining: 59m |
 AVIATOR Sun Glasses Mens Womens Black Designer Metal Frame HD Police Pilot New $7.99 Time Remaining: 14d 1h 36m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
 Girls Sun Dress by Gymboree in sz 8 Empire line Flower design $12.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 5m |
 Tribal Design Hanging Sun and Moon Home Garden Metal Wall Art Set of 4 $14.95 Time Remaining: 1h 40m |
 Custom Black Navajo Tribal Hipster Pattern Design Apple iPhone 4 4s Case Vintage $12.98 Time Remaining: 1d 6m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 Buy It Now |
 OL89 NEW SIZE XL SOFT UPSCALE DESIGNER FASHION SEXY BUST WOMANS SUN DRESS $8.99 Time Remaining: 1h 26m |
 Custom White Navajo Tribal Hipster Pattern Design Apple iPhone 4 4s Case Vintage $12.98 Time Remaining: 1d 4m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 Buy It Now |
 Peace of Cake Designer Smocked Pink ZEBRA Sun Dress 7 8 10 12 EUC CUTE $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 34m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 Buy It Now |
 Polvera Bojo Powder Compact From Spain Setting Sun Design $7.88 Time Remaining: 1h 21m |
 SAND N SUN SHEER BLACK BEACH PANTS 2X NWT CROCHET DESIGN GORGEOUS $14.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 11m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 BIG HEAD DESIGNS LIME GREEN PURPLE FLORAL FLOWER PRINT BEACH SUN DRESS NWT XL $24.99 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 Vented Short Sleeve Aqua Design Camo Sun Protection Cargo Pocket Fishing Shirt $44.95 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 17m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 Buy It Now |
 BIG HED DESIGNS ORANGE TURQUOISE PALM TREE PRINT BEACH SUN DRESS NWOT LARGE $24.99 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 Brown Bag Cookie Hill Design Mold Sun Moon 1994 Rare Excellent Condition $22.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 33m |
 Baby Toddler Boys Girls long Legging Tights Legs Leg Warmers Socks 29 Designs $1.99 Time Remaining: 14d 7h 37m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 Buy It Now |
 Lot of 2 Designer Dresses Inc Vasna Sun Dress NO RESERVE $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 55m |
 Mens Polarized Sun Glasses Locs Style Black Lens Designer New Motorcycle Shades $9.99 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 16m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 Copper bracelet with Southwestern design of smiling suns $6.00 Time Remaining: 3h 3m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 Buy It Now |
 SUN SUNFACE JIM SHORE Design Evergreen Decorative Garden Flag $9.35 Time Remaining: 24d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $9.35 Buy It Now |
 BIG HEAD DESIGNS PERIWINKLE TURQUOISE BEACH SUN DRESS NWT XL $24.99 Time Remaining: 1h 52m |
 Vintage Sun Design Ceramic Ashtray w Silver Trim Ashtray Specialty Company $10.95 Time Remaining: 5h 6m |
 New White Mug 11 oz with Vintage Sun Design Be Yourself $12.00 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now |
 NEW Signature Design SMALL Shining Sun Hand dyed TIE DYE T SHIRT Free Ship $11.50 Time Remaining: 4h 27m Buy It Now for only: $15.50 Buy It Now |
 3 Piece Steel Stamp Punch Sets Great Variety of Designs $6.99 Time Remaining: 22d 3h 34m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now |
 NWT Ms Patchwork Front Design Sun Dress Sz Petite S $8.99 Time Remaining: 6h 53m |
 Sun Moon Glass Sun Catcher Handpainted by Joan Baker Designs New aprox 7 inches $5.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 38m |
 Wind Spinner Designer 3D Sun and Moon $15.99 Time Remaining: 21d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now |
 Designer ECO Sunglasses Tortoise Shell BRAND NEW in BOX Dust Bag Sun Glasses $20.00 Time Remaining: 4h 36m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
 kids baby lunch bibs cute cartoon 3d animals soft Saliva towel button design $3.80 Time Remaining: 26d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $3.80 Buy It Now |
 LARGE MEXICAN GLAZED ART POTTERY LIQUOR DECANTER OR WATER CARAFE SUN DESIGN $14.99 Time Remaining: 7h 54m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 NWOT Sun Sand Straw Tote with Cute Fruit and Flower Design Summer Handbag $19.99 Time Remaining: 7h 5m |
 AVIATOR Sun Glasses Mens Womens Black Designer Metal Frame Spring Temples HD $7.99 Time Remaining: 25d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
 DesignerCHABAR Sun Dial with Roman Indices and Exclusive Black Onyx Links Band $18.00 Time Remaining: 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 Buy It Now |
 SUN MOON STARS DESIGN LOW BACK TEMPORARY TATTOO 12060 $1.10 Time Remaining: 25d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $1.10 Buy It Now |
 Jewelry Box Pewter Round Blue Sun Moon Stars Design $15.00 Time Remaining: 8h 23m |
 Dash Designs SG019 SunGlide Adjustable Auto Sun Visor List Price: Sale Price: $28.11 You save: $8.84 (24%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe SunGlide is an adjustable window-mounted sun visor that extends up to 11 inch for added protection against sun glare and ultraviolet rays. The SunGlide installs in minutes with heat resistant 3M tape and includes X-Primer adhesion promoter...  |
 GE 51857 Etched Art Sun Design Night Light Sale Price: $5.08 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product |
 Necklace, pewter with turquoise (manmade) cabochon and black leather cord, 32x21mm round with sun design, adjustable, 18-36 inches. List Price: Sale Price: $7.97 You save: $5.02 (39%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionExpress yourself with this lead-free fine pewter pendant. Black leather necklace adjusts from 18 to 36 inches. |
 Skinit Protective Skin for iPod Nano 5G (NBA PHOENIX SUNS) List Price: Sale Price: $2.85 You save: $12.14 (81%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionSkins are a vinyl product that generally fits to any phone. Show off your affinity to any association and consumer brand and sports team and college spirit and entertainment. Skinit product has been developed in combination with patented 3M technology... |
 Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies, 2nd Edition List Price: Sale Price: $58.66 You save: $21.34 (27%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionArchitecture/Environment How to design buildings that heat with the sun, cool with the wind, light with the sky, and move into the future using on-site renewable resources Developed for rapid use during schematic design, this book clarifies relationships between form and energy and gives designers tools for designing sustainably... |
 Ziovani Modern 2 Tone Sun Design with Sparkly CZ Stones Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace List Price: Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $10.00 (33%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis stunning piece features meticulously placed CZ stones for a diamond-like effect. This is an authentic Ziovani brand stainless steel pendant necklace. Cutting-edge design. The quality has to be seen to believed... |
 The Free Design Sale Price: $0.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 Sun God Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader (2nd Gen) Sale Price: $14.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis Kindle 2 skin decal is compatible with Kindle 2 (2nd Generation) ONLY. NOT for Kindle 3 (Lastest Generation).This scratch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader while making an impression... |
 Sun in Clouds Design Messenger Bag - School Bag - Reporter Bag - Unisex - Ideal Gift for all occassions! List Price: Sale Price: $44.99 You save: $35.00 (44%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWhether from home to the office, on a business trip or to school, the Sun in Clouds Design Messenger Bag School Bag keeps you comfortable and your cargo safe and sound - this bag features pockets on the outside below the flap for your cellphone, pens, ipod, notebook etc... |
 "STONE CREEK" men's Bifocal Sunglasses with low-profile, wrap-around sports design for youthful and active men who need magnification to read cell phones, maps, directions, etc. while they drive, work, read, travel or play sports in the sun. List Price: Sale Price: $29.99 You save: $5.00 (14%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAre you still wearing TWO pairs of glasses when you work or play outdoors? Once you experience the freedom of Bifocal Sun Readers youÕll never again be annoyed by the hassle of switching back and forth between your readers and your sunglasses... |
