How NOT to do a solar pool system - Plumbing Zone

Protech · 09-25-2009, 07:23 PM

I'm going to upload 1st then comment.

Protech · 09-25-2009, 07:24 PM

next salvo

Tankless · 09-25-2009, 07:37 PM

Did they run out of strun in Florida or something? I love the pipe clamps! Make sure the system isn't over pressurized from the pool equipment

Protech · 09-25-2009, 07:40 PM

see pics for screw ups

GREENPLUM · 09-25-2009, 07:46 PM

Its hard to read the Red Text in your picts.

Looks like the HO either did that himself or got ripped from a Solarpoweredhandyhackmen.

Protech · 09-25-2009, 07:48 PM

That system was installed by one of the most well known solar contractors in town. He's now out of business........can't imagine why.

GREENPLUM · 09-25-2009, 08:24 PM

What are you going to do to fix it? Did you get the job? How much did the original guy charge? Did it work right? How old is it?.........i don't know why i care

trick1 · 09-25-2009, 08:43 PM

Was it supposed to be a drainback system?? I didn't see any vents on the top of the collectors. Then again I couldn't get past the piping

Not that there's much drainback goin on anyways!!

trick1 · 09-25-2009, 08:49 PM

Is that plastic pipe serving the supply and returns or is that insulation...if it's plastic and a closed system..........I'd be frightened to see what happens when stall temp is reached and the pressure refief valve is all gummed up from the glycol!!

Tankless · 09-25-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick1

Is that plastic pipe serving the supply and returns or is that insulation...if it's plastic and a closed system..........I'd be frightened to see what happens when stall temp is reached and the pressure refief valve is all gummed up from the glycol!!

You do realize this is a pool solar system, don't you?

09-25-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
Tankless Always Something Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Barbara / Ventura Posts: 1,347 My Photos	Did they run out of strun in Florida or something? I love the pipe clamps! Make sure the system isn't over pressurized from the pool equipment __________________ "It's now. You just go for it now and you worry about the future and the past later." -Steve Nash And when I leave come together like butt cheeks -Grits n Gravy

09-25-2009, 07:46 PM	#5
GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ... Posts: 2,312 My Photos	Its hard to read the Red Text in your picts. Looks like the HO either did that himself or got ripped from a Solarpoweredhandyhackmen. Last edited by GREENPLUM; 09-25-2009 at 07:55 PM..

09-25-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	That system was installed by one of the most well known solar contractors in town. He's now out of business........can't imagine why. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

09-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ... Posts: 2,312 My Photos	What are you going to do to fix it? Did you get the job? How much did the original guy charge? Did it work right? How old is it?.........i don't know why i care Last edited by GREENPLUM; 09-25-2009 at 08:24 PM.. Reason: add text

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09-25-2009, 08:43 PM	#8
trick1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newington, CT. Posts: 247 My Photos	Was it supposed to be a drainback system?? I didn't see any vents on the top of the collectors. Then again I couldn't get past the piping Not that there's much drainback goin on anyways!!

09-25-2009, 08:49 PM	#9
trick1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newington, CT. Posts: 247 My Photos	Is that plastic pipe serving the supply and returns or is that insulation...if it's plastic and a closed system..........I'd be frightened to see what happens when stall temp is reached and the pressure refief valve is all gummed up from the glycol!!

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