HOW TO BUILD A DIY Solar Pool Heater

Materials:

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Build a base to support the weight of the hoses out of the pressure treated lumber.

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Begin coiling the hose and attach it to the support base using strap clamps.

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Paint the hose with a matte black spray paint. This will minimize any reflections for increased solar penetration.

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Add reflector panels to increase the sunlight absorbed by the hoses.

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Connect the hoses using valves and then attach them to the pump.

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Run the pump and adjust the valves to give the water time to warm in the hoses.

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Check out the finished solar pool heater at Anika's DIY Life!

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