Q: I want to swim later in the year by heating our pool, but I don't want to waste energy. Are solar heating systems effective for pools? What type is best? A: Heating the pool water just 10 degrees ...

Q: I want to extend the swimming season several months by heating our pool water, but I don’t want to use so much energy needlessly. Are solar systems effective for pools and what type is best? A: ...

A solar pool heater uses a pump, a solar collector and piping in conjunction with your existing pool filter. The process is simple: The pump takes water from the pool, then forces it through the ...

During the dog days of summer, taking a dip in the pool can provide sweet relief from the sweltering heat. However, pools need routine maintenance to ensure their chemistry is in check and the water ...

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) has expanded the California Solar Initiative (CSI) Thermal Program to include solar pool heating systems. Decision 13-08-004 (Decision), ...

PALM SPRINGS – Sunlight beat down on workers one morning as they attached solar collectors to a metal rack on the roof of a carport. The heat may be harsh on their backs, but it’s ideal for warming up ...

Imagine a sun-baked garden hose spouting scalding water when first turned on. That simple premise is the basic technology of a growing alternative home improvement that can benefit the budget and the ...

Century Pools, a Northern California pool construction company serving the region since 1964, announces comprehensive seasonal maintenance and safety guidelines to help homeowners prepare their pools ...