SOLAR PANEL SHOWDOWN

SOLAR PANEL SHOWDOWN

SOLAR PANEL SHOWDOWN

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SwimEasy SwimJoy Heliocol SwimLux

PROS

PROS

PROS

PROS

  • Fast & Easy Install
  • High Heat Output
  • Cost Value
  • Great All Purpose System
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • Extreme High-Wind Mounting Security
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Enhanced Freeze Resistance
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Almost No Gap Between Panels
  • Warmer Output at Lower Ambient Temperature
  • Aesthetic Appearance
  • Ideal For All Year Round Pools
  • Maximizes Limited Roof Space

CONS

CONS

CONS

CONS

  • Requires Tie-Down Strapping
  • Some Heat Loss Possible in Very Windy Climates
  • Some Heat Loss Possible in Very Windy Climates
  • Cost
SwimEasy SwimJoy Heliocol SwimLux

PROS

PROS

PROS

PROS

  • Fast & Easy Install
  • High Heat Output
  • Cost Value
  • Great All Purpose System
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • Extreme High-Wind Mounting Security
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Enhanced Freeze Resistance
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Almost No Gap Between Panels
  • Warmer Output at Lower Ambient Temperature
  • Aesthetic Appearance
  • Ideal For All Year Round Pools
  • Maximizes Limited Roof Space

CONS

CONS

CONS

CONS

  • Requires Tie-Down Strapping
  • Some Heat Loss Possible in Very Windy Climates
  • Heat Loss can Occur in Windy Climates
  • Cost
SwimEasy SwimJoy Heliocol SwimLux

PROS

PROS

PROS

PROS

  • Fast & Easy Install
  • High Heat Output
  • Cost Value
  • Great All Purpose System
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • Extreme High-Wind Mounting Security
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Enhanced Freeze Resistance
  • Virtually Indestructible
  • No Strapping Required
  • Minimal Roof Penetration
  • Almost No Gap Between Panels
  • Warmer Output at Lower Ambient Temperature
  • Aesthetic Appearance
  • Ideal For All Year Round Pools
  • Maximizes Limited Roof Space

CONS

CONS

CONS

CONS

  • Requires Tie-Down Strapping
  • Some Heat Loss Possible in Very Windy Climates
  • Heat Loss can Occur in Windy Climates
  • Cost

COMPARISON TOOL

COMPARISON TOOL

COMPARISON TOOL

SwimEasy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3.5 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

50 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle

Ideal Climate

Mild Winter

Warranty

5-Year Limited / 10-Year Limited

Heliocol

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimJoy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimLux

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

4 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimJoy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimLux

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

4 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimEasy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3.5 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

50 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle

Ideal Climate

Mild Winter

Warranty

5-Year Limited / 10-Year Limited

Heliocol

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimEasy

Rating Type Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3.5 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

50 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle

Ideal Climate

Mild Winter

Warranty

5-Year Limited / 10-Year Limited

Heliocol

Rating Type Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimJoy

Rating Type Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimLux

Rating Type Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Recommended Flow Rate

4 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12-Year Limited / Lifetime Limited

SwimEasy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Rec. Flow Rate

3.5 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

50 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle

Ideal Climate

Mild Winter

Warranty

5 Year Ltd. / 10 Year Ltd.

Heliocol

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Rec. Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12 Year Ltd. / Lifetime Ltd.

SwimJoy

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Rec. Flow Rate

3 - 7 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12 Year Ltd. / Lifetime Ltd.

SwimLux

Rating Category Rating Score

Life Expectancy

Ease of Install

Freeze Resistance

Heating Performance

Low Wind Climates

Heating Performance

Windy Climates

Rec. Flow Rate

4 - 5 GPM

Operating Pressure

90 PSI

Ideal Roof Type

Shingle or Tile

Ideal Climate

Any

Warranty

12 Year Ltd. / Lifetime Ltd.

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