Pvc Pipe Solar Panels

We found a youtube video showing a portable solar mount made out of pvc pipe and we just knew it was a great idea.

Pvc pipe solar panels.

Your pool system already includes the pump controller and filter along with pvc pipes that route the water flow. It is not a universal part it s a special threaded fitting with o ring made by the panel company. Built solar panel stand for under 10 using 1 inch pvc pipe. Long story short the guy that was selling the panels actually had 1 5 instead of 2 and i ve already installed the pvc up to the roof.

Here are the measurements i used for the 100 watt panels. Black pipe fades in the sun over time. 2 35 1 1 4 pvc pipes 1 14 1 2 pipe. To make a long story short i bought some solar panels off craigslist and i need 4 barb fittings that are no longer available.

I m installing a solar heating system and had everything picked out fafco panels with 2 pvc pipe. The middle valve is a smooth 1 1 2 ball valve glued to a short piece of 1 1 2 pvc on both sides. Simply break into the pvc line after the filter and run a couple of flex hoses or pvc if you prefer to the solar collector panel which you can lay out on the ground or set against a hill to achieve some tilt toward the sun. By partially closing this valve the pressure will divert some water out of the top y adapter to the solar heater panel.

Black pvc pipe and fittings will blend nicely with the solar pool heating system and they don t fade in the sun over time as painted pipes do. They are specifically made to withstand high pressure. The video shows a mount for a small 30 watt panel but we took the concept and completely redesigned it to work with our 100 watt panel. That in itself is not an issue but solar panels have far more additives that resist fading and eventually the black pipe fades to a light gray that no longer matches the panels.

Original fafco sunsaver replacement pipe connector made from black weather resistant cpvc connects to fafco sunsaver solar panel with rubber coupler not included made in the usa for quality you can count on fits 2 inch pvc pipe. Other black pipe issues.