DELIVERY: Athena GF Swimming Pool Solar Heater Pods are sent out on a next working day service but all standard deliveries will be within 5 working days

RETURNS: Athena GF Swimming Pool Solar Heater Pods can be returned unused, in original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery. Returns should be sent via a "Signed For" carrier or post.

PRODUCT INFO:

Athena Sun Domes are a solar heating system that will heat your pool and save you a small fortune in heating costs. These heaters can be installed on above ground and inground pools as a single heating source or to supplement a current heating system. The Athena Solar Heating Pods are especially effective on above ground pools such as our wooden and doughboy pools and summer pools such as Intex and Bestway. Each Dome will heat up to 7,500lt of water. If you require more than two it is more effective to install in lines of two. For more information call us on 01322554870

Just use the sizing chart below to chose the right number of domes for your pool, if you opt for more than the required amount you will see a significant difference in pool temperature. Each Athena Dome will heat up to 7,500lt, this compared to just 4,500lts with the solar pods.

Heating calculations are based on continuous sun exposure for 10 hours, which should increase the water temperature, by the following:

One heater for 2,000lt +4c, 4,000lt +2.4c, 7,500lt +1.3c

Two heaters for 2,000lt +6c, 4,000lt +3.6c, 7,500lt +2.5c, 10,000lt +1.8c

Three heaters for 4,000lt +5.4c, 7,500lt +3.6c, 10,000lt +2.7c, 15,000lt +1.7c

Four heaters for 7,500lt +4.4c, 10,000lt +4.1c, 15,000lt +2.3c

The more domes you add the more heat you will produce, adding one or two more can make a significant difference to your water tempreture.

Athena Solar Sun Dome Heaters are an extremely effective way of heating your water for free using only the solar gain available from the Sun's strong rays. As gas and electric costs continue to soar using solar heating to heat your swimming pool has become almost essential, even if it is as an additional heat source to your main heating. During the peak summer season, having solar heaters adding free heat to your water could mean not having to use your electric or gas heater for up to a month. Those savings alone make installing solar heaters a must.

Athena Sun Dome Solar Heating Sizing Chart

DELIVERY: We aim to send all products out on a next working day service but all standard deliveries will be within 5 working days

RETURNS: This product can be returned in original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery. Returns should be sent via a "Signed For" carrier or post. A Returns Number must be obtained before sending goods back.

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When we receive the item, our returns department confirm that everything is present and in its in original condition to ensure its eligibility for refund. We process refunds as quickly as possible. We process most refunds on the same day which they were received, but please allow up to a maximum of 14 days for the money to reach your account. It rarely takes this long, but can happen sometimes for reasons such as bank delays or errors..

PRODUCT INFO:

Solar Pods & Solar Pod Plus are an ideal solar heating solution for your above or in-ground swimming pool. Solar heating using a Solar Pod is one of the most cost effective methods of heating your pool. Once you have purchased this Solar Heating System every Kilowatt of heat produced for your water is totally free. Whether you use the Solar Pods as a top up for your existing pool heater or as the only form of Heating it makes economical & environmental sense to use for your Swimming Pool. The Solar Pod Plus are an extra large, stronger and more robust system for increased performance. Please see the specification chart to calculate how many you will need for your swimming pool.

The Solar Pod Plus are 31" (780mm) square, but due to the design offer more than twice the heating capabilities of a standard solar pod. The Solar Pod Plus also has a reflective base to increase heat gain to the absolute maximum. Installing the desired number of Solar Pod Plus into a small space is very achievable. Each Solar Pod Plus has two tilting legs to help achieve the perfect angle to the Sun. Solar Pods, as with any swimming pool solar collector heating system, should be faced due South.

Each Solar Pod Plus Kit Contains:

    Main Solar Pod Plus Base & Stand

    Reflective Underside For Optimum Heat Gain

    1.25" to 1.5" Hose Reducer

    Collared Tube Adapters & Gaskets (For Larger Intex Pools)

    Hose Clamps

    1 x 1m Hose & 1 x 380mm Hose

    Side Hose Connectors

    Clear Dome

    Solar Protection Cover

Solar Pod, Solar Pods Plus and Athena Sun Domes have become one of the most popular heating systems for swimming pool over the past few years as they are a quick, inexpensive and effective method for heating of your water. Each Solar Pod measures 580mm sq, Solar Pod Plus measure 780mm sq, both are easy to connect to any  filtration system.

Solar Pod Plus are capable of heating 9,000 litres of water and are designed to perform to a higher standard than the Solar Pods which are capable of heating 4,500 litres of water. Solar Pod Plus are larger in size, are double skinned and contain far more internal coil to produce more heat for your Swimming Pool. We also stock Athena Sum Domes which are a very similar, but more efficient product that can heat 7,500 litres per dome.

This Solar Heating System is suitable for all styles of pools, from the summer fun Intex style pools up to Inground tiled pools. Every Pod connects to each other in a series offering the most effective Solar Heating style. Use our sizing chart on the Specification page to decide how many you will need for your swimming pool.

 Specification:

• Suitable for above ground and in-ground swimming pools
• each Solar Pod is 580mm x 580mm Solar Pod Plus are 780mm x 780mm
• Coil made of strong polypropylene
• Solar Pod Dome made of strong transparent polycarbonate ( Greenhouse Effect )
• Easy Connections
• Connect multiple units for larger swimming pools
• Solar Pods Works with existing pool pumps
• Minimal tools required (Philips screwdriver and silicon lubricant)
• Solar Pods Tilt to give you more direct sunlight
• No servicing required (only when closing your pool)
• Silver base on Solar Pod Plus to generate more heat

As with all swimming pool solar heaters, sizing is an estimation and can alter depending on local climate and strength of sun.

DELIVERY: We aim to send all products out on a next working day service but all standard deliveries will be within 5 working days

RETURNS: This product can be returned in original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery.

PRODUCT INFO:

PoolSolar Solar Matting is specifically designed for pools in Northern Europe. This makes it the best choice of Pool Solar Heating currently available in the UK market. PoolSolar is so effective it is even used in Commercial applications. We have been selling PoolSolar for many years for the simple reason that our customers rate it so highly. When sized correctly PoolSolar will see your heating bill slashed if not totally wiped out. PoolSolar is easy to Install and works just as well on its own or in conjunction with Heat Pumps, Gas or Electric heaters.

Swimming pool solar heating has become more popular as energy costs in the UK increase and they look like increasing further, so PoolSolar should be an important part of your pool heating. There are several types of solar heating system on the market and the type of solar heating required on your pool can depend on a number of factors. Solar Pods and Domes are very effective but have some limitation on larger pools. PoolSolar is very effective on all size pools, the main disadvantage some customers have would be the amount of black matting required and the aesthetics of how it looks. We have this system on our shop roof and the design and style works so well most customers do not realise we have a pool solar system in operation.

How does Pool Solar give me FREE heat for my Swimming Pool?

By passing your filtered swimming pool water through small tubes of E.P.D.M quality Black P.V.C Solar Matting which then absorbs the heat from the sun's rays and transfers this free solar heat to your water.

Why is PoolSolar more effective than other Pool Solar Heating on the market?

PoolSolar has been designed and used effectively in the colder climes of Northern Europe for over 30 years. Unlike other brands that come from Southern Spain or Florida & California Pool Solar has been constructed to transfer the most heat possible from the weakest Sun's rays. This will allow you to heat your pool getting the optimum heat transfer from the Solar Matting.

Where shall I site the Solar & do I need to take it down in winter.

The most effective position for Solar matting is facing south. This will allow the matting to draw the absolute maximum of FREE heat from the Sun. The Solar Heating System can be placed on a suitable roof, on a framework or if necessary just laying on the ground and unlike most of the other Solar Heating products on the market the high quality E.P.D.M Rubber used ensures that yours will last for years and not be damaged by Frost or Snow.

Suggested Number Of Boxes Required For UK Installations Of PoolSolar

Inground Pools

Above Ground Pools

Oval Pools

Round Pools

DELIVERY: Intex 28685 Solar Heating Mats are sent out via a specialist carrier. Delivery will normally take between 1-3 days, but please allow 5 working days in some extreme cases.

RETURNS: Intex Solar Heating Mats can be returned to us, in compliance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations, unused and in their original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery. Returns should always be sent via "Signed For" carrier or postal service.

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When a return is received back into our warehouse our returns department confirm that everything is present and that the item is in its original condition, to make sure it is eligible for a refund. We will process the refund normally on the same day we take them in, but please allow up to a maximum of 14 working days for the money to reach your bank or credit card. It is unlikely to take this long but due to reasons such as bank delays or errors, this may occasionally occur.

PRODUCT INFO:

Intex solar heating Mats for intex pools. Small intex style pools would only require one or two mats while the bigger pools will need more. You can add up to 6 mats in two rows of 3 to increase you pool water tempereture.  Easy to install the intex solar mats sit on the ground near the pool pump filter. The solar mats will use 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" fittings so can be used on all intex pools with a pump and filter.

DELIVERY: We aim to send all products out on a next working day service but all standard deliveries will be within 5 working days

RETURNS: This product can be returned in original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery. Returns should be sent via a "Signed For" carrier or post.

PRODUCT INFO:

This electronic 3-way valve controls the warm water supply into your pool via two sensors. One is built into the housing of the valve and the other one is placed into the pool connected via a 10 metre cable.

The display will show the existing pool water temperature and you can manually set the desired temperature. Pool water will automatically be directed through the heater to gain heat and as soon as the temperature has been reached, the valve will switch over and send the water from the pump directly into the pool.

Normally added to swimming pool solar heating installations

Standard 1 1/2" Fittings

DELIVERY: In-stock items are sent out on a next working day service

RETURNS: This product can be returned in original packaging, suitable for resale, within 14 days from date of delivery. Returns should be sent via a "Signed For" carrier or post. A Returns Number must be obtained before sending goods back.

Returns Address: Giraffe Enterprises Ltd, Bexley Garden Centre, 57 North Cray Road, Sidcup, Kent. DA14 5EU. Tel: 01322 554 870

When we receive the item, our returns department confirm that everything is present and in its in original condition to ensure its eligibility for refund. We process refunds as quickly as possible. We process most refunds on the same day which they were received, but please allow up to a maximum of 14 days for the money to reach your account. It rarely takes this long, but can happen sometimes for reasons such as bank delays or errors..

PRODUCT INFO:

Great quality Above Ground Solar Covers at a discount price. Our Premium 200 Micron Blue Solar Cover will warm the water and reduce your heating costs enabling you to swim longer. These solar covers are a better quality than the cheaper intex or bestway covers. By using a better quality cover you will reduce your heating costs as these covers will add more heat to the pool water and more importantly they will retain more heat, especially when night time tempretures are cooler.

Better quality solar covers will also reduce water loss and less water evaporation means lower water bills and a reduction in chemical consumption

When using a solar cover you should have the cover on the pool so the bubbles are facing down. To maximise performance always keep the cover on the pool when not in use.