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Solar System Automation

How It Works and Why It’s Beneficial for Your Pool:

If you have a rooftop solar panel system that heats your pool, you may be familiar with the manual process of turning the system on and off. This can be a hassle, especially if you forget to turn it off after a hot day. This is where a solar control thermostat comes in.

A solar thermostat is a device that can automatically turn your solar panel system on and off depending on the temperature of the pool water. It measures the temperature of the pool water and compares it to the desired temperature that you set. If the water temperature is below the desired temperature, the thermostat will turn the solar panel system on to heat the pool. If the water temperature is at or above the desired temperature, the thermostat will turn the system off to save energy.

At Roark Solar, we exclusively use Hayward products, such as the Hayward Goldline 235, which is a solar control thermostat that is specifically designed for solar pool heating systems. It is a reliable and easy-to-use device that can be installed on any type of solar panel system.

One of the main benefits of using a solar control thermostat is automation. With a manual system, you need to turn the system on and off yourself, which can be inconvenient and time-consuming. With a thermostat, you can set it and forget it. The system will turn on and off automatically, which saves you time and effort.

Another benefit of using a solar control thermostat is energy savings. When you use a manual system, you may forget to turn it off after a hot day, which means that the system will continue to heat the pool even when it’s not necessary. With a thermostat, the system will only turn on when it’s needed, which saves time and effort.

If you already have a pool control system, such as the Hayward Prologic, you can easily integrate a solar system into your existing Hayward control. This means that you can control your solar panel system and your pool all from one device.  A solar control thermostat is a beneficial device for anyone with a rooftop solar panel system that heats their pool. It eliminates the need for manual on and off and provides automation and energy savings.

At Roark Solar, we recommend the Hayward Goldline 235 for its reliability and ease of use.

Hayward Goldline 235
Hayward Goldline 235
Hayward Prologic
Hayward Prologic