Independent Solar Systems

In an independent system, the pool water

(1) is pumped directly from the pool via a solar pump

(2) to the solar absorber

(3) on the roof and then returns the heated water back to the pool (1).

Integrated Solar Systems

An integrated system is similar to an independent system; however this time, the existing filtration equipment is used in conjunction with new components.

This works by circulating water via the filtration pump (4)

and then using a smaller solar pump (2)

to push water up to the roof, through the absorber, and back down again. The water connection point is taken from the existing filtration line (6)

that is between the filter (5)

and chemical feeders or chlorinators (7).