What happens to a Solar Panel when the water is diverted by the 3 way valve?
In a Solar Pool Heating system, once the pool has reached its required temperature the 3 way valve will redirect the water away from the solar panels. My question is, what happens to the panels? Does the water just sit in there, slowly boiling? Should it form its own circuit?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Answer by Jerry Lee
I do not think it would actually boil, but it might get much warmer. If you are uncomfortable with it, you might install an instrument (thermometer) or talk to your pool / solar contractor (maybe a mechanical engineer). It might be possible to heat water for use in a nearby house.
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They should be installed so that when the pump is not pumping the water into the panels, the water drains back into the pool. So the panels will just be sitting there empty, happy as can be.
Take a look at this schematic (scroll down), http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Pool-Heaters-Pumps/Unglazed-Solar-Pool-Heating/AquathermSun-Swim-Pool-Packages/Aquatherm-Solar-Pool-Heating-System-315-sq-ft/p8227/