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Sun and Swim: Solar Panels to Warm Large Rec. Center

July 25th, 2008

By Nima Kapadia
An enormous recreation center in Flagstaff, Ariz., is taking advantage of the state’s sunny weather to warm two indoor and outdoor body slides, a family whirlpool and a three-lane lap pool: about 100,000 gallons.
The Aquaplex Recreation Center will use a 70-panel solar heating system for its multiple pools in a facility that is larger than 51,000 [...]

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Swimming Pool Retrofit: Save Energy And Dollars On Your Backyard Paradise

July 16th, 2008

By Paula Minahan
Swimming pools are a big draw in summer, but when it comes to energy consumption, they can be a big drain. Award-winning green architect Peter Pfeiffer shared his own experience on how to reduce “pain at the pump”:
Here’s a great story about building my own home. We installed solar panels on the [...]

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Related Topics: · energy savings, pool pump, solar pool, swimming pool