Vortex™ 4'x8' DELUXE Kit | 11 to 20 Panels in Kit

Product Applications:

• Designed to heat new & existing pools; complete system installation
• Designed for both in-ground pools & above ground pools
• Suitable for residential installations

• Commercial Installations may require additional engineering & material

 

 

Product Function: 

• Raises daily average pool water temperature up to 85°

• Extends swimming pool season in warmer climates all year round

• Extends swimming pool season up to 50% in cooler climates.

 

Note: If you desire to have higher heat than the standard temperatures of 80° - 85° range add additional panels to your kit.   

 

Product Benefits: 

• Extends your pool swim season

• Saves you money on pool heating costs

• High life expectancy; typically lasts 15 to 20 years

• Has zero operating costs

• Requires minimal maintenance

• Efficient non-polluting alternative energy source

• A warm pool is so much more comfortable to swim in

 

 

Vortex DELUXE Solar Pool Heater System Kit Features: 
• Do-It-Yourself Kit

• On average it’s about a one to two day install
• Easy to read install manual
• Includes all necessary components for complete installation 

• Solar Heater can be mounted on all roof types, ground, or ground rack
• 10 Year Manufacture Warranty; Full Replacement

• Uses existing pool pump to circulate the pool water
• Rated for hurricane wind force; up to 120mph wind load
• Free kit design & installation technical support

 

 

Vortex DELUXE Solar Pool Heater System Kits Includes:

• Required number of Vortex Solar Pool Panels 

• Required number of Standard Panel Hardware Kits 

• 1 - Row Kit 

• 1 - Plumbing Kit

 

See below for a more details

 

 

Vortex Solar Pool Panel Specifications:

• 1.5” Nominal Headers [1.48” I.D, 1.90” O.D] 
• Panel design exceeds commercial grade specs
• Heavy-duty construction; 30% heavier than industry average

• Combines high flow rates with low system pressure; max transfer of heat & reduces strain on pump

• 10 Year Manufacture Warranty; Full Replacement
• Reliable & durable | typically lasts 15 to 20 years

 

 

Standard Panel Hardware Kit Function: 

• Connects each panel to the adjacent panels

• Mounts panels to surface [shingle, wood shake, metal, & tile roofs, or ground rack]

 

Each Standard Panel Hardware Kit Includes:

• 2 - 1.5"x3" Rubber Couplings; connects the panel headers together in series
• 5 - #32 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps; seals Rubber Couplings to panel headers
• 4 - Header/Strap Stainless Steel Butterfly Clips; fastening panel & strap to roof or rack.
• 4 - #14 1/4"x1.5" 3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws*; fastens Butterfly Clips

• Polyester Woven Hold-down Strap; straps panels to roof or rack

**Included with Barrel, Flat & Concrete Tile or Wood/Metal Rack applications: 
We will substituted the appropriate screws for each kits standard Stainless Steel Screws described above - based on your Hardware Kit selection at top of this page entitled "Hardware Kit"

• #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head SS Screws; standard for Shingle/Metal/Modified/Rolled Roof, or Wood Rack

• #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws; substitute for Barrel/Flat/Concrete Roof

• #14 - 1/4" x 1" - 7/16" Hex Head Bolts & Locking Nuts; substitute for Aluminum/Steel/Metal Frame Rack

 

For High Wind Zones: Areas that have high wind zones may require a hardware upgrade to High Wind Zone Panel Kits to meet local codes.

 

Contact us to upgrade your Standard Mounting Hardware to High Wind Zone Panel Kits. 

 

 

Row Kit Function: 

• Caps off the unused header opening at the end of a panel row

• Provides a mechanical release of vacuum buildup during the solar panel draining process

• Connects the feed & return PVC plumbing lines to panel array.

 

Each Row Kit Includes:
• 1 - End Plug; used for plugging un-used panel header outlet

• 1 - 1.5" Vacuum Breaker; used to auto-release vacuum 
• 2 - 1.5" CPVC Panel Adapters*; used for connecting to panel outlet
• 2 - 1.5"x2" PVC Reducer Bushings; used with Panel Adapter to increase to 2"
• 2 - 2" PVC Couplings; used to connect to 2" PVC feed & return lines

• 1 - Standard Panel Hardware Kit; to complete panel array row

*CPVC withstands high temperature and requires All purpose CPVC glue. Using PVC glue may result in leakage

 

 

Plumbing Kit Function: 
• 3-Way Valve*; Manual controls the daily operation of the solar pool heater
• Check Valves; Stops backflow through the pool filter & solar PVC return line
• PVC Fittings; Ties solar PVC feed & return lines into existing pool equipment PVC lines**
• Mounting Parts & Accessories; eliminates guesswork & time consuming planning

 

*The 3-way control valve is easily used to turn the solar heater on or off, plus regulate the flow of water and adjust the temperature. Manual adjustments only need to be made occasionally as the seasons change. 

 

**An average installation requires only the purchase of PVC piping, which is cost prohibitive to ship, and can be purchased at any local hardware supply.

 

Note: 2" system plumbing is standard; 1½" kits by special request

 

Each Plumbing Kit Includes: 

 

Plumbing Valves: 

• 1 - 3-way Manual Control Valve
• 2 - Check Valves

 

PVC Pipe Fittings: 
• 18 - 2" PVC 90 Degree Elbows; Connects 2 pieces of 2" PVC pipe at a right angle 
• 2 - 2" PVC 90 Street Elbows; Connects 2" PVC pipe into another fitting at a right angle 
• 18 - 2" PVC Couplings; Connects 2 pieces of 2" PVC pipe together in a straight line 
• 1 - 2" PVC Tee; Connects 3 pieces of 2" PVC pipe together in a T-shaped configuration 
• 1 - 2" x 1 1/2" PVC Flush Bushing; Connects 1.5”" PVC pipe to a 2" fitting

 

Mounting Parts & Accessories: 

• 1 - Roof Sealant; seals structure penetrations between mounting hardware & roof*

• 12 - 2 1/2" Pipe Clamps; 2" pipe wall & roof supports; allows for expansion & contraction 

• 2 - #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws; secures clamp to concrete wall 

• 22 - #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head SS Screws; Secures Pipe Clamps to roof** 

 

*not included with Concrete Roof or Rack Kits 

 

**Included with Barrel, Flat & Concrete Tile or Wood/Metal Rack applications: 
We will substituted the appropriate screws for each kits standard Stainless Steel Screws described above | based on your Hardware Kit selection at top of this page entitled "Hardware Kit"

• #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head SS Screws; standard for Shingle/Metal/Modified/Rolled Roof, or Wood Rack

• #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws; substitute for Barrel/Flat/Concrete Tile Roof

• #14 - 1/4" x 1" - 7/16" Hex Head Bolts & Locking Nuts; substitute for Aluminum/Steel/Metal Frame Rack

 

 

Split Kits & Double Row Kits:

• For multiple or complex roof layouts Order: Split Kits
• Circumvent obstacles on your roof Order: Split Kits
• Combine different size panels to fit various roof shapes Order: Split Kits 
• For multiple panel rows stacked above each other Order: Double Row Kits 

 

 

PREMIUM Kit Upgrade: 

You can also upgrade a DELUXE Solar Pool Heater Kit to a PREMIUM Kit simply by adding one of our top of the line Automatic Solar Pool Control Packages to an existing DELUXE Kit order.  Any Solar Pool Control Package added to an existing deluxe kit order will receive discounted pricing on the controller package.

 

Upgrading to a Premium Do-It-Yourself Solar Pool Heater Kit provides you with the most comprehensive Solar Pool Heater Kit offered anywhere!  Our Premium Kits are by far the world’s easiest, most complete user-friendly Solar Pool kits available on-line today!

 

 

Vortex System Sizing Details: Solar Pool Heater Sizing Calculator

Installation Details: Vortex™ Installation Manual

Warranty Information: Vortex™ Solar Collector TEN YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Registration: Vortex™ Warranty Registration Online Form

 

 

Product Manufacturer: Pool Heating Distributors (PhD)

 

 

Building Departments & Permitting: 

Depending on your jurisdiction, your installation may require a permit from the Building Department; if required we can provide Basic Engineering Packages or Custom Engineering Packages at an additional cost.

 

 

Processing & Delivery Information: 

This item requires 14-21 business days to process and ship your order, plus standard transportation delivery time. 

 

Order processing will begin on the next business day when an order is placed after 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

 

Extended order processing times over 21 business days may occur between the months of March through to Augustdue to high demand. 

 

Expedited shipping is prohibited due to the weight and size of this item; call for quote.