SolarAttic FAQ - PCS3 Plumbing Questions
Question: Do I need to winterize the PCS3 in Northern Florida?
Sometimes we get threatening freeze weather where I live, but generally we do not get a hard freeze and do not winterize our pool.

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Question: Do I need to winterize the PCS3?
I live in an area where I have to winterize my pool. Do I also have to winterize the PCS3?

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Question: How Do I Set My Variable Speed Pump?
I just obtained a variable speed pump. How do I set the water flow?

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Question: How do I repair my heat transfer coil?
I damaged my coil. Is there a low cost way to repair it?

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Question: How long is the maximum length of plumbing I can use?
Is there a limitation on the length of plumbing runs?

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Question: Do I need to use a vacuum breaker?
Solar Panels Use a vacuum breaker. Do I need one on the SolarAttic pool heater?

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Question: What is the heat exchanger made of?
Pool heat pumps have issues with the metal used in the heat pumps. What is the heat exchanger made of?

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Question: Is there any lead in the heat exchanger?
Is lead used in the construction of the SolarAttic pool heater heat exchanger?

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Question: Is the top pipe the inlet?
I'm not clear about the inlet pipe of the PCS3. Is it the top or bottom connection?

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Question: Will I need to upgrade my pool pump to use the SolarAttic pool heater?
How do I know if my existing pool pump is adequate?

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Question: How do I plumb the SolarAttic Pool Heater?
What is the basic plumbing installation for the SolarAttic pool heater? Is it like solar panels?

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Question: Are the pipes to the attic hidden?
Can I hide the plumbing going to the attic?

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Question: Do pipes need to be insulated?
Do I have to insulate the pipe I bury in the ground?

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Question: What Is Flowreversal?
What does Flowreversal do for swimming pools?

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Question: What size pipe is used?
What size of PVC pipe should I use to connect the PCS3 to my pool support system?

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Question: Is rigid pvc pipe used?
What kind of pipe should I use?

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Question: What about flex PVC pipe?
Why is flex pipe pipe recommended inside the attic?

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