Solar Pool Heating System
Controllers and Components

Controllers and Components

Zane solar pool heating controllers and components provide significant benefits by automating and optimising your pool’s heating process. They intelligently monitor both the pool water temperature and the available solar energy (often by measuring the temperature at the collectors on the roof). Based on your desired temperature setting and the detected conditions, the controller automatically activates the circulation pump only when there is sufficient solar energy to effectively heat the pool water. This ensures maximum efficiency, preventing the system from running unnecessarily (which could waste energy or even cool the pool down in certain conditions), and eliminates the need for manual operation. Ultimately, using a Zane controller offers convenience, optimizes energy usage, and helps maintain a consistently comfortable swimming temperature whenever solar conditions permit.

Zane PC5 controller

Enjoy a Longer Swim Season with the Feature-Rich Zane PC5 Solar Controller

The Zane PC5 Solar Controller is your one-stop solution for extending your pool season and enjoying comfortably warm water. This intelligent system automates solar pool heating, ensuring your pool reaches your desired temperature with minimal effort.

Key Benefits of the PC5 Solar Controller:

Effortless Operation: The PC5 boasts fully automated operation, taking the guesswork out of heating your pool. Simply set your preferred temperature and let the system handle the rest.

Personalized Comfort: Enjoy complete control over your pool’s temperature with the adjustable temperature setting. Find the perfect warmth for you and your family.

Dual Temperature Display: Gain valuable insights into your pool heating system with the digital temperature display. It showcases both your pool water temperature and roof collector temperature, allowing you to monitor performance.

Reliable Performance: The PC5 is built with durability in mind. It features international standard weather protection (IP23), ensuring it can withstand the elements and continue to deliver reliable operation.

Energy Efficiency: The PC5 prioritizes energy savings. Its intelligent pool temperature monitoring ensures the system only operates when necessary, reducing your energy consumption.

Winter Ready: When the colder months arrive, simply activate the winter “Sleep” mode. This protects the system and prepares it for the next pool season.

System Status at a Glance: The PC5 provides clear system status operation, keeping you informed about the controller’s function.

With the Zane PC5 Solar Controller, you can achieve optimal pool heating performance, enjoy extended swimming seasons, and all while maintaining energy efficiency.

PC5 new label — Zane PC5 Solar Controller

ZX4000 Pool Heating Controller: Take Control of Your Pool Comfort

Effortlessly manage your pool heating and create the perfect swimming experience with the ZX4000 Pool Heating Controller.

Automated Heating: Program your desired pool temperature and let the ZX4000 take care of the rest. It automatically manages heating based on your settings.

Integrated & Independent Systems: Control both solar and integrated heater systems (gas or heat pump) independently or together for maximum efficiency.

Pool & Spa Modes: Switch between pool and spa modes with ease, controlling two valve actuators for perfect temperature control in each zone.

At-a-Glance Information: The easy-to-read home screen displays current pool and roof temperatures, system status, and operational details.

Multi-source Heating Control: Independently manage solar, heat pump, and gas heating for ultimate flexibility.

Selectable Heating Modes: Choose from ECO, BOOST, and TURBO differential heating modes to optimize energy use or prioritize rapid heating.

Mood Lighting: Control the color of your Waterco, Aquaquip, or Spa Electrics multicolour LED lights to create the perfect ambiance.

Programmable Timers: Set up to 10 timers for pump operation, lights/auxiliary equipment, valves, and heating cycles.

Control and Automation: Two GPOs (General Purpose Outlets) allow you to control your pump, lights, or solar system directly.

Eco-Friendly Efficiency: Speed control for Waterco ECO-V pumps optimizes energy consumption.

Installer Friendly: The ZX4000 boasts a quick and easy setup process for installers.

Customizable Scenarios: Choose from multiple pre-programmed scenarios or customize settings to perfectly suit your pool’s needs.

Pumps

A Zane Solar system requires efficient water circulation to function at optimum levels. For this reason, we use a specially designed range of pumps incorporating the essential features required to make them compatible with Zane Solar systems.
Suitable for applications where the water entering is pre-filtered, solar pump features include:

Mechanical seal – high-grade carbon/graphite with 316 stainless steel
Secondary seal – protects the pump motor end shield from water contact by capturing leaks through a faulty mechanical seal and draining it out of the pump
Solar check valve – prevents water flowing back to the pump

Suitable for applications where the water entering has not been pre-filtered, standard pump features include:

Mechanical seal – high-grade carbon/graphite with 316 stainless steel
Secondary seal – protects the pump motor end shield from water contact by capturing leaks through a faulty mechanical seal and draining it out of the pump
Extra large strainer basket – captures debris and protects the impeller

Vacuum relief valve (VRV)

A vacuum relief valve prevents the absorber from continually ‘working’ due to the constant changes within the system from negative to positive pressure, extending the life of the system. By allowing water to drain from the system and have a longer service life, problems associated with freezing, boiling and stagnation are eliminated.

Flocheck

The Zane Flocheck valve is integrated with the solar controller and will stop the solar pump if the pool filtration pump is not working. This prevents starvation of water to the pump and potential damaging of the seal.