Gulfstream Solar Pool Heating

Enjoy a longer swimming season with the efficient and discreet Gulfstream Solar Pool Heating system. We specialise in custom installations, ensuring your solar heating system seamlessly blends with the unique shape of your roof. Gulfstream systems, often referred to as “rubber” or “strip type” systems within the industry, are designed for optimal performance and aesthetic appeal.

Why Choose Gulfstream Solar Pool Heating?

Zane, an Australian company with decades of experience since 1974, offers the Gulfstream system – a proven and popular choice for pool owners looking for an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective way to heat their pools.

Key Benefits:

• Extended Swimming Season: Enjoy your pool for more months of the year, potentially adding up to four months to your comfortable swimming time.
• Cost-Effective Heating: Harness the free, natural energy of the sun. After the initial installation cost, your ongoing running expenses are minimal. Solar heating can pay for itself in just a few years.
• Environmentally Friendly: Reduce your carbon footprint by using clean, renewable solar energy.
• Customised for Your Roof: The Zane Gulfstream system is a flexible “strip-type” or “rubber” system that is custom-built to blend seamlessly with the contours of your roof, maximising coverage even on odd-shaped or multiple roof areas.
• Efficient Heat Transfer: The solar absorbers are designed for maximum heat gain, capturing direct sunlight and extracting conducted heat from your roofing material. The unique raised webbing design can also aid in efficient drainage on metal roofs.
• Durable and UV-Stabilised: Built to withstand harsh Australian conditions, the Gulfstream absorbers are made from long-life, UV-stabilised materials, ensuring lasting performance (often with a service life of over 20 years).
• Australian Made and Designed: Zane products are designed and manufactured with Australian conditions and standards (like AS 2433-1981 for solar absorber materials) in mind.
• Minimal Maintenance: Enjoy a warm pool with little ongoing effort.

Key Components of a Zane Gulfstream System

A typical Zane Gulfstream solar pool heating system includes:

• Gulfstream Solar Absorber: These are the flexible, UV-stabilised strips made of durable material that are laid out across your roof to collect solar energy. Their design allows for custom fitting to various roof shapes and sizes.
• Solar Controller: An intelligent device (e.g., Zane PC5 or ZX3000 models) that automates the system. It features temperature sensors for the pool and roof, allowing you to set your desired pool temperature and ensuring the system runs only when beneficial.
• Pump (Solar Boost Pump): While some systems integrate with your existing filter pump, a dedicated solar boost pump is often used for optimal flow and efficiency, especially in independent systems.
• Valves: Including vacuum relief valves (VRV) which help protect the system by allowing water to drain, preventing issues associated with freezing or boiling and extending the absorber’s life.
• Roof Fasteners & Fittings: Specialised clips and fasteners are used to secure the Gulfstream absorber to your roof. Zane offers solutions that can minimise or even eliminate the need for drilling into roof tiles.

Installation Tailored to Your Needs

Zane prides itself on providing customised solar solutions. The installation process typically involves:

• Site Assessment: A Zane authorised dealer will assess your pool size, roof space (orientation, pitch, and shading are key factors), and your specific heating requirements.
• System Sizing: Zane often uses advanced computer sizing programs to calculate the most cost-effective and tailored solution for your pool and location, considering factors like roof colour and type, wind exposure, and pool shade.
• Professional Installation: Trained technicians will install the Gulfstream solar absorbers on your roof, connect the necessary plumbing and pump, and set up the solar controller. Integrated systems can often be easily retro-fitted to existing pools.

Maintaining Your Gulfstream System

Zane Gulfstream solar heating systems are designed for low maintenance. However, to ensure continued optimal performance and longevity:

• Regular Checks: Periodically inspect the absorbers for any debris build-up and ensure good water flow.
• Annual Service: It’s recommended to have an annual service check by a qualified technician. This may include cleaning any debris from under the collectors, checking for and repairing any minor leaks, and recalibrating the controller settings if necessary.
• Water Chemistry: Maintaining balanced pool water chemistry is also important for the overall health of your pool equipment, including the solar system.

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