Why Use Solar to Heat Your Swimming Pool?
Solar pool heating is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way of heating your pool.
Zero Running Costs
A good solar heating system costs you absolutely nothing extra to run, other than your existing pool circulating pump — which you already use every day.
Eco-Friendly
Solar pool heating is the most environmentally friendly way to heat your pool — using the sun's free energy with no electricity required.
Virtually Maintenance Free
A good solar pool heating system is virtually maintenance free — engineered with quality materials designed to last more than 20 years.
Extended Swimming Season
A Heliocol system extends your swimming season by 4–5 months per year, giving you up to 9 months of excellent pool usage depending on weather and location.
Rapid Return on Investment
The savings in running costs compared to electrical heaters provide a rapid return of capital expenditure — guaranteed to pay for itself many times over.
6°C – 13°C Temperature Increase
Depending on the season and whether the pool has a thermal blanket, you can expect a 6°C to 13°C increase in your swimming pool water temperature.
Heliocol Solar Pool Heating Range
Why Heliocol?
There are many different makes of solar pool heating panels on the market, but there is nothing that even comes close to Heliocol. ITS has been the exclusive importer and distributor of Heliocol in South Africa since 1990.
Manufactured by Magen Eco-Energy — pioneers of a unique polypropylene over-moulding process — Heliocol is the world's most widely distributed solar panel, number 1 by volume sales, and has been in continuous manufacturing since 1977.
Heliocol collectors are engineered with unique features offering state-of-the-art technology using quality fittings and materials designed to last more than 20 years.
Benefits of Heliocol
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Efficiency — class-leading performance ensuring the most from every hour of sunshine
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Half the Roof Space Needed — innovative design requires less roof area than alternatives
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Flexibility — installs on virtually any roof type or orientation
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Hail Resistance — engineered to withstand South African weather conditions
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Warranty Leadership — backed by ITS's nationwide branch network
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Professional Design & Installation — from ITS's experienced nationwide dealer network
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Experience & Certifications — imported by ITS since 1990 with international accreditations
How It Works
Solar pool heating integrates seamlessly with your existing pool setup — no major modifications needed.
Plumbed In
The solar pool heating system is plumbed into the existing pool plumbing — a straightforward integration with no major modifications.
Water Circulates
Your existing pool filter pump circulates water from the pool through the Heliocol solar pool heating panels on the roof or wall.
Pool Warms Up
The sun-warmed water flows back into your pool, gradually heating it to your desired temperature — for free.
Commercial Installations
Here are just a few of our numerous commercial Heliocol solar pool heating systems across South Africa.
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Midstream Estate Gym
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La Salle College
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Woodhill College
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Pretoria University
Help & Articles
Learn more about Heliocol solar pool heating, sizing your system, and what temperatures to expect.