Whats the Solar Collector color used for? It sounds like it is invisible in the water, is that correct?
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Indeed..once in water I can not see it..still thinking test for test go braid even thou u didn't ask that lol
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I have an all in one filter/UV/fountain, the light is in the unit, in the water. I haven't had green water or string algae since I started using a UV light system in my pond. I highly recommend it.
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If you go to their website it will tell you that the decorative side should be up for heat transfer to the water. This would be the lighter colored side up.
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No..we have always used a solar blanket on our pool..and have never noticed it working any different. Hope this helps. .
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I have not installed mine yet as I am doing a bathroom remodel and havent gotten to that point yet. The way I understand it is that it goes by the temp of the water. There should be some type of sensor that detects the temp and then changes the color accordingly.
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So far, other then 2 dead fish which could be related to water environment, it is filtering ok& light is on. Like all aesthetic designs, some function has been sacrificed. So it depends on ur priorities. Looks vs function .. I guess in keeping it. Looks cool & that's Myron goal.
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The solar kit doesn't contain a heating element. Considering the water in your birdbath is relatively contained, I would think that it would freeze at the same/similar rate as still water.
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It might just be for the light, and there is a plastic layer between the light and the water built into the hood. My hood is over open water!
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This is simply a solar cover to heat the water. It sits on top of the water with no ties clip or snaps. It's primary design is not to keep debris out of the pool, but to warm it.
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The light will stay on until the batteries die or until the water is gone. The tiny light is not particularly obvious; I assume it's intended to be used as an audible indicator of water, not a visual alarm. If you're looking for a visual alarm, I would probably look for something a little more obvious.
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I think its just in the color changing style. they are completely clear when you are out of the sun though I have been using these for over a year now in construction
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Water does not effect the solar lights if the tops are secured properly. Mine lights stay out all year long and this winter they spent months covered by snow.
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Hello, Yes there is very little water contained within the panels so they will only work if you circulate water from a tank through them. No matter how many panels you have you will need a tank. Thank You, Heliatos Solar
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Oh I'm sorry I don't know - I just got mine this summer so I'm going to experience the first winter with it - But I kind of doubt it because it's a really small fountain and if there's no sun on the solar panel, there's no water movement.
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When the sun is not out, you need to stop water from going through the heaters. It will do the opposite if the sun is not out and cool the water. Hope this helps.
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No. You'd need a solar cover for that. This just keeps leaves and debris out of the pool. My water stays nice and cool, even though the pool sits out in the Florida sun
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The cord can be but not the solar panel I don't think. The solar panel needs to be sitting in the sunlight in order for it to work. I'm no scientist but I don't think the light coming through the water works to energize the solar panel. Plus, I suspect there are batteries in there. It can sit in rain and snow but submerged...I don't think so. I have 2 in a big pond and the panels are on the side facing the sun. If you have no room to set the panel you might try to Velcro it to the side of the bird bath or put a flat rock in the bird bath and set the panel on that. Good luck!