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Solar heated swimming pool

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5877266

A swimming pool construction incorporating solar heating means to heat the pool water to a desired level. The pool includes a surrounding safety fence supported by a plurality of fence supports which are hollow and which include internal passageways. The pool water is passed through the pool support passageways whereupon it absorbs heat from the sidewalls of the fence supports, the surfaces of which have been heated by solar radiation. The fence supports can be made of plastic or other materials, but preferably are dark for improved absorptivity. The pool water can be passed serially through each of the fence supports and suitable thermostat control means can be provided to limit the water temperature increase.

Assignee:
NOR-85-07058; EDB-85-061308
Patent Number(s):
US 4474168
OSTI ID:
5877266
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English