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Renewable Energy for the Home
laffter

pool solar options

laurpheus
18 years ago

Hi solar dudes.

Another pool heat question for you. There is the roll-up solar deal and then there are the traditional major-install panels. Do they provide the same heat? The roll-up ones seem easier to deal with and cheaper.

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