Heliocol Excessive Flow Restriction Through Heliocol Array

Noticeable drop in overall pool circulation flow whenever solar is activated.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Clogged panel headers with debris, Undersized solar feed/return piping, Too many panels in series, Partially closed isolation valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off pump and relieve pressure before opening unions or valves.

  • Inspect valves: Confirm all solar isolation valves are fully open when solar is active.
  • Flush panels: One at a time, isolate and flush Heliocol panels by reversing flow (if plumbing allows) to dislodge debris from headers.
  • Check piping size: Verify that solar feed and return lines meet Heliocol’s recommended diameters for the number of panels installed.
  • Reconfigure array if needed: If too many panels are in series, consult a professional about splitting into parallel banks to reduce head loss.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Heliocol Panel Manifold/Header
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