TRUST ZANE FOR THE ULTIMATE IN SOLAR POOL HEATING
Zane Solar Pool Heating: Industry-Leading TPR Collectors for Adelaide Pools
Zane Solar Pool Heating is the flagship solar pool heating system installed by Beasley Pool Heating across South Australia since 1979. Zane Solar Heating uses either their industry-leading thermoplastic rubber (TPR) soft matting, or their precision injection-moulded, high-grade hard-bodied polymer panel. This is paired with an intelligent dual-sensor solar controller, vacuum relief valves for drainage and frost protection, and integration with your existing pool circulation.
Designed for Australian sun and salt conditions, Zane TPR systems have a 25-year design life, and Beasley still services systems we installed in the late 1990s. Available as a fully installed system or as a DIY kit.
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OUR FLAGSHIP SYSTEM
Who Zane Solar Pool Heating is right for
The Zane range is Beasley's flagship solar offering, the system we'd put on our own homes. It's the right choice for most Adelaide pools where solar is viable. Here's specifically who it suits.
You're choosing between residential and commercial-scale installs
The Zane range scales from single-family pools to large commercial arrays. Same engineering principles, different sizing.
You want a proven, long-life system
Zane collectors are designed for 25 years and we routinely service systems we installed in the late 1990s. This isn't a short-term install.
You want a complete, tested system
Zane systems include the collectors, intelligent controller, sensors and vacuum relief valves. It's the full system, integrated and warranted.
You want genuine product, not imports
Zane is Australian-engineered for Australian conditions. As authorised Zane dealers, we install genuine product, never rebadged or substitutes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What a complete Zane Solar Pool Heating system includes
A Zane system isn't a stack of panels. It's an integrated solar pool heating system. Here's what's in every Zane installation by Beasley.
Zane solar collectors
Intelligent dual-sensor controller
Vacuum relief valve
Plumbing and pool circulation integration
Roof installation by Beasley's team
Commissioning, warranty and documentation
HOW IT WORKS
How a Zane Solar Pool Heating system actually works
Zane systems are simple by design. Here's exactly what happens between your pool and your roof.
1. The pump pushes pool water up to the roof: Your existing pool pump (or a dedicated booster pump on larger systems) circulates pool water through the Zane collectors.
2. Water flows through the Zane solar collectors: The dark, UV-stabilised collectors heat the water directly from the sun, plus residual heat radiating from the roof itself.
3. Heated water returns to the pool: Warm water flows back through the return line and re-enters the pool, gradually raising the overall water temperature.
4. The smart controller manages everything automatically: Sensors compare roof temperature to pool temperature; the controller only runs the system when the roof is hotter. No manual operation, no wasted pump time.
5. Frost-protection vacuum valves protect the system: When the system switches off, the vacuum valve opens, allowing the solar matting or panels to drain all water and prevent damage from freezing temperatures.
GULFSTREAM OR GULFPANEL
Gulfstream vs Gulfpanel: choosing your Zane collector
The Zane range includes two distinct collector types. Both deliver excellent performance; they're suited to slightly different installs.
WHAT DRIVES THE COST?
What does a Zane Solar Pool Heating System cost?
We can't give you a fixed price without seeing your pool and roof, but here's what drives the cost so you understand the quote when you get it.
Collector area
Collector range (Gulfstream vs Gulfpanel)
Roof complexity
Plumbing run
Controller specification
WE HAVE THE ANSWERS
Zane Solar Pool Heating FAQs
Zane solar collectors come in two forms. There's the standard soft matting, made from an industry-leading thermoplastic rubber (TPR). This is the Gulfstream model and it's the standard install for the majority of homes across SA. The Gulfpanel is the vermin and wildlife resistant, hard-bodied precision injection-moulded polymer panel. It comes in prefabricated sizes and has a higher solar output than the TPR soft matting, but also a higher price point.
The collectors are dark, UV-stabilised materials that contain dozens of small water channels stretching across the roof. As pool water flows through these tubes, it absorbs heat from the sun and the heated roof underneath. The result is an efficient, durable, low-maintenance solar collector designed for a 25-year service life in Australian conditions.
Beasley has installed Zane solar pool heating across South Australia since 1979, over 45 years. We're an authorised Zane dealer and have installed more than 20,000 Zane systems across SA.
Gulfstream is the proven workhorse, the recommendation for standard residential pools with available roof space. Gulfpanel is the premium high-output option, especially for limited roof space, premium residential installs, or where vermin and wildlife protection is a requirement. Both deliver excellent performance; the right choice depends on your specific install.
Zane systems carry the manufacturer's warranty, which is industry-leading for solar pool heating. Beasley also backs its installation workmanship directly. Specific warranty terms are confirmed during the quote and provided in writing with your installed system.
The Zane Gulfstream is available as a DIY kit in five sizes (18, 22, 28, 33 and 40sqm). The kit includes collectors, fittings and full installation instructions, with phone and email support from Beasley during your install. The Gulfpanel is supplied as a professionally installed system only.
Beasley services every Zane system we install. Our Beverley warehouse stocks Zane spares, so we strive to complete most repairs within 48 to 72 hours of you calling. We still service Zane systems we installed in the late 1990s.
As a rule of thumb in Adelaide, you'll want solar collector area roughly equal to your pool's surface area, so a 10m x 4m pool wants approximately 40sqm of collectors. South-facing roofs need 20 to 30% extra. We'll size accurately during our free quote.
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WHY ZANE?
Why we install Zane, and have for 45+ years
The solar pool heating market has a handful of established brands and a long tail of cheap imports. Here's why we've stuck with Zane.
RECENT WORK
Recent Zane installations
Three recent Zane jobs across Adelaide, from a standard family pool to a premium install on a tricky roof and a full replacement after hail.
Family pool retrofit
Glenelg
Premium residential install
Burnside
Hail damage replacement
Adelaide metro
ZANE SOLAR OWNERS
What Zane Solar Owners Say After a Few Summers
Zane strip collectors have been on Adelaide roofs for decades. Here is what owners say about the heat and the longevity.
Keep Up the Great Work Guys
"Five stars for Henry and his team. They were great right from the process of provide quote (best price), site visit, equipment installation (modified their standard process to suit my property’s requirements at no extra cost) and, more importantly providing prompt after sales-service.
Everyone was punctual, respectful in behaviour and super helpful with general maintenance tips and advice. Keep up the great work guys."
Deesin10
Google Review
Prompt & Professional Approach
"All the guys from Beasley Solar were fantastic I had them do a full system for me back in 2003 and my controller packed up.
Called, spoke to Henry at the store and the very next day the guys arrived and replaced controller now all perfect again. Thank you guys for your prompt and professional approach.
Highly recommend them to anyone."
Mike Whellans
Google Review
Worked Without Fault
"Was doing an extension on my property at Unley and was in need of prompt service when building my pool and solar heating. John and his team were contacted, attend onsite and quoted and installed seamlessly and the system has worked without fault.
I have never had a problem in years and would highly recommend the business for anyone looking at solar or pool equipment in general as a first step."
Krystal Martinovic
Google Review
Quality Was Amazing
"These guys just installed a solar heating system at my home in Walkley Heights. The service was great, the installation quality was amazing and the system works like a charm.
If your going to get solar heating use this great south Australian business, we looked at most companies and DIY kits this
system is much much better then we could of thought.
Thanks again."
Mal Jones
Google Review
KEEP EXPLORING
Related pages you might find useful
Compare the two Zane collectors, read the solar overview, or look at the DIY kit range.
WHERE WE WORK
Where we install Zane Solar Pool Heating
We install Zane solar pool heating across the greater Adelaide metropolitan area and undertake larger residential and commercial Zane installs across regional South Australia. DIY Gulfstream kits ship Australia-wide.
Pool Heating in Northern Adelaide
From Salisbury to Gawler, solar specialists for the growing north
From the established suburbs around Salisbury and Para Hills out to the fast-growing family estates of Gawler, Munno Para and Angle Vale, Beasley Pool Heating installs solar pool heating, heat pumps and DIY kits right across Adelaide's north.
The newer homes and larger blocks up this way are well suited to roof-mounted solar, and our team installs and services it all the way to the northern fringe.
Suburbs we cover include: Mawson Lakes, Salisbury, Salisbury East, Salisbury Heights, Para Hills, Pooraka, Ingle Farm, Walkley Heights, Gepps Cross, Elizabeth, Craigmore, Blakeview, Smithfield, Andrews Farm, Munno Para, Gawler, Angle Vale, Virginia and Two Wells.
Good to know: most metro installs in the north are completed in a single day, with service and spare parts run out of our Beverley warehouse.
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