Amazon[amazon.com] has SunHeater 2' x 20' Universal Solar Pool Heater (S120U) for on sale $166.34. Shipping is free.
Simple DIY installation; for in ground or above ground pools
Installs on roof, rack, ground or fence
Raises pool water temperature 6-10 degrees F
MADE IN USA
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Model: SunHeater S120U Universal Solar Pool Heater 2 by 20-Feet, Black
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This looks like the regular price based on the 3 wise camels.
Note that if you're going to use this, you need a way to switch it in and out of your filter circuit (not the electric circuit, the circuit of your plumbing), otherwise it will cool the pool on cloudy days where the air temperature is lower than the water temperature.
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I used to have an inground pool with solar heat, and it does work, and works well. But you need a good amount of surface area relative to the size of the pool. I had about 400 sq feet for an approx 16x32' pool, and this was in Florida. I don't think 40 sq feet will get you very far. Remember that this is going to supplement the heat from the sun absorbed by the pool directly. Say you've got a 24' round pool, that's about 450 sq feet. Installing one of these panels is adding less than an additional 10% of surface area.
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Seen a lot of homes with water damage as they install this on roofs. Plastic eventually deteriorates over the years, joints fail, etc. Don't recommend.
My thoughts too. It takes a LOT of energy to raise the temp of a decent sized pool 10 degrees.
Maybe the quoted 6-10 degrees is for a bathtub sized pool.
I used to have an inground pool with solar heat, and it does work, and works well. But you need a good amount of surface area relative to the size of the pool. I had about 400 sq feet for an approx 16x32' pool, and this was in Florida. I don't think 40 sq feet will get you very far. Remember that this is going to supplement the heat from the sun absorbed by the pool directly. Say you've got a 24' round pool, that's about 450 sq feet. Installing one of these panels is adding less than an additional 10% of surface area.
Not just surface area, these are black tubes they absorb heat faster than clear open water. You are right about the size of the pool, I doubt this is made for larger pools.
I don't know if they say this but I think you can have 2 in series.
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My thoughts too. It takes a LOT of energy to raise the temp of a decent sized pool 10 degrees.
Maybe the quoted 6-10 degrees is for a bathtub sized pool.
It will in few days. We used solar pipes similar to this to heat water in my home country. This type of heaters reaches water into almost boiling temperature in a ~250 gallon tank in 8 hours of sun. I think we had more surface area but in few days I don't doubt it will raise water temperature. One note if you have kids keep them away from it the surface will be burning hot.
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Note that if you're going to use this, you need a way to switch it in and out of your filter circuit (not the electric circuit, the circuit of your plumbing), otherwise it will cool the pool on cloudy days where the air temperature is lower than the water temperature.
With that being said, seems TGTBT, I would check out trouble free pool. They seem to know what is legit on all things pool
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With that being said, seems TGTBT
Maybe the quoted 6-10 degrees is for a bathtub sized pool.
I don't know if they say this but I think you can have 2 in series.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank MoJackMan
Maybe the quoted 6-10 degrees is for a bathtub sized pool.
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With that being said, seems TGTBT, I would check out trouble free pool. They seem to know what is legit on all things pool
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