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Excellent heating,
June 27, 2009
By DACM
from Jacksonville, NC
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Pros: Easy to use
Cons: storage
"I live in N.C. so we do have alot of sun in the afternoon most days. We've used this product for 3 years. We have an 18' round, use 2 panels and a solal cover. Our pool stays between 84-94 degrees. Don't run your filter overnight. You cool the water. I didn't purchase the bypass valve. I don't know what it is. I made my own pvc/ball valve set up and I can adjust my water pressure so I can also run my Zippy(works with exhaust) vaccuum. Our panels sit up on 2x4 framing that we built ourselves and face to the south. My only complaint is we can't repair a hole or seam crack. It cracked being stored last winter. I guess we'll bring them in this year. We are able to use the pool from May 1 til Oct."
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Review 2 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Great heater,
March 6, 2009
By molli1961
from Montrose,Pa
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Pros: Works well when sun is out
Cons: needed 6
"I used 1 on the ground on a rack for 10 years and it worked ok. I live in Northeast Pa, and it is cold here, at night the temp drops and during the day we don't get many days above 84 degrees. We also have alot of trees.
Last summer I bought 2 more 4 foot by 20 sets and mounted them on my tin roof, we also made it so I could turn it off and on, and had it on a timer.
I have never been in a warmer pool in the Northeast.
At night when we took the solar cover off, I would have steam/mist coming up out of the water. THe average water temp was around 84, It did get up to 90 a few times
It works great. The pool size is 15 by 24."
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Review 3 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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5
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worth the money,
December 3, 2008
By kyreb
from Waynesburg, KY
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Pros: extends swimming season by months
Cons: need platform
"I bought 3 panels for my 28ft 3 years ago. I am able to swim by the first week of may every year. You can feel the difference when in operation. I did develop a hole in one of the panels this year and will need to replace or find a repair kit. I would say this was a wise investment for us."
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Review 4 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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worked well,
December 2, 2008
By cjbiss
from michigan
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Pros: it worked.
Cons: it needs to have a rack to be on.
"it work somewhat, it should be off the ground."
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Review 5 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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really does help,
November 28, 2008
By Anonymous Reviewer
from Napoleon, OH
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Pros: We really like these they work really well
Cons: could use one more for the size of our pool
"Had a little problem hooking this up but contacted customer service and we had to order another part and now it works great."
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Review 6 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Solar heaters,
November 27, 2008
By mudpuppy
from Pine Grove, CA
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Pros: effective, small and easily handled
Cons: none
"Unlike other solar heaters these are only a couple of feet wide so they are easy to drain and pack up for winter but they seem just as effective at heating the water."
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Review 7 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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worth the price,
November 27, 2008
By justpoolme
from S.Paul ,MN
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Pros: heats my pool a good extra 10 degree's
Cons: winter storage can be a bit of a pain
"this is my second set of solar heaters, my dog put holes in the first set ( live and learn) and i am very satisfied with there perfomance on my 24 foot above ground pool ( 2 Panels)"
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Review 8 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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worth the money!,
October 12, 2008
By suebee
from the I-70 corridor in Illinois
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Pros: will increase temp by about five-ten degrees
Cons: takes a while to work
"We have an 18 ft. round pool and the book recommended 2 of these panels for an 18 ft. We got only one and put it on an elevated banked piece of heavy plywood. The elevation kept us from having to use a bypass or diverter valve. It takes more hardware than the book says to install this so that it does not come apart at the intake and out-take ends. It took about five days to raise the temp from the high 70's to mid 80's. With a solar cover, it's great! We like the water at 85 or above and it worked."
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Review 9 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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solar panel,
May 17, 2008
By blum
from Delta, Iowa
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Pros: they heat al rite
Cons: don't roll the panels up and store them in a garage
"We rolled ours up for the winter and the panels cracked we found this out by hooking them back up this spring so know we have buy another one."
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Review 10 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Good supplemental heat,
May 8, 2008
By garyv
from Central Illinois
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Pros: Adds heat with no extra costs
Cons: Slower to warm pool than a fueled heater. Tricky to winterize
"I bought this system for an 18' AG pool a few years ago so I've some experience with it. I have it installed on a tilted platform at ground level in an unshaded area facing south so it probably picks up the maximum heat possible on sunny days. I don't have any accurate way of telling exactly how much heat it gains but I know that if I put my hand in front of the inlet the water coming into the pool is markedly warmer than the water in the pool. It doesn't seem to add any strain on the pump so I'm convinced that it's extended our swim season without costing extra money.
Just a couple of things that you should know. Heat gain is very much dependent on the sun shining and even on a bright, sunny day it doesn't warm the water as much as a gas heater. So, it will take longer than a fueled heater to bring the pool up to a comfortable temp. Also, I've found if very difficult to get all the water out in the fall so I'd suggest that you bring the panels inside in the winter. They are stiff and hard to roll up but it will save the tubes from freezing and splitting.
All in all, I'm very happy with it and I think it was a very good investment."
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Review 11 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Works Great!!,
April 26, 2008
By snwplwdrvr
from Upstate NY
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Pros: Heats water very well in the spring and summer
Cons: Kills grass when layed on the ground
"I bought this solar heater last spring and was smimming in my pool before Memorial day, and we live in the north east!!
I recommended this to my freinds and they bought it also!"
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Review 12 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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August 23, 2007
By Jenny
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Pros: Heats the water
Cons: Reduces water flow to pool
"This product heats the water slightly, but reduces the water flow back to the pool. It is 20 feet long so you need a large space, works best if it lays flat. It did not heat my water by 20 degrees. Perhaps 4-6 degrees higher than previous years without it."
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Review 13 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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May Not Be Worth It,
August 22, 2007
By bondjapan
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Pros: Costs nothing to run; environmentally friendly
Cons: Usage and effectiveness very limited
"I purchased one panel last season for my above ground pool. It made little difference in the water temperature. This year I added a second panel in the hopes that would do the trick. On a really sunny day, with the pump running for most of the afternoon, the temperature went up as much as five degrees. A great concept but even a few clouds will minimize its effectiveness. I also believe there's a design flaw because once an end cap popped off one of the panels and I lost a significant amount of water from my pool."
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Review 14 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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works well,
August 22, 2007
By jimmyg
from R.I
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Pros: free heat
Cons: none
"I was skeptical at first but, when I hooked it up and felt the warm water I was surprised it worked so well. It kept my pool water at a very comfortable 80 degrees. I also use my solar cover and this keeps in the heat. I would recommend this product to anyone
Jim."
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Review 15 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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August 22, 2007
By oreo
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"I purchase one solar panel for my 18' above ground pool. I was shocked at how well it worked. The panel help raise the pool temperature at least 10 - 15 degrees warmer. I will no longer own a pool without a solar panel. I would strongly recommend for anyone with an above ground pool. 1 panel worked just fine for an 18' but I think you may need to purchase more for a bigger pool."
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Works great!,
June 26, 2007
By imgamehere
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"Works just like it says it would. Just installed my new heater today and could instantly feel the difference in water temperature. Excited to see just how warm it gets. Now I just need some sun."
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Review 17 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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THIS ISN'T WORTH YOUR TIME,
June 16, 2007
By PepDuP
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Pros: Shipping, returns, and great service
Cons: Everything about this product
"The pictures look much better than what it actually is. Handling this product requires strength and at least 3 people helping. It is nearly impossible to roll, either direction, and has waves in it even after laying flat in the sun for hours. The straps will not keep the panel from being wavy and bulging out inbetween, there aren't enough parts to correctly hook up the system with a manual by-pass valve, and it takes forever to hook the system up. When I finally did get it hooked up, it didn't work. They claim "up to" 10 degrees.... yeah right. It made it a whole 1 degree warmer in 85 degree weather (it probably did that on its own). I strongly recommend investing in a heat pump!"
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Review 18 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Great,
June 15, 2007
By Tony
from Roanoke, VA
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Pros: Very good
Cons: None
"We purchased 2 of the solar panels and they are great. It has helped us keep the water warmer by at least 15 degrees, and they are made of very strong material, and we haven't had any leaks. I would recommend it to everyone that had a above ground pool."
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Review 19 for Solar Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pools
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Easy, Works Great!,
June 9, 2007
By Montana
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Pros: Easily attaches and makes a big difference in temp
Cons: Cold climates bring in for winter or small seams will crack
"Easy to use and made a huge difference for us. Attaches to your filter/pump system & circulates when pump is running. Just run a line into the solar panel and back out into the pool. We have an 18" round and it worked well. Larger pools may be a bit less dramatic, but would have more panels. Because of fencing and space, we laid panels flat on the ground & it worked great for us. Got lazy last year and drained but left outside. Don't do it! there are numerous small lines in the panel and seams burst. Be sure to bring inside for the winter. Otherwise, loved it!"
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