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SunHeater Pool Heating System Two 2’ x 20’ Panels – Solar Heater for Inground and Aboveground Made of Durable Polypropylene, Raises Temperature, 6-10°F, S240U Black

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Material Polproylene
Item Weight 1 Pounds
Included Components Pool Solar Heaters

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  • SOLAR POOL HEATER – The SunHeater Solar Pool Heating System allows you to capture free heat from the sun’s rays to effectively raise your pool water temperature. It’s an efficient and cost-effective method to heat your pool.
  • EXTENDS POOL SEASON – Your pool’s pump pushes the water through the panel’s many tubes where it’s warmed by the sun and then returned into the pool. This system can raise the water temperature 6-10 degrees F and extend your pool season by weeks!
  • EASY TO INSTALL – This pool solar heater uses your existing filtration system and has 4 end caps, 2 elbows for flex hose connection, 6 stainless steel hose clamps, 1 roll of Teflon tape, and rubber connector hoses.
  • TUBE ON WEB DESIGN – The tube-web-tube design allows the SunHeater to capture the most sun possible, maximizing square footage. It offers rigid flexibility, allowing panels to expand and contract with changing temps, giving it the strength needed to last.
  • DIMENSIONS – The SunHeater Solar Pool Heater includes two 2’ x 20’ panels, made of durable polypropylene. It’s a universal system that works for pools up to 31’ round or 18’ x 36’.

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The SunHeater Solar Pool Heater System allows you to capture free heat from the sun’s rays to raise your pool’s temperature. It’s an efficient and cost-effective method to heat your pool that can be used with or in place of your current heater to reduce your pool heating bill. This effective solar powered pool heater utilizes your existing filtration system to push the water through the panel’s many tubes, where it’s warmed by the sun and then returned to the pool. This system can raise the water temperature 6-10 degrees F and extend your pool season by weeks! SunHeater includes a system kit with flex hose adapters for easy poolside installation. It is a universal system that can be used for inground or aboveground pools that are up to 31’ round or 18’ x 36’. Made of durable polypropylene, you can trust this heater to continue working, season after season. SunHeater Solar Pool Heating System will pay for itself in just a season or two and will keep you and your family enjoying your pool for longer. Multiple SunHeater systems can be connected together to produce more heat in less time.


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Heating panels are made from durable polypropylene. Designed for easy DIY Installation and increases pool temperatures as much as 15 ̊F.

Liquid Heat Shield locks in heat by reducing pool water evaporation. Simply add the amount designated for your pool using the easy-to-read markings on the bottle.

Apply and remove your solar blanket quickly and easily with our advanced Reel Systems. Available for both In-Ground and Above-Ground pools.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
536 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and heating of the solar panel. They mention that it works well at heating the pool and that it provides a continuous stream of warm water. Some complain that the panels develop holes after three years. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation, and value.

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44 customers mention38 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the solar panel. For example, they mention it works well enough, it works very well at heating the pool, and the end result is fantastic.

"...It might seem complicated, but it really works well, and we've got it down to one move of the panels per day at about 1pm...." Read more

"This product is working great thus far to warm up our round above ground pool, BUT the reason I only gave it 3 stars is because it was all a HUGE..." Read more

"...All my numbers are based on clear and sunny days. The system works great and I'm really happy with these results...." Read more

"...hose and another adapter that was not included, but otherwise it's working great...." Read more

34 customers mention25 positive9 negative

Customers like the heating of the solar panel. They say it works great at heating their pool, and it provides a continuous stream of warm water. Some mention that the panels are easy to install and are energy efficient.

"...product because it isn't too hard to install and it IS significantly raising our pool temp!..." Read more

"...They definitely worked, The pooled heated up quicker and was able to stay open longer...." Read more

"...It made my pool temp drop way down at night." Read more

"...The system gives us moderate control over our water temp at a very low energy cost. We’re excited to have it for our second pool season." Read more

40 customers mention18 positive22 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the solar panel. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say that it' a waste of time and money. Some customers also say that the product is too cheaply made for their environment.

"Very cheaply made, doesn’t even last the summer. Not worth the money spent...." Read more

"...Not bad at all, considering the price point...." Read more

"...the panels looked promising but overall they were just too cheaply made for my environment." Read more

"...It was amazing. Be careful to read the manual as my installation was wrong when I ordered one first...." Read more

26 customers mention14 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the solar panel. Some mention that it is easy to install and works amazingly, while others say that it does require some work getting it set up. The instructions are not clear, and some customers have noted that it was a huge hassle to set up the product.

"...Although is was easy to install, we had to be shipped a replacement and install the second unit at a later date...." Read more

"...InstallationAs others have noted, a little difficult. The panels come curled up tightly and getting them flat can be a challenge...." Read more

"...right off the bat then you will love this product because it isn't too hard to install and it IS significantly raising our pool temp!..." Read more

"...of fittings and caps that were mostly intuitive, but not detailed well in the manual...." Read more

39 customers mention0 positive39 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the heat of the solar panel. They mention that it cracks and leaks in several places. Some customers also say that the adapters will leak from the pressure.

"...I have some minor leaks (droplets of water from some of the little pipes) and I am waiting for a replacement..." Read more

"...here in upstate New York (which is not a long season) BOTH panels had sprung various leaks." Read more

"...One set was fine, but the other set was leaking the minute we hooked it up!..." Read more

"...Noticed a patch of JB Weld fixing a hole and small seepage of water through the joints...." Read more

21 customers mention5 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the solar panel. They mention that it is not well made, the material they used is really bad, and the pipes crack easily. The product is also of super cheap quality and does not last.

"...I ordered 2 panels so we could put them together and one of them was defective when it arrived, but of course you don’t know this until there is..." Read more

"...of putting a small screw in the hole didn't work, the plastic is now to brittle and it takes hardly any movement to cause another crack...." Read more

"...also the heaters leak where the PVC Fittings connect. poor quality in the threads (soft plastic) doesn't seal well, but a few drips aren't a killer." Read more

"...Overall, the panels are good quality. They come tightly rolled up and mishandling them could cause issues...." Read more

13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the flow resistance of the solar panel. Some mention that it slows down the water flow, which prevents it from circulating correctly. Some customers also say that the water does not follow through all of the tubing.

"...One other thing to note if you have a larger pool - this does restrict water flow even though I fit it with 1.5in hoses...." Read more

"...They do make flow resistance, so took me pump speed and bypass valve adjustment, or my chlorine generator would shut down due too low flow...." Read more

"...Flow is much better with two inputs at one side of the panel and returns at the other end. You need to plumb this setup yourself...." Read more

"...I also didn’t like how much it slowed water flow down as I used skimmer pump for water flow...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are disappointed with the holes in the solar panel. Some mention that the panel has a hole in it and develops pin holes after three years. However, the panel still works to heat the water.

"...Came as 2 panels as expected, 1 panel had a hole in the middle of the panel which wasn't detected until installed and water pressure applied and we..." Read more

"Second one I've had, first one developed pin holes after 3 years, easy to patch the holes but didn't drain it properly before winter and it leaked..." Read more

"...Installed today and it has a hole. The return window is closed. I will try to contact the seller direct." Read more

"Not durable. Over the winter, a hole emerged. It was stored under my deck, not sure how it happened with only moving it one time...." Read more

Real world performance of four panels on an 18’ Pool
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Real world performance of four panels on an 18’ Pool
Four of these panels in sunlight for about 7 hrs raised our 18’x52" Intex round pool (6900) gallons from 64 to 71F. This is about 70 000BTU/hr. We have a fully treed lot so the pool is shaded all day, and the panels see good sun from 11:30 to 6:30. This pool is shaded most of the day, so the temperature increase is 95% from the panels. This is a roof top installation with the panels plumbed in parallel. I’ve also connected each panel so that the flow is now fully parallel, which keeps temperature increase across the system at 4F but with very high flow for better efficiency. The Intex 1600gph pool pump is able to push the water up 1 story without issues, however flow was poor with two panels connected as per the instructions. Flow is much better with two inputs at one side of the panel and returns at the other end. You need to plumb this setup yourself. “Game” makes an adapter kit GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools)to take the Intex 40mm connection hoses to standard 1 1/2” thread PVC so you can plumb these panels with 1 1/2 PVC or ABS pipe.Updated for 2019: We added two more of these panels, for a total of six as our pool is almost completely shaded. You can view the live data here for the pool and sensors: https://www.hundredgraphs.com/dashboard/denwoodI also discovered you can remove the restriction plug (it's just a spring clip plug) on the intake side of the panels (look down into the intake pipe) using an 18" long auger bit (1/2" or 3/4" will do). Just give it a few turns and pull. This does not damage the panels at all...just removes the plug. This makes it much easier to just have intake at one end of the panel, and return (warm water) at the other. This is 100% required to make this panels work efficiently without killing your pump flow. We were seeing about 400 000 to 450 000 BTU input from four panels per day. Will report back on the six panel output.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars definitely works
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
Within a few days and full sun it raised the pool from 65F to 80F (22'x52'' Pool with 10500 gallons). I am also using a solar blanket over night and during the day when the pool is not in use. I spent about $200 on wood frame and 1.5" pvc piping to feed and bypass the system. I added extra couplings for adjustments and easy take down for Winter. I even painted the PVC piping black to get every piece of energy....I feed it from the bottom corner on one end and take it out the upper corner on the other end (panels in parallel). I use threaded pvc couplers to attach the pvc piping to the panel. I did not use the provided couplers as they seem to reduce the flow more. I use a 14" intex sandfilter pump (2,800 GPH). A little increase in pump pressure and less flow into the pool when going through the panels (I also use an intex auto pool cleaner and it only really works when bypassing the panels). I wonder if a 3rd panel in parallel would help with getting the flow rate back up. I have some minor leaks (droplets of water from some of the little pipes) and I am waiting for a replacement (still give it 5 stars as exchange was a breeze with Amazon and they let me keep the old one until the new one arrives). Leaks are so little I can still run the system but for the price I expect absolutely no leaks. It comes tightly rolled up so I would recommend to let it sit in the sun and let it unroll/flatten itself.
Overall it's a great system. It requires some space but this kind of heating system is all about surface area.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 24' round x 50" deep Intex pool in mostly shaded back yard heated at least 10 degrees!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
Last night after the sun went down we were in our 88 degree water with visible steam rising from the surface. It was awesome. The average daily temp in PA where I live has been less than 70 degrees since we filled the pool and about 78 the past 4 days. Last year I might have been able to get the water temperature up to 78 this week had I been very meticulous with the solar cover. So I'm crediting these solar panels with a 10 degree improvement.

The panels were actually the least expensive part of the project. All together I spent about $1000 for this set up, but I had a lot of fun doing it. My house is too far away from the pool to run pipe through the yard and up to the roof. The pool gets only about 4-5 hours of sunlight a day, but the area around the pool gets up to 9 hours of sunlight per day. The problem is this: the area with sun changes from the west side of the pool to the east throughout the day. So how can I capture sun all day long for heating purposes? Build a "roof with wheels"! Despite being 20' long, I can easily wheel this thing around by myself. The solar panels are connected to the pool with 1-1/4 flexible sump pump pipe. I originally T-ed this into my filter pump, but I found that trying to run it using the same pump as the filter created too much resistance for the filter to effectively clean the pool; so I purchased a separate 1.5 hp pump just for the heating system I also created a separate outlet and inlet for this system so that I could pull colder water from the top of the pool and push warm water in toward the bottom ( on opposite sides of the pool).

It might seem complicated, but it really works well, and we've got it down to one move of the panels per day at about 1pm. If you can put these somewhere that the get sun most of the time, and provide sufficient throughput, you will not be disappointed!
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Fernando Cabral
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works well!
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Rubén Chávez
4.0 out of 5 stars EL PRODUCTO CUMPLE CON EL OBJETIVO.
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4.0 out of 5 stars EL PRODUCTO CUMPLE CON EL OBJETIVO.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 20, 2023
Se instalo para calentarnuna piscina, ya había usado esta marca.
Funcionan bien.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Leaking check valve
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Remteish M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
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