Review of the Sunheater Above-Ground Solar Pool Heaters

Sunheater Solar Pool Heating System Above Ground Pool SystemLike the SmartPool SunHeater in-ground solar pool heater, the SunHeater above-ground solar heater is a panel-based solar heater system designed to raise the water temperature of your outdoor pool by up to ten degrees. Just as with other solar pool heaters, the SunHeater above-ground solar heater is a relatively inexpensive way to increase the length of your swimming season, and to warm the water in unseasonably cool weather.

The SunHeater above-ground solar pool heater uses a series of tubes and solar panels, connected to your existing pool pump, to warm the pool water using the power of the sun. The water is pumped into a series of tubes warmed by “solar panels”, then pumped back into the pool. These are not true solar panels in that they are not solar photovoltaic panels; rather, as most solar pool heaters do, they use carbon black to absorb the sunlight. In this sense, the solar panels used both by SunHeater and other solar pool heaters could be considered more of a passive solar system.

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Review of the SmartPool: SunHeater In-Ground Solar Pool Heater

smartpool sunheater solar heating pool 601SmartPool manufactures an above-ground and an in-ground version of the SunHeater, its solar pool heater. Like most other solar pool heaters, the SunHeater works by routing water from within the pool through a series of tubes that pick up heat from the sun. Then the sun-warmed water is returned to the pool, increasing the pool’s overall temperature.

In general, the in-ground version of the SunHeater will raise the temperature of the pool by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. With a five-year limited warranty, easy DIY installation, and an opportunity to save money throughout the pool season, the in-ground SunHeater is a pretty good value. Depending upon the vendor, the base price for a SunHeater kit is about $220 – $300. However, keep in mind that the final price could be much higher if you have a particularly large pool.

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Review of the Fafco Above the Ground Solar Bear Pool Heaters

fafco solar bear above the ground solar pool heaterIn business continuously since 1969, FAFCO Solar Water Heating has been making solar heating systems for pools longer than anyone else in the United States. As such, it should come as no surprise that the FAFCO solar heaters for in-ground and above-ground pools are of excellent quality.

For above-ground pools, FAFCO’s product is called the Solar Bear system. There are three levels to the Solar Bear system: Solar Bear Plus System, Solar Bear Economy System, and the Solar Bear “Jr.” Disc. According to FAFCO, all the Solar Bear systems can be installed by the user in 30 minutes or less.

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Review of the Sungrabber Above the Ground Solar Heating Systems

March 20, 2010

As one of the products manufactured by FAFCO, the nation’s oldest manufacturer of solar heat collectors, the SunGrabber system comes with a credible background. Unlike other solar pool heaters in its class, which promise to raise pool temperatures up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the SunGrabber system claims that it will raise water temperature by at [...]

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Review of the AquaQuik® Solar Pool Heater

March 20, 2010

AquaQuik stands out amongst other solar pool heaters, because it’s one of the few panel-free solar pool heaters. Unlike a product like SmartPool’s SunHeater systems, which take up a huge amount of space, the AquaQuik system takes up only a few square feet. For users who don’t want to cover their roof or their lawn [...]

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Review of In the Swim Solar Pool Covers

March 20, 2010

In the Swim is a pool supply company that sells its items primarily online, through its own website and places such as Amazon.com. In addition to selling pool chemicals, pool lines, and pool equipment, In the Swim produces a line of solar pool covers that are generally well-received by its customers. Here’s a closer look.
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Review of the Calsplash Pool Filter Pumps

March 20, 2010

Calsplash is a California company that is an authorized dealer of swimming pool products from Intex, Heritage Pools, and Summer Escapes. They sell several different pool filter pumps through their own website and through other online venues, such as Amazon.com.
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A pool stays clean and usable in dependence upon a good pump and filter. Big [...]

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Review of the Hayward Pool Pumps Above Ground Filter

March 20, 2010

One of the best things about Hayward Pool Products is that Hayward has been offering all kinds of pool equipment for over forty years. Far from a fly-by-night company, Hayward is in the business to stay, and their products generally show it.
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Hayward offers a variety of both pumps and filters. They divide their pumps [...]

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Review of the Intex Pool Pumps and Filters

March 20, 2010

Intex designs everything from above ground pools to swim gear and air mattresses, and quite a few other things in between. Their filter pumps, like their other products, are generally well-received by consumers, but there are a few exceptions.
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Intex makes three pool filter pump combos – the 2,500 gallon per hour filter pump, the [...]

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Review of the Aqua Klean Pool Filters

March 20, 2010

Aqua Klean filters for spas and pools have received some very mixed reviews from their users. Take a look below to learn more.
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According to LA Spas, a Los Angeles area hot tub retailer, Aqua Klean is an innovative, economically efficient filtration system that costs only about half what a normal filter costs. It does [...]

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