Above Ground Pool Heater

Easy to install full system to heat your pool with free heat from the sun. A full 4` x 20` panel rather than the Sungrabbers which are 2 x 2` x 20`. 2" header for better flow. All that is required is the linear footage of hoses to connect to your pump. Some pool owners place the panel close and require only a few feet of hoses and others will install in the roof and require several feet of hose. This system must be taken down in the winter if roof mounted as it does not completely drain and will freeze - voiding the warranty - must be stored indoors for the winter. Includes roof/rack mounting kit and free repair plugs.

Amazon Sales Rank: #34409 in Lawn & Patio Brand: Fafco Industries Model: FC960 Easy to install - 30 minutes Complete system - includes diverter valve Can be mounted on the ground, on a rack, or on the roof. Can be used above ground pools. Can be added to if more panels are required in the future.

Most helpful customer reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Works great By Laurel G. Lovelace We bought one of these 4x20 ft panels with the bypass value and it works great. On a sunny day in the mid-80's it will raise the pool temp at least 5 degrees, that's on a 24ft round pool of 13,500 gallons. So, two days in a row will raise it about 10 degrees. We are swimming while the neighbors are sitting it out. My husband did build a raised structure for it to sit on since we didn't want it on the ground. It faces south, the angle can be adjusted, and he covered it with chicken wire. Before the chicken wire was added we had trouble with cats climbing on it and it also blew off in a storm. We haven't had to put it away for the winter yet; that will be another adventure. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nice but... By T. Nelson I purchased the Fafco Solar Bear pool heater last season. I only purchased one panel for my 15x30 oval pool figuring it would heat my pool about 5-6 degrees which is adequate for my needs. Sure enough, on sunny days it raised the pool temperature about 6 degrees. Installation was fairly easy; however, the downside to the solar panel is that it must sit out in the sun to to heat the panel enough to ease rolling or unrolling the panel. I used a couple of sand bags to hold the panel open. Rolling up the panel in the fall was a bit of a challenge for the same reason as above and required two of us to roll and strap it for storage. This season upon startup, I noticed a leak in the panel. Fortunately, a spot of hot glue has temporarily fixed the leak and and more care with installation should prevent leaks in the future. See all 2 customer reviews...