I'm considering a solar heater in the midwest (Chicago burb area). Will this work?

[poolbuoy]

I have a 18x33 AG and use two 4x20' collectors. brings it up about 5 degrees by the end of the day here in central MA.

[matt4x4]

Ontario, Canada
30' round, I use 2 at 2x20 feet, only 1/3 of what was recommended and on average we're 5-10 degrees warmer than all the others around town without any heat.
Last year, we were swimming a month before all others, a month longer and in mid summer I had to bypass because the pool got to be 95 degrees on full sun days. This year, I was doing a lot of landscaping and some plumbing work and didn't get them hooked in til a couple of weeks ago, since then, we're about 7 degrees warmer than the neighbour's.

[NWMNMom]

We have 18x33x52" and use 3 of the 2x20s - our pool at covering time 7:30pm last night was 87 degrees. We are as of this morning on the diverter because we do not want it any warmer. Like Matt, we ended up with a pool in the 90s last summer (one 2x20 panel on our old pool, an 18' round) and that is not refreshing. We are in FAR NW Minnesota - usually referred to as "The Nation's Icebox" - we would not be without our solar panels.

[gonefishin]

Hi all,

I've been working quite a bit lately...sorry for not responding right away. I just wanted to tell everyone who offered advice thank you. I decided to hold off on the gas heater (and line) and bought a SolarBear 4'x20' solar kit.

I can't wait to give it a try


thanks,
dan